Vincenzi’s preferred long-shot is Gary Woodland at +10000. Despite recent back concerns, Woodland ranks 4th in SG: Total in Texas over his last 36 rounds and finished runner-up at the Houston Open earlier this year. He’s 2-for-5 on top-15s at Colonial and logged a solo 9th in the loaded 2020 edition. If healthy, Vincenzi sees Woodland’s low, penetrating ball flight and proven Lone Star track record translating at a monster price.

Alex Hunter recommended Gary Woodland for a top-40 finish at +100, framing Colonial as the ideal spot to rebound from last week’s missed PGA Championship cut. Woodland has two top-15s in five career trips to this course and ranks 15th in strokes gained approach over the field’s last 50 rounds, a key metric given that four of the past five Colonial champions finished top-8 in SG:APP. The 40-year-old already flashed Texas form this season with a runner-up at the Houston Open and owns the 13th-best strokes-gained average per round in the Lone Star State. Having landed inside the top-40 in five of 12 starts this year, Hunter views another such result as well within reach at a venue that rewards his elite iron play.

Stephen Hennessey suggested Gary Woodland at +1400 for a top-10 finish. Woodland owns both the ball speed and power profile Quail Hollow demands and finished 5th here in 2021. Hennessey recalled interviewing him after opening 68/2017 when he was T-3, underscoring comfort with the routing. If Woodland’s short game is simply average, Hennessey believes the driver-plus-long-iron combo keeps him on the first page of the leaderboard, making the juicy number worth a sprinkle.

Guy Boston pointed to Gary Woodland as another value target, explaining that Woodland grades well in every metric his Quail Hollow model prioritizes—distance, club-head speed, carry and bogey avoidance—while ranking a poor 105th around the green, the category Boston weights least. Woodland’s length and ability to avoid big numbers offset the chipping deficiency on a course where most players will miss greens anyway. Boston sees Woodland as a top-40/top-20 bet with upside if his putter cooperates.

Blickle likes Gary Woodland’s profile—top-20 in carry distance, high-flight driver that can clear every fairway bunker—but warned listeners to track pre-tournament news on his balky back. Woodland himself said the Houston Open was the first time in years he trusted every club again, and he gained 4.2 strokes off the tee that week. Since then the results have dipped (MC at THE PLAYERS, MC at Valero, 54th Heritage), raising questions of another flare-up. If practice reports are positive and there’s no WD chatter, Blickle will fire Woodland in DFS GPPs and sprinkle top-10s at 7-1 because the course rewards his exact strengths and minimizes short-iron precision. If the medical smoke returns, he will abort altogether rather than eat the risk of an in-round withdrawal.

Barry Plummer tagged Gary Woodland as his +8000 dart throw, arguing the former U.S. Open champ is trending. Woodland finished runner-up at Memorial Park last month, a venue Plummer says mirrors Craig Ranch’s demand for length and elite ball-striking. Woodland still ranks among the Tour’s best drivers when healthy, and his approach play gained over 3 strokes in Houston. After a lengthy layoff to address a health scare, Plummer believes Woodland’s form is rounding into shape and sees the birdie-rich setup as ideal for a player whose ceiling remains high. He recommends an each-way ticket at 80-1.

Cam DaSilva recommended Gary Woodland (+15000) as a mispriced value bet at the 2025 RBC Heritage based on his recent strong form. DaSilva questioned the lengthy odds offered for Woodland considering his recent runner-up finish at the Houston event just two weeks ago. Woodland has also successfully made the cut in each of his three previous appearances at Harbour Town, with a best finish of 31st in 2023. Given his current hot streak and past reliability in events, DaSilva sees Woodland as a solid long-shot worth taking.

Bob Weeks identified Gary Woodland as a recommended Top-10 wager at odds of +410 for the Valero Texas Open. Weeks emphasized the emotional and impressive nature of Woodland's recent performance, tying for second place last week in Houston. It marked Woodland's best finish since his U.S. Open win in 2019, coming after a remarkable comeback from brain surgery. Additionally, Weeks cited Woodland's strong course history—recording two top-10 finishes in his previous two starts at TPC San Antonio—as further support for betting Woodland to continue his strong play this week.

Cam DaSilva tabbed Gary Woodland as a strong top-10 candidate at the Valero Texas Open, leaning on his consistency at TPC San Antonio (sixth in 2021, eighth in 2022), and his runner-up finish in Houston the prior week, signaling his current excellent form.

Cody Williams identifies Gary Woodland as a valuable outright play due to Woodland's impressive recent tee-to-green form, gaining over 5.0 strokes T2G at both Houston and Phoenix. Woodland placed a strong T21 in Phoenix and finished Houston firing a final-round 62, showcasing excellent ball striking. Williams also highlights Woodland's strong previous finishes at TPC San Antonio—T6 and T8 in his past two visits—as evidence he's well-suited for the course.

Will Gray recommends betting on Gary Woodland to finish top 10 at the Valero Texas Open (+500). Woodland nearly grabbed a top-10 last week in Houston, showcasing strong form leading into this event. Gray highlights Woodland's affinity for TPC San Antonio, where he secured top-10 finishes in each of his last two appearances. The strong match between Woodland's ball-striking skills and the course setup this week provides excellent betting value.

Big Nasty suggests betting Gary Woodland, recommending a top 40 (-120) or even top 20 finish (+210) at Valero Texas Open. Woodland recently returned to form after a significant absence due to brain surgery, evidenced by a T2 at the Houston Open and four top 40 finishes in eight tournaments this year. Big Nasty sees this week as an opportunity to capitalize before betting markets fully reflect Woodland's improving form, citing his positive trending trajectory and solid performance history at this course.

Guy Boston supports a bullish stance on Gary Woodland due in large part to recent standout ball striking and rapidly improving form. Woodland displayed peak performance in his latest tournament at the Houston Open, notably firing an excellent round four of eight under par to finish 18 under for his final three rounds combined. Boston emphasized Woodland’s elite ball speed, currently 15 yards longer than tour average, as a significant advantage at TPC San Antonio. Although he voiced mild concern about Woodland’s short game around the green, he confidently proclaimed Woodland as someone who 'would have won' the previous event had he not suffered a poor opening round. Historical performance at this event, including past finishes of T6 and T8, further raised Boston’s conviction in Woodland.

Brandon Gdula spotlighted Gary Woodland as a notably interesting DFS choice priced moderately at $10,000 following his recent T2 finish. Gdula detailed Woodland's improvement in irons and putting during the event, recalling Woodland's historical strengths in tee-to-green play. He also noted that Woodland previously had three consecutive top-25s earlier this year, further reinforcing potential DFS value. Considering Woodland historically demonstrates high-level ball-striking, Gdula identified this price as appealing given his current and historical strengths.

Kenny Kim strongly endorsed betting Gary Woodland at 45-to-1 with eight places for the Valero Texas Open. Kim spoke enthusiastically about Woodland's solid recent performance where he again found himself in contention, particularly highlighting an exceptional approach shot on the 72nd hole under pressure. Kim also noted Woodland's familiarity and previous consistent play at TPC San Antonio, pointing out he's never lost strokes at this event and has multiple strong finishes here. Kim believes Woodland's reliable ball striking and improving putting make him ready to capture a win again, especially coming off recent momentum.

Matt Gannon strongly recommended fading Gary Woodland in DFS this week due to inflated pricing and overly enthusiastic public sentiment from last week's anomalous putting performance. Woodland gained over eight strokes putting at the Houston event, his single best putting week in recent years, driving public enthusiasm and expected chalky DFS ownership. Gannon highlighted how Woodland hasn't consistently performed well overall, cautioning against chasing recent outlier performances as they've historically resulted in disappointment more often than success, making Woodland a clear fade.

Rick Gehman warned fantasy players to approach Gary Woodland with caution at the Valero Texas Open, highlighting serious concerns about his recent putting surge. Woodland delivered a career-best putting performance (second-best ever gained strokes putting week) during the Houston Open. Gehman is strongly skeptical Woodland can replicate anywhere near this performance, expecting significant regression putting-wise. Considering DFS competitors might chase this recent high-end finish, Gehman sees Woodland as a textbook DFS trap and advised against ownership this week.

Pat Mayo expressed hesitation regarding Gary Woodland's prospects at Valero Texas Open, noting persistent struggles around the greens and putting woes plaguing Woodland's spring performance. Despite occasional decent performances, highlighted by solid second-round play at the recent Houston Open and decent overall approach numbers (most notably in Phoenix), Woodland has failed to consistently finish strong, achieving only one top-20 finish this year. Given these unaddressed short game vulnerabilities and lack of consistent high-end finishes, Mayo is steering clear of Woodland this week as a fantasy or betting selection.

Cameron DaSilva suggested considering Gary Woodland as a long-shot candidate at +12500 odds for the 2025 Texas Children's Houston Open. Although Woodland has recently struggled and his performance has declined after an earlier strong start to this year, DaSilva pointed to his solid track record at Memorial Park. Woodland finished 21st and ninth in his last two starts here. DaSilva believes Woodland's familiarity and historical comfort at this venue offer promising upside at his greatly elevated odds.

Cam DaSilva identified Gary Woodland as an appealing +12500 underdog at Memorial Park this week, emphasizing Woodland's solid recent history at this event. Woodland's performance at Memorial Park has steadily improved over the past two years, carding a 21st-place finish in 2023 followed by ninth place last year. Although Woodland has recently cooled from his early-season form, DaSilva expects Woodland's prior success on this course to reignite him into contention, making these long odds excellent leverage for bettors.

Rick Gehman identified Gary Woodland as a viable option in the 6K range for DFS lineups at the Valspar Championship. Despite mixed recent performances, Gehman acknowledged Woodland's skill set as favorable for this course. At a competitive price of $6,900, Woodland offers potential value with his strong historic ball-striking abilities and could outperform his price point if the lineup construction allows for leverage.