Farnsworth prefers Kevin Yu over many chalky 8K options. Yu is top-10 in the field for both driving distance and strokes-gained approach, a perfect recipe for a venue where 73 % of tee shots are drivers and wedges dominate approach play. He has translated that skill set into finishes of T20 and T6 in two career John Deere appearances. At $8,400 (price referenced in the show), Yu provides ceiling without sacrificing cut equity and serves as a leverage pivot off more popular names in his salary neighborhood.

Brian Kirschner is taking a swing at Kevin Yu at +3500 to win outright. Kirschner noted Yu already owns a PGA Tour victory (Sanderson Farms) and pairs above-average length with surprising accuracy off the tee—an ideal combo for Deere Run’s generous fairways and wedge approaches. Yu is trending with a solo 3rd and T25 in his last two starts, and Kirschner thinks his balanced tee-to-green profile is being overlooked in a weak field, giving bettors a live number for his second PGA Tour title.

Eric Polzin flagged Kevin Yu as a potential tournament winner whose stat profile is simply too good for the 40-1 outright still hanging at most books. Yu ranks third in the 9-to-5 model (fourth when betting data is layered in) on the strength of elite iron play—8th in strokes-gained approach, 7th in total ball-striking and 5th in birdie-or-better percentage over his last 24 rounds. He finished 20th and 6th in his two prior John Deere appearances and already owns top-four results at both the RBC and Myrtle Beach this season. Course-fit metrics are also favorable: 37th in bent-grass putting and 8th in approach on sub-7,300-yard tracks. Although Yu has withdrawn from his last two scheduled starts for undisclosed reasons, Polzin is willing to fire on the number and would elevate him to a cash play at $8.3K on DraftKings if positive health news emerges before lock.

At 30/1 Bamford views Kevin Yu as the next player to bag a second Tour title at Deere Run, mirroring Poston (2022) and Straka (2023). Yu’s recent slate—4th Myrtle Beach, 3rd RBC Canadian, 25th Travelers—shows form, and his putter is finally cooperating: top-15 SG Putting over the last eight weeks after ranking 191st for the full 2023 season. The Taiwanese bomber loves this layout (6th in 2023, 20th in 2024) and ranks 14th and 32nd in season-long SG Tee-to-Green the past two years, exactly the ball-striking profile of past Deere champs like Glover and DeChambeau. With the flat stick no longer a liability, Bamford believes Yu’s birdie-making ceiling is tournament-winning.

Eric Polzin tagged Kevin Yu as a perfect boom-bust play for Scheffler lineups and a sprinkle at 150-to-1 on BetOnline. Yu sits 8th in Birdie-or-Better percentage, pairs elite total driving with top-tier ball-striking, and has already flashed upside with a solo 3rd at the RBC Canadian Open and 4th at Myrtle Beach this spring. Although his specialist rank is only 66th for short par-70s, Polzin believes the course’s emphasis on hitting fairways followed by wedge wedges actually suits Yu’s profile if he keeps the driver in play. The volatility makes him risky in cash, but Polzin wants exposure in GPPs and thinks the long number more than compensates for the course-fit concerns.

Pat Mayo spotlighted Kevin Yu at 11-to-1 in the Low Asian market, arguing the price is too long for one of the few true bombers in the Asian contingent. Yu ranks 3rd on the PGA Tour in Driving Distance and sits top-15 in Strokes Gained: Approach over the past eight weeks, out-performing better-known names like Sungjae Im and Si Woo Kim in tee-to-green metrics. Mayo noted that Hideki Matsuyama is the rightful favorite but is volatile with the putter, and that only Yu and Byeong-Hun An possess the raw carry distance to fully exploit a rain-softened Valhalla. If mediocre Hideki shows up, Mayo believes Yu’s driver-wedge combo can separate, especially since the category voids if Yu misses the cut. The lone drawback is Yu’s putting (182nd in SG: Putting), but Mayo sees enough win equity at 11-1 to embrace the variance.

Pat Mayo labeled Kevin Yu a bottom-tier DFS sleeper worth mixing into 5–10 % of GPP builds. Yu gains over 0.7 strokes per round off the tee and another 0.4 on approach across his last 20 ShotLink rounds, numbers that slot him alongside mid-range favorites yet at a salary roughly $2K cheaper. Mayo emphasized that Yu’s glaring weakness—putting—could be partially neutralized by Quail Hollow’s slick, undulating greens, which turn even elite putters into coin-flips inside ten feet. If putting is effectively normalized, Yu’s driver-plus-long-iron firepower gives him legitimate top-20 upside and, at worst, the birdie streaks necessary to pay off a punt salary. Mayo prefers Yu over similarly priced names like Sami Valimaki because the metrics show Yu consistently gains in the two categories Fantasy National weights most this week: driving distance and 200-plus-yard proximity.

Wes Reynolds backed Kevin Yu at 30/1, stressing how perfectly the Taiwanese bomber’s statistical profile matches The Dunes layout. Yu ranked second in Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee here last year and rode that to a solo 4th. For the 2025 season he sits 8th on TOUR in SG: Off-the-Tee, 8th in Greens-in-Regulation and 18th in SG: Approach, a tee-to-green combo Reynolds believes is tailor-made for the narrow, water-guarded corridors of ‘Alligator Alley’. With driver now a bigger weapon after the 2023 renovation, Reynolds thinks Yu’s length plus accuracy gives him a real chance to claim the two-year exemption and PGA Championship berth that come with a win.

At 80-1 (BetRivers), Kevin Yu caught Reynolds’ eye thanks to his explosive long game—8th in SG: Off-The-Tee and 21st in SG: Approach this season. Yu has four top-20s in his last eight starts and already owns a PGA Tour win at Sanderson Farms on a comp course (CC of Jackson). With TPC Craig Ranch rewarding drivers who can bomb away on its wide corridors, Reynolds expects Yu’s length and recent iron play to generate the birdie streaks necessary to contend.

Pat Mayo grabbed Kevin Yu at 70-to-1 (eight places) and compared this week’s setup to Yu’s dominant ball-striking clinic when he captured the Sanderson Farms. Craig Ranch rewards players who can overwhelm par-5s and wedge in for birdie streaks – exactly Yu’s calling card as he ranks top-15 on Tour in strokes-gained tee-to-green and greens-in-regulation over his last 24 measured rounds. Mayo acknowledged the Taiwanese star’s putter can disappear, but argued that variance is manageable in a low-scoring shoot-out where 30-plus birdie chances are likely. If Yu posts even field-average putting, his elite driver-plus-short-iron combo could separate, making 70-to-1 too long for a player whose ceiling statisticians peg comparable to the 30-to-40 range above him on the odds board.

Pat Mayo compared Kevin Yu’s current profile to peak Will Zalatoris and plans to be overweight in DFS single-entry builds. Yu ranks 1st in opportunities gained and 3rd in strokes-gained tee-to-green over his last 12 rounds, despite a brutal showing at Augusta that still failed to dent his long-term approach numbers. Mayo conceded the putter is a weekly adventure (outside the top 150 on all three primary surfaces), but noted Yu won the Sanderson Farms last fall while losing strokes putting, proving he can still contend if the irons stay nuclear. On a layout where everyone makes birdies, Mayo thinks Yu’s ability to stuff 200-plus-yard approaches and produce birdie-or-better chances at a Scheffler-adjacent clip provides tournament-winning upside for $8k salary and 30-to-1 outright prices.

Keith Stewart recommends Kevin Yu as a low-priced DFS lineup filler at Augusta, primarily because of Yu's elite greens-in-regulation capability. Despite openly acknowledging Yu's shortcomings in the around-the-green game, Stewart emphasized Yu's elite iron play and greens-in-reg numbers are crucial at Augusta, where hitting greens and avoiding overly punitive recovery shots is a key element in contending at The Masters. Stewart sees Yu as offering attractive upside given his price point based solely on his iron skill and ability to consistently reach greens in tough conditions.

Dennis Esser identifies Kevin Yu ($6,300) as an intriguing Masters sleeper based on strong recent ball-striking; he has gained over 4.1 strokes tee-to-green in five of his last six tournaments. Despite struggling with his putter, Yu's consistent form and multiple top-18 finishes suggest he's undervalued and could surprise in his Augusta debut.

Andy Molitor recommends Kevin Yu as a high-ceiling, lesser-known option, perfect for the lower tiers of deep Masters pools. Yu’s recent form includes four top-20 finishes across diverse course setups, and a breakthrough PGA Tour victory at the 2024 Sanderson Farms Championship. Yu’s powerful driving paired with steadily improving iron play positions him to take advantage of Augusta's critical par-5 holes, factors backed by top-10 ball-striking rankings in the field over the past six months. Given low expected ownership, Yu is portrayed as a sharp risk/reward pick with potential to greatly outperform expectations.

Pat Mayo pointed to Kevin Yu as a strong dark horse pick at Augusta, praising Yu's elite-level ball striking talent. Mayo described Yu as having a 'Bryson-esque' ability to overpower courses tee-to-green and said he's someone to consider given his substantial upside. Despite acknowledging Yu's typically questionable putting, Mayo argued Augusta rewards superior ball strikers—like Yu—which can neutralize his putting issues and create true sleeper value, especially considering Yu's appealing odds.

Pat Mayo targeted Kevin Yu as his favorite dark horse play at 14 to 1 odds in the Masters debutant market despite Yu's subpar putting. Mayo detailed Yu as an elite talent both off-the-tee and especially with his iron play, exactly the skillset Augusta traditionally rewards. He openly acknowledged Yu's putting can be dreadful at times; however, Mayo countered this concern by specifically referencing past Masters champions such as Sergio Garcia and Bubba Watson—both elite ball-strikers who won despite inconsistent putting. Ultimately, Mayo positioned Yu as worthy top debutant value due to elite ball striking alone.

David Barnett identified Kevin Yu as an aggressive high-upside DFS pick priced cheaply at $6,300. Despite acknowledging Yu's risk as a first-timer at Augusta and notably poor putting, Barnett highlighted Yu's elite ball striking, specifically his 14th rank in ball speed, ninth in strokes-gained off-the-tee, and 30th in approach play in the last 30 rounds. While suspecting that Yu might struggle with Augusta's greens, Barnett sees legitimate top-20 or top-25 upside due to his exceptional driving and long-game metrics.

Pat Mayo indicated enthusiasm for Kevin Yu in PGA DFS ahead of this high-profile week, likening it to the Super Bowl of PGA DFS due to extensive coverage and participation. Although Mayo did not provide extensive statistical specifics directly in this segment, he implied a strong expectation for Yu as a viable DFS option, featuring Kevin Yu prominently on the cheat sheet being published tonight. Mayo's focus on sharing Yu's DFS value through his newsletter and social platforms underscores his confidence in Yu's potential performance and the leverage available by rostering him.

Kelley Bydlon placed a tournament matchup wager on Kevin Yu over Harry Hall. Although Kelley admits he didn't have the confidence to bet Yu outright or in finishing-position markets, he feels strong enough about Yu's prospects relative to Hall's inconsistency to back Yu head-to-head this week.

Ryan Pohle recommends Kevin Yu as a smart bet at 75-1 odds, pointing to the strength of Yu's exceptional ball-striking numbers—8th in SG: Off-the-Tee and 29th in Approach this season—unusually elite metrics for a golfer in this odds range. Yu also arrives in solid form, having achieved three top-20 finishes in his last five starts.

Steve Bamford suggests betting on Kevin Yu at Memorial Park due to his affinity for bomber-friendly setups combined with trending recent performances. Yu's driving power (12th in Driving Distance All drives and 8th SG Off the Tee in 2025 PGA season) should offer an advantage here. Recent standout performances at correlating courses such as Torrey Pines (6th & 17th) and the Country Club of Jackson (winner in 2024) show Yu's suitability to long layouts like Memorial Park. Also, his strong putting rounds last week at Copperhead on Bermuda/Poa surfaces are highly encouraging despite struggles in the final round paired with Justin Thomas, making Yu a sleeper bet with significant upside.

Andy Lack recommended pivoting to Kevin Yu as the sharp contrarian play in DFS lineups this week, positioning Yu as the ideal alternative to heavily popular Doug Ghim. Lack explained that although Doug Ghim carries strong course history at TPC Sawgrass, the likely high ownership and chalk status present significant risk. In contrast, Kevin Yu offers leverage on the field due to significantly lower ownership. Lack emphasized Yu's hidden upside, believing the risk-reward equation strongly favors pivoting off chalk Ghim to Yu as a strategic tournament play to minimize duplicated lineups and capitalize on potential upside.