Derek Farnsworth strongly endorsed Patrick Cantlay as a DFS selection, citing resurgence in his recent play. Cantlay has accumulated nearly 16 strokes gained on approach over his last five events, including substantial ball-striking gains last week. Farnsworth believes previous distractions linked to LIV golf events and player board responsibilities have passed, returning Cantlay's focus to elite-level golf. At a modest $8,700 DFS price, Cantlay represents considerable value given his historical major championship experience and current upward performance trend.

Patrick Cantlay, priced at 40-1, catches Wes Reynolds' eye as an undervalued asset at the 2025 Masters. Despite an underwhelming history in majors, his performance at last year's U.S. Open (T-3) signals improvement. Cantlay's strength off the tee and putting ability complement his recently elevated iron play, ranking 18th in Strokes Gained: Approach. Reynolds believes these factors position Cantlay well for a notable performance at Augusta, considering his overall skill set tailor-made for the course.

Mike McClure recommends rostering Patrick Cantlay as a top DFS pick in the 2025 Masters due to his consistently strong performances in majors. Cantlay has finished inside the top 25 in four of his last six appearances at Augusta and eight of his past ten majors overall, indicating he is highly reliable in major championship settings. His recent form is strong as well, with top-five finishes this year at prestigious Tour events like The American Express and Genesis Invitational. Despite never winning a major, Cantlay's steady presence in big tournaments positions him well to challenge at Augusta, making him a strong DFS investment at $8,700 on DraftKings and $10,000 on FanDuel.

Brandon Gdula favored Patrick Cantlay strongly in DFS for The Masters, placing him just after Shane Lowry among preferred options at the mid-high salary tier. Cantlay ranks sixth in strokes gained tee-to-green over the past 50 rounds and carries a considerable baseline advantage due to consistently high-level play. He cited Cantlay as a notably dependable choice with a higher floor than many similarly priced golfers. While he slightly preferred Lowry overall, Gdula acknowledged the strong case for pivoting to Cantlay, particularly when seeking roster stability amid a lineup loaded with volatile picks.

Pat Perry expressed confidence in Patrick Cantlay's outright winning potential at Augusta despite acknowledging some hesitation regarding Cantlay's ability to close. Perry enthusiastically endorsed Cantlay at 35-to-1 as outright winner value. He openly acknowledged questions similarly to Collin Morikawa's perceived struggles under pressure. However, when comparing Cantlay to other contenders like Shane Lowry, Perry indicated a clear preference towards Cantlay, reinforcing his conviction in Cantlay's greater winning upside at Augusta this year. Despite recognizing some risk, Perry firmly listed Cantlay as one of his outright bets, seeing clear value at the current price.

Despite initial hesitation, Pat Perry highlights Patrick Cantlay as a highly attractive low-ownership DFS pivot at Augusta. Perry noted Cantlay's historical Augusta struggles stem predominantly from subpar putting performances, but recent data indicates significant positive trends in this area. Coupled with recently strong iron form, Perry suggested Cantlay could meaningfully surpass DFS expectations if recent putting improvements hold up at Augusta—potentially offering substantial leverage in DFS lineups due to moderate projected ownership.

Eric Polzin sees Patrick Cantlay as a compelling outright play for The Masters at about 40-to-1 odds, highlighting solid recent form with consistently good results, albeit lacking elite upside recently apart from a single top-five finish. Cantlay ranks as the fifth-best player in terms of recent form and is eighth-best statistically in Polzin's model. However, Polzin acknowledged lingering concerns regarding Cantlay's lack of strong historical performance at Augusta, failing to secure high-end finishes in recent years. Despite this, Polzin explained the general Masters trend of players improving through experience at Augusta and believes Cantlay’s form and skills justify a wager at such appealing odds, especially if Cantlay finishes strongly at the ongoing Valero Texas Open.

Matt Gannon expressed optimism about Patrick Cantlay as an intriguing betting option for the Masters at current odds around 40-to-1, noting he's previously bet Cantlay at much shorter odds (around 25-1). Gannon highlighted Cantlay's recent consistent form across multiple metrics—his driving, irons, chipping, and putting have all been solid if not spectacular. Despite questioning decision-making in specific instances, such as at Valero when Cantlay overshot the green substantially from 120 yards, Gannon emphasized Cantlay's overall game as extremely well-rounded and suited for Augusta. While admitting skepticism that Cantlay might win outright, Gannon believes Cantlay's drifted odds (possibly even higher than 40-to-1 if he underperforms slightly leading up to Masters week) represent real standalone betting value worth serious consideration.

Eric Polzin highlights Patrick Cantlay as notably underpriced on DraftKings for Masters DFS lineups. Cantlay's recent form has been strong despite a few lackluster finishes mixed in, and his Augusta track record shows steady improvement (22nd, 14th, 39th in recent starts). Polzin emphasizes Cantlay's exceptional DFS fit due to ranking third in birdie-to-bogey ratio, top-25 in key ball-striking statistics, and notably first in strokes gained around the green—a crucial stat at Augusta. He strongly asserts Cantlay's true value should see him priced much higher, positioning him as one of the easiest investments of the week.

Brian Giuffra picks Patrick Cantlay as his Valero Texas Open outright due to his consistent recent success, featuring two top-5 finishes and a T12 at The Players Championship in 2025. Cantlay, winless for three years, has struggled repeatedly with Sunday rounds but Giuffra believes Cantlay's unfamiliarity with any past disappointments at this course—a first-time appearance—is an advantage that could help him find success over all four days.

Ryan Andrade is optimistic about Patrick Cantlay's prospects at his Valero Texas Open debut, citing his balanced skill-set and impressive recent consistency. Cantlay ranks inside the top 47 in every strokes gained category, leads the PGA Tour in par-5 scoring, and is third in GIR percentage. Andrade noted Cantlay has gone 13 straight events finishing T33 or better. Despite it being his first appearance at TPC San Antonio, Andrade anticipates a strong performance gauging from Cantlay's elite metrics and consistent form, making him a strong DFS option.

Brandon Gdula pointed out Patrick Cantlay as a strong bet for the Valero Texas Open, citing his complete skill set as the only golfer ranking in the top-25 in all four strokes gained categories over his last 50 rounds. Although Cantlay has no prior experience at TPC San Antonio, Gdula believes his recent strong performances—including a T12 finish at THE PLAYERS Championship and a key role in the TGL Finals—indicate he can succeed here. Cantlay's irons have been exceptionally sharp, and his putting form has noticeably improved, making him a top candidate for outright bets or top-10 placements.

Josh Culp spotlighted Patrick Cantlay as an attractive bet for a top-10 finish (+210) at the Valero Texas Open. Cantlay has excelled at short courses, placing inside the top 10 in 58% of his starts on such layouts over the last two years, 12 percentage points better than second-best Tommy Fleetwood. TPC San Antonio aligns with short course play given 27% of approach shots occur from within 125 yards, notably higher than the Tour's average. Although Cantlay hasn't secured a win in more than two full seasons, his iron play is trending upward recently, further strengthening his outlook at this venue.

Matt Brown recommended Patrick Cantlay as a top-20 bet at plus-money (+105), suggesting Cantlay views this event as a meaningful tune-up to test improvements he's making in his game. Although Cantlay recently experienced a period of notably poor performance, Brown emphasized Cantlay has shown encouraging improvement recently. Brown expects Cantlay to focus strongly here, making him a value proposition at plus odds for a top-20 position.

Matt Gannon noted Patrick Cantlay’s strong current form, with consistently positive approach play and no missed cuts or finishes worse than 33rd during the 2025 season. Despite Cantlay’s lack of course experience at Valero, Gannon sees the course potentially setting up well for Cantlay’s driving distance and accuracy profile. However, considering Cantlay’s likely mindset being more focused on preparation than genuine contention, Gannon suggested cautious optimism and noted he'd be more interested if Cantlay's odds drifted closer to 20-1, otherwise opting against outright betting him at shorter odds.

Guy Boston highlighted Patrick Cantlay as a solid pick at Valero Texas Open, pointing specifically to his recent form in key statistical areas. Cantlay has consistently gained significant strokes on approach and has shown strong ball striking since the AT&T Pebble Beach. Notably, his par five scoring average ranks number one in the field, which Boston highlighted as essential due to the difficulty of this course and the necessity of capitalizing on scoring opportunities on par fives. Despite a somewhat inconsistent putting performance recently, Cantlay's combination of approach play, ball striking, and strong par five scoring presented enough upside to warrant serious consideration at favorable odds according to Guy Boston.

Brandon Gdula tabbed Patrick Cantlay as the preferred anchor in DFS lineups at $11,600 on FanDuel. Cantlay presents a salary discount compared to top-priced options like Ludvig Aberg, Tommy Fleetwood, and Corey Conners while offering a comparable high-upside skillset. Cantlay ranks high in strokes gained across all four major categories recently, especially approach play (gaining at least 0.80 strokes per round over four consecutive events). Gdula emphasized Cantlay's combined secure floor and elite ceiling, favoring building around Cantlay paired with mid-range options such as Denny McCarthy or Daniel Berger rather than stretching salary to roster two golfers starting at $11,000 or above.

Brandon Gdula advocated strongly for betting Patrick Cantlay outright at 18-1 odds, despite no direct history at TPC San Antonio. Cantlay ranked impressively within the top 22 across all four strokes gained categories over recent months—highlighted by top-tier approach play (four straight events gaining at least 0.80 strokes per round). Gdula also humorously cited Cantlay's stoic demeanor during the recent TGL Championship, seeing a subtle narrative angle along with elite form. Gdula placed Cantlay atop his power rankings, ahead of even Tommy Fleetwood and Ludvig Aberg, emphasizing Cantlay's floor-ceiling combination and approach form as prime for Valero Texas Open success.

Bo McBrayer strongly endorses betting Patrick Cantlay at 20-1 odds for the Valero Texas Open, highlighting Cantlay's elite short iron proficiency and stellar putting. Though Cantlay has never competed at TPC San Antonio before, he ranks top 35 in strokes gained approach and strokes gained putting this season. Bo also notes Cantlay's proven clutch putting and reliable short game suit this venue exceptionally, making him a high-quality betting option at attractive odds.

Brian Giuffra recommended backing Patrick Cantlay to win the Valero Texas Open at +1800 odds. Despite not capturing a PGA Tour title since 2022, Cantlay's recent results include two top-5 finishes and a T12 at the Players Championship. He's an accurate driver and has excelled in iron play this season, ranking 33rd on Tour in shots-gained approach. Giuffra pointed out Cantlay's ability to consistently generate birdies, a critical factor for success on this course. While Cantlay's short game has been somewhat inconsistent, his elite putting skills should balance that out, positioning him favorably to secure his ninth tour victory.

Pat Perry projected Patrick Cantlay as a strong pivot play in DFS contests for Valero Texas Open, expecting him to be overlooked relative to Tommy Fleetwood, Ludvig Aberg, and Corey Conners in the high-priced range. Perry sees this as a valuable DFS opportunity given Cantlay's strong upside, potential leverage due to lower ownership, and the expectation that other top-priced golfers in this field will attract significant attention. Perry highlighted the value of rostering a golfer with Cantlay's top-tier skill set when ownership is suppressed, creating an attractive leverage spot in DFS tournaments.

Kenny Kim strongly endorsed Patrick Cantlay in DFS formats at Valero this week, highlighting Cantlay's consistently outstanding recent iron play. Kim specifically noted that Cantlay has gained significant strokes on approach shots consistently over his last four events—including AT&T Pebble Beach, Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer, and The Players Championship. Despite missing course history at Valero, Kim sees Cantlay's current form and elite iron game presenting substantial DFS value, enthusiastically recommending him as a top-tier DFS option.

Brian Giuffra highlighted Patrick Cantlay as a strong pick to win the Valero Texas Open at +1800 odds, emphasizing his excellent form heading into the event. Cantlay hasn't recorded a PGA Tour win since 2022, but he's produced two top-5 finishes in 2025 alongside a T12 result at the recent Players Championship. Giuffra emphasized Cantlay's reliable driving accuracy and strong iron play, noting he's ranked 33rd on the Tour this season in strokes gained approach. Acknowledging that Cantlay's short game has not been optimal, Giuffra still trusts Cantlay's ability on the greens, declaring he's among the best putters on Tour. Ultimately, Giuffra believes Cantlay's ability to consistently produce birdies, critical for winning this scoring-friendly event, will end his victory drought.

Rick Gehman zeroed in on Patrick Cantlay as his preferred play from the 10K price range at the Valero Texas Open held at TPC San Antonio. Cantlay has quietly had an impressive start to his 2025 campaign, ranking as the fourth-best golfer in this field based on strokes gained (1.28 per round since January). Gehman praised Cantlay's recent performance at the Players Championship, emphasizing that he gained strokes across all four major categories (off-the-tee, approach, around-the-green, and putting)—an extremely positive sign entering this week's event. Gehman concludes that this tournament, lacking in elite competition compared to major championships, presents a perfect opportunity for Cantlay to showcase his dominant form and potentially secure a victory.

Justin Van Zuiden advised fading Patrick Cantlay at The Players Championship, pointing to Cantlay's troubling negative history specifically at TPC Sawgrass. Cantlay is notably the only golfer priced above 9,500 DraftKings salary who has consistently lost strokes relative to the field over the past five years, including three missed cuts and uninspiring finishes of 19th and 68th in recent attempts. Van Zuiden remains bearish and intends to remain strongly underweight versus the field.

Tyler Tamboline warns against using Patrick Cantlay this week at THE PLAYERS Championship due to recent announcements regarding pace of play enforcement coming soon from the PGA Tour. Cantlay, known as a slow and deliberate player, may feel pressure to speed up his play in advance of the PGA Tour publicly releasing pace-of-play stats starting in April. Tamboline believes this adjustment could disrupt Cantlay's normally meticulous on-course routine, potentially affecting his performance. While Cantlay isn't expected to be a popular DFS selection given his high price, Tamboline emphasizes this as an additional reason to steer clear.

Ben Coley recommended backing Patrick Cantlay owing to unusually generous odds resulting from perceived underperformance at Sawgrass. Coley argued this perception misleadingly factors recent disappointing results over a historically volatile course. Cantlay's underlying skillset matches Sawgrass' demands exceptionally; he has frequently made excellent starts here before faltering. Cantlay displays robust strokes-gained metrics recently in approach play (ranking top-12 in his last three events), complementing his historically dominant off-the-tee metrics at Sawgrass. Additionally, Cantlay boasts a top-class record on Pete Dye designed tracks, excelling notably at Harbour Town, River Highlands, and TPC Louisiana. Cantlay now residing locally in Florida boosts comfort and recent top finishes in significant events supports Coley's valuation. Thus, his inflated current odds of around 40/1 present clear value in Coley's view.