Derek Farnsworth cautions against heavy DFS ownership on Taylor Pendrith at Augusta due to Pendrith's status as a first-time Masters participant. Although Pendrith projects well traditionally, Farnsworth heavily factors in Augusta's history of challenging first-timers and sees potential issues if Pendrith turns out to be highly chalky, prompting him to target other low-owned debutantes instead.

Jim Sannes mentioned Taylor Pendrith at $8300 as a viable DFS option, despite the typical concerns around debutants at Augusta. Although debutants generally struggle at the Masters, Sannes said Pendrith's recent iron play and form were interesting enough to justify consideration. While he preferred Denny McCarthy and JJ Spaun overall, Pendrith still represents a strong differentiation play given his affordable salary and improving iron metrics.

Pat Perry highlighted Taylor Pendrith at +650 as a high-upside longshot for a Masters top-10 finish. While acknowledging it was Pendrith's Masters debut, Perry stated that both he and Barnett liked him as a DFS play and outright longshot possibility. Perry suggested Pendrith's outright chances might be a reach, but he found a +650 top-10 wager an excellent balance between risk and payoff. Pendrith’s impressive recent form and suitable skill set for Augusta made Perry confident he could exceed expectations even in his first Masters appearance.

Pat Perry named Taylor Pendrith a standout DFS value at Augusta despite it being his tournament debut. Perry highlighted Pendrith's elite power off the tee, recent improvement with the putter after a rough start to 2025, and his excellent strokes-gained rankings, notably 23rd overall in the BTN model. His recent fifth-place finish in Houston reinforces his current form, making him an attractive, well-priced DFS first-timer at just $6,700.

Eric Polzin floated Taylor Pendrith as a potentially overlooked DFS play, likening him to Corey Conners' previous Masters profile. Although Pendrith lacks Augusta National experience, Polzin pointed to Pendrith's strong statistical fit and a recent bounce-back fifth-place finish after some earlier struggles. While he ultimately indicated Pendrith isn't necessarily essential given other appealing value options, Polzin did highlight the Canadian's form revival and strong statistical profile as reasons to consider him as an under-the-radar tournament play.

Justin Van Zuiden expressed surprise at Taylor Pendrith's significant slide in fantasy drafts, eventually picked at number 26, despite his strong profile as a lengthy driver ideally fitting Memorial Park's layout. Pendrith has struggled lately, which likely contributed to his fall; however, given the strong course fit emphasizing bombers, Van Zuiden considers Pendrith a potentially sneaky, high-upside DFS selection capable of significantly outperforming his current market expectations and depressed DFS salary.

Wes Reynolds made a speculative wager on Taylor Pendrith at 50-to-1 outright. Although Reynolds acknowledged Pendrith's poor recent putting and short game form, he pointed out Pendrith gained six strokes putting recently at The Players Championship. Reynolds particularly highlighted Pendrith’s elite driving statistics—third in off-the-tee and seventh in total driving—as ideally suited for Memorial Park Golf Course, where driving distance and off-the-tee play are critical components to success.

Ev Singleton specifically highlighted Taylor Pendrith's elite off-the-tee metrics as a major advantage for him at this week's Houston Open. Pendrith currently leads in strokes gained off-the-tee in Singleton's model, showcasing exceptional driving strength that's essential for Memorial Park's layout. Singleton acknowledged Pendrith as a late addition to his shortlist of recommended golfers for DFS and betting, emphasizing immense value due to Pendrith's driving prowess even though he was initially undecided about him.

Despite recent struggles with his short game and putter, Wes Reynolds targeted Taylor Pendrith due to his elite driving—ranking third in Strokes Gained: Off The Tee and seventh in Total Driving on the PGA Tour. Reynolds also noted Pendrith showed improvement recently at The Players Championship, gaining six strokes with his putter, which could signal a turnaround. The forgiving fairways and less penal rough at Memorial Park are expected to reduce the damage of any errant approach shots.

Andy Lack is bullish on Taylor Pendrith, identifying him as a long-term buy and potential breakout candidate similar to Wyndham Clark in 2023. Lack cited Pendrith's elite driving ability and recent improvement putting at TPC Sawgrass, seeing great DFS upside. Pendrith notably won previously on another bomber-friendly, iron-heavy course in Texas (TPC Craig Ranch), making Lack confident of a strong result at Memorial Park—a similarly designed course.

Josh Culp highlighted Taylor Pendrith as a strong top-20 finish bet (+250) for the Houston Open. Pendrith sits comfortably in the top 10th percentile on Tour for both driving distance and long-iron effectiveness—traits especially rewarded at Memorial Park. Culp calculated Pendrith's baseline expectation to finish in the top-20 at 29%, before even factoring in course fit. With Memorial Park placing an emphasis on distance off the tee and approach shots over 200 yards and boasting scoring rates tougher than tour average, Pendrith's power-packed game strongly aligns with course demands, making this a clear value spot for bettors.

Bob Weeks identified Taylor Pendrith as a solid top-20 betting candidate at +190 odds, highlighting Pendrith’s typically reliable tee-to-green game that has continued into this season. Despite struggling recently with a notably cold putter—a surprising development given Pendrith finished last season ranked fifth in Strokes Gained: Putting—Weeks found optimism in Pendrith’s improved performance on the greens at the Players Championship, his best putting effort of the year. Weeks believes this uptick, if sustained, makes Pendrith a genuine contender at Memorial Park.

Brandon Gdula is targeting Taylor Pendrith at +4500 to win the Texas Children's Houston Open, citing Pendrith’s elite ball-striking, ranking third behind only Rory and Scheffler in the field over his previous 50 rounds. Gdula acknowledges Pendrith's recent short game struggles but expects positive regression due to Pendrith's typically better distance-based putting numbers. Given his underlying metrics, Pendrith's current odds represent considerable betting value.

Jim Sannes identified Taylor Pendrith as an appealing DFS option at 10,300 salary, citing his elite long-term ball-striking metrics. Pendrith ranks third in strokes-gained ball striking (off-the-tee plus approach), trailing only Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy over the last 50 rounds. Even with acknowledged short-game struggles limiting his outright appeal, Sannes values his reliable iron play and tremendous off-the-tee consistency as a DFS anchor. While Pendrith's chips and putts remain volatile, Sannes views the strong ball-striking as sufficient to justify DFS exposure at an attractive mid-tier price point.

Jim Sannes is backing Taylor Pendrith outright at +4500 for the Texas Children's Houston Open, despite acknowledging ongoing concerns about his poor short game. Sannes emphasizes Pendrith's elite ball-striking abilities, highlighting he ranks second off-the-tee behind only Rory McIlroy over the past six months and tenth in approach play during the same period. Although recent around-the-green and putting performances have been subpar, Pendrith showed slight putting improvement at The Players Championship and had time off to address mechanics. Given his high upside ball striking and softer competition beyond Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler in this field, Sannes believes Pendrith's outright number of +4500 presents strong betting value.

Brandon Gdula expressed concerns over Taylor Pendrith at Memorial Park due to his struggles around the green. While Pendrith's iron play has been strong in recent weeks, Gdula noted that Memorial Park's difficult conditions and challenging greens increase the significance of short game performance. Over his last 50 rounds, Pendrith's around-the-green metrics have been notably poor, making him potentially riskier compared to other top players who have displayed more complete games. Gdula cautioned against overlooking this weakness given the volatility and importance of scrambling success at this week's setup.

Kenny Kim identifies Taylor Pendrith as a potential DFS sleeper in the 8K price range likely to be overlooked by most players. Kenny highlights Pendrith's above-average long iron skills and driving distance as crucial advantages on Memorial Park's set-up this week. Citing his ability to reach more greens in regulation and his substantial power, Kenny positions Pendrith as an intriguing GPP risk-reward option, expected to have low DFS ownership promising significant payoff potential.

Pat Mayo expressed reservations about Taylor Pendrith's betting value despite recognizing recent improvements in putting, specifically the 6 strokes gained at The Players Championship. Mayo cautioned that Pendrith is notoriously poor around the greens, even worse than Corey Conners, and Memorial Park emphasizes a good short game due to numerous demanding up-and-down situations from difficult lies. Mayo suggests Pendrith's short game struggles represent too significant a liability this week, urging caution in betting him outright despite his appealing driver-putter profile.

Geoff Fienberg endorsed Taylor Pendrith at around 60-1 due to positive signs emerging in Pendrith's game, particularly his recent putting performance at The Players Championship where he gained 6 strokes with the putter. Fienberg highlighted Pendrith's combination of driver length and putting skill as being especially valuable at Memorial Park. He also mentioned Pendrith won previously in Texas (Byron Nelson), suggesting he enjoys the conditions. Despite recent struggles around the greens, Fienberg argues Pendrith's strengths off the tee and with the putter make him attractive at these odds and provide a compelling reason to target him outright.

Rick Gehman explicitly recommends fading Taylor Pendrith this week in DFS, pointing specifically to Pendrith's pronounced weakness around the greens. While acknowledging Pendrith may garner modest ownership due to his name recognition, Memorial Park places a premium on short-game excellence and consistently precise execution around difficult green complexes. Pendrith's history of poor performance in that critical area significantly elevates risk, prompting Gehman to advocate for a full fade in DFS competition.