Jamie Worsley’s final dart is Taylor Pendrith at a juicy 80/1 each-way. The Canadian finished 5th at the PGA Championship after ranking 4th off-the-tee, 4th in GIR and 5th in overall ball striking—numbers consistent with his season-long profile (4th SG: OTT, 5th GIR). Pendrith combines 320-yard pop with above-average accuracy, and his putter has heated up after a cold start. Previous Memorial attempts produced 60th (2023) and 33rd (2024), but Worsley sees a step-forward coming given the player’s sharper iron play and confidence from four 2025 top-10s (7th Torrey, 9th Pebble, 5th Houston, 5th PGA). Add a 10th at last year’s Wells Fargo on another Nicklaus design, and Pendrith’s tee-to-green firepower looks tailor-made for Muirfield Village’s demanding setup.

Polzin flagged Taylor Pendrith as a volatile but high-reward tournament play. Pendrith ranks inside the top-15 in driving distance and approach proximity from 175-200 yards—two metrics historically predictive at Jack’s Place. He owns a pair of T-5 finishes this season (Houston Open, PGA Championship) under similar tough-scoring conditions and rates as a top-20 statistical match in Polzin’s model. Although his Memorial results read 38th and 58th, Polzin thinks the firmer setup in 2025 replicates PGA Championship conditions and could unlock Pendrith’s ceiling. He will overweight the Canadian only if projected ownership stays in the single digits.

Perry tossed Taylor Pendrith into the outright dart board at 150-1 because the Canadian’s power/putting combo profiles perfectly for a rain-soaked Quail Hollow. Pendrith averaged 186 mph ball speed on Tour last season, easily clearing the saturated rye rough that Webb Simpson called the thickest he’s seen. He already proved course comfort with a T-9 at the 2024 Wells Fargo and owns two additional top-25s on similar long, soft venues (Torrey Pines and TPC Potomac). Pendrith’s streaky flat stick caught fire during those weeks—he gained 4.1 strokes putting in Charlotte last year—and Perry believes Quail’s overseeded greens roll similarly this week. With heavy rough penalizing shorter hitters and books hanging a triple-digit number, Perry labeled Pendrith a live long bomb for betting cards and a DFS leverage play.

Andy Lack grabbed Taylor Pendrith +105 over Andrew Novak, arguing Pendrith’s driver is a massive weapon on a rain-softened Quail Hollow where carry distance matters. Pendrith finished T-10 here at the 2024 Wells Fargo, proving course fit, while Novak’s edge comes strictly with irons. Lack expects the Canadian to gain strokes off the tee and leverage softer fairways to create scoring chances Novak cannot match.

Iain MacMillan suggested a Top 20 wager on Taylor Pendrith at +360 instead of chasing his 150-1 outright. Although Pendrith owns only one top-20 in his last nine starts, Quail Hollow suits his strengths: he ranks 9th in true strokes gained off the tee among the world’s top 150 players over the past six months, just behind Scottie Scheffler. He is also inside the PGA Tour’s top 50 in approach proximity from 200+ yards, a crucial yardage on the par-4s and par-5s here. Pendrith finished T10 at last year’s Wells Fargo on this course, giving him proven comfort on the layout. Given the fit and previous result, MacMillan believes the +360 price for a top-20 finish is undervalued.

Matt Gannon circled Taylor Pendrith at 175-1 as his favorite triple-digit outright. Pendrith rates as a top-tier driver—he gains distance without sacrificing accuracy—and Quail Hollow stretches past 7,600 yards with multiple forced carries, a profile that matches Pendrith’s strengths. Matt’s model shows the Canadian gaining sharply in ball-striking over the last two months while even popping in sand-save percentage, an encouraging sign given Quail’s deep bunkers. Pendrith finished T10 at last year’s Wells Fargo on this same track and has historically rolled it well on Bermuda. Gannon conceded putting volatility at 175-1 but said the ceiling is clear if the driver stays hot.

Ulrich urged players to take the “Worse Than 27.5” side on Taylor Pendrith again this week. The Canadian has now lost strokes around the green in nine consecutive tournaments and missed last week’s cut on the same TPC Craig Ranch track where he won in 2024. Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course places a premium on placement and scrambling—two areas where Pendrith struggles—and offers little room to exploit his power advantage. With a Pick6 line that effectively requires a top-40% finish, Ulrich views Pendrith as over-valued given his erratic putting, shaky wedges, and ill-fit for a classic Tillinghast layout.

MacMillain highlighted Taylor Pendrith as his favorite deep flier, originally grabbing 270-1 and still finding 130-1 available. Pendrith ranks around 10th in this field in strokes gained off the tee and finished T10 at last year’s Wells Fargo on the same track, proving the Quail Hollow fit. Recent form is shaky, but the combination of elite driving and proven course history makes Pendrith a value play in top-20/10 markets or as a cheap DFS differentiator.

Matt Gannon advised fading Taylor Pendrith in every market this week. Pendrith was 120-1 when he won last year but has been shortened to 25-1 despite a field that now includes Scottie Scheffler. Gannon stressed that Pendrith is not a "generational winner" and relied on a spike putting week while being only field-average on approach during last year’s victory. With no significant skill-set change and far stiffer competition, Gannon sees no value in backing him outright, for top-10s, or even in DFS lineups.

Andy Lack advised completely avoiding Taylor Pendrith in all formats, arguing that last year’s win looks like a clear outlier. Pendrith gained +0.90 strokes putting and +1.02 around the green during the 2024 triumph, numbers that have cratered to ‑0.90 putting and ‑0.38 ARG this season. The Canadian owns three missed cuts and only one top-30 in his last seven individual starts, yet books have slashed his price from 100-1 last year to 30-1 now. Lack said backing Pendrith means praying for a one-week putting spike that his 2025 data gives no reason to expect.

Jim Sannes is passing on Taylor Pendrith this week, citing a glaring weakness around the greens. Pendrith has lost at least 0.50 strokes per round in six of his last seven tournaments in SG: Around-the-Green and now ranks 138th in that category over a 50-round sample. While acknowledging the premium ball-striking (top-6 Off-the-Tee and Approach) and distance, Sannes notes that Pendrith’s short-game struggles are finally dragging down his overall Stabilization number to −0.92, putting him behind cheaper long-shot options who possess more balanced profiles. Until Pendrith posts a neutral week with the wedges—something he has not done since the Farmers in January—Sannes prefers to allocate outright bets and DFS exposure elsewhere.

Brandon Gdula grabbed Taylor Pendrith at 30-1, noting that the Canadian ranks top-6 in both Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee and Approach across his last 50 rounds and sits 16th in driving distance. Despite winning this event a year ago, Gdula thinks that track record is not fully priced in—odds imply a 35-40-to-1 skillset. Around-the-green play is Pendrith’s lone blemish (138th in the field), but Gdula downplays its importance at a venue where minus-25 can win; birdies come from ball-striking, not scrambling. Pendrith is gaining with the putter (49th) and owns the raw firepower to hang with Scheffler if the wedges behave even marginally. In Gdula’s words, “If you want someone who can get to −25 besides Scotty, Pendrith’s the best ball-striker available at this price.”

Pat Mayo highlighted Taylor Pendrith as a cornerstone of his Underdog Best Ball strategy. Pendrith not only defends his Byron Nelson title on an ultra-easy layout that gave up the most birdies on Tour in 2021, but he also appears in several elevated events and the Masters, maximizing week-to-week scoring opportunities. Mayo emphasized that having as many as six starters in this particular event can create a decisive edge because managers can stockpile birdies and eagles while many opponents field only three or four active golfers. With 50 % of his 100 best-ball teams still alive, Mayo believes Pendrith’s ability to torch the three reachable par-5s (all over 2 % eagle rate) and the two drivable par-4s is critical to pushing his advance rate toward 40-50 % after this tournament.

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.