Jim Sannes emphasized Rory McIlroy as a particularly appealing DFS selection in tournaments where contrarian roster construction is vital. Expecting McIlroy's ownership to be somewhat suppressed due to bettors focusing heavily on Scottie Scheffler, Sannes marked Rory as a strong play in single-entry DFS formats, highlighting his tournament-winning upside and strong overall fit despite recent mixed history at Augusta.

Jim Sannes highlighted Michael Kim ($8200) as an intriguing DFS differentiation option. Sannes noted Kim, who had previously played heavily on the tour, finally got a much-needed rest last week which could positively impact his performance. Additionally, Kim is actively preparing at Augusta, logging daily insights on Twitter. Despite debutant caution, Kim's refreshed physical state and focus on Augusta preparation makes him viable when needing lower-priced DFS selections.

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.

Brandon Gdula sees Denny McCarthy as an intriguing DFS play at a low salary ($7800), mainly due to McCarthy's improving ball-striking numbers. While discussing DFS lineup construction, Gdula emphasized that finding golfers with tangible top-20 or better upside is critical at the Masters. With McCarthy showing positive trending ball-striking form recently, he stands out as a solid option if needing to dip below $8500, especially considering how vital ball striking can be at Augusta.

Brandon Gdula identified Daniel Berger as one of the few golfers worth targeting in the difficult low-9,000 salary tier for DFS lineups at Augusta. Berger's consistent tee-to-green performance and proven ability at major championships make him a relatively reliable selection amidst a weaker segment of DFS options. With limited appealing choices around his salary, Berger emerges as one of the only viable picks Gdula felt comfortable integrating into DFS lineups at this price.

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.

Brandon Gdula recommended Robert Macintyre as an intriguing DFS option priced at $9,500. Despite the misleading nickname 'Big Shot Bob,' Macintyre is not a bomber off the tee, but is known more for accuracy. He comes into Augusta hot with three straight top-11 finishes worldwide, including notable performances at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and Players Championship. His impressive past Augusta finishes—12th place as a 24-year-old debutant in 2021 and a solid 23rd in 2022—further cement his DFS appeal. Additionally, being a left-handed golfer provides a distinct advantage at Augusta, making Macintyre particularly appealing at his DFS salary this week.

Brandon Gdula singled out Shane Lowry at a DFS salary of $10,400 as a compelling play. He loves Lowry's exceptional recent iron play, noting he's gained at least one stroke per round in four consecutive measurable events according to DataGolf, and in nine of his past eleven tournaments overall. Additionally, Lowry’s excellent Augusta history—highlighted by a third-place finish in 2022 and four top-25 finishes in his last five Masters starts—significantly reinforces his DFS appeal. Gdula emphasized Lowry's enticing combination of current elite ball-striking form and proven success at Augusta, making him an especially valuable DFS play at his current price.

Brandon Gdula highlighted Brooks Koepka as his clear preferred DFS selection over Viktor Hovland in the mid-range salary tier. He emphasized Koepka's unique ability to elevate his game specifically at major championships, making season-long performance less meaningful. Koepka has recently warmed up with his iron play and relied strongly on his short-game and around-the-green skills on the LIV Tour to maintain competitive form. Gdula sees his mid-level DFS salary (10,700) as very appealing, especially versus Hovland, who's coming off a win but whose recent victory seemed somewhat unexpected. For Gdula, Koepka's major-centric upside clearly outweighed Hovland's recent form.

Brandon Gdula advised DFS lineups should avoid Ludvig Aberg, despite Aberg's striking performance (runner-up finish) in last year's Masters debut. Gdula argued Aberg doesn't match up statistically alongside other top golfers at his premium pricing, noting Aberg's season-long metrics haven't been strong enough to justify the salary. While acknowledging Aberg's future potential, Gdula emphasized not being able to roster every premium golfer; therefore, he prefers alternatives with stronger statistical foundations like Collin Morikawa or Jon Rahm and thus won't be rostering Aberg this week.

Jim Sannes expressed caution about using Xander Schauffele too heavily in DFS contests at Augusta National. While acknowledging Schauffele's appealing outright betting value at 20-to-1, he noted Schauffele's downside risk remains concerning, partly because his full health is unclear. Though Schauffele's outright odds suggest a buy-low opportunity due to his enormous upside when healthy, the DFS risk from Schauffele's injury uncertainty and inconsistent recent performances is higher than preferred. Jim advised targeting safer alternatives like Collin Morikawa or Jon Rahm ahead of Schauffele in DFS formats this Masters.

Jim Sannes discussed Wyndham Clark as a bailout option for outright betting at The Masters, noting he's drawn toward Clark at 90-to-1 odds because his iron play has begun trending positively after previous inconsistency. While historically a weaker iron player, recent form suggests improvement in this crucial Augusta skill. Although Sannes ultimately chose Corey Conners at 65-to-1 instead due to Conners' more reliable Augusta history, he admitted Clark's volatility and climbing recent form make him very tempting as a longshot outright bet this week.

Brandon Gdula called Bryson DeChambeau a strong differentiation play for DFS tournaments at The Masters, given that he's likely to be overlooked compared to more popular golfers. He noted Bryson's fit for Augusta because of his elite driving distance and recent improvements in his game since moving away from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf, suggesting Bryson appears 'freed up'. Gdula clearly preferred Bryson to Justin Thomas in the DFS format, emphasizing Bryson has the kind of setup and game style that could allow him to start piling up major successes if things click, giving him excellent tournament-only upside.

Jim Sannes strongly supported Brandon Gdula's enthusiasm for Russell Henley as a betting option, echoing positive sentiments around top-10 and top-20 markets. Sannes highlighted Henley's consistent success at Augusta despite limited driving distance, impressed particularly by his capacity to gain strokes off the tee without significant power. Considering Henley's recent strong form and multiple strong major championship finishes (including T7 and 5th place results), Jim intends to include Henley in top-10 or top-20 betting markets. He perceives current odds as too appealing relative to Henley's skill level and Augusta course fit.

Jim Sannes identified Xander Schauffele's outright odds of 20-to-1 as a buy-low opportunity. Despite recent mixed results attributed partly to recovering from a rib injury, Schauffele showed promising iron play at the Valspar Championship, gaining 2.88 strokes per round on approach. He previously gained strokes off the tee at the Arnold Palmer Invitational as well. With his proven elite baseline performance when healthy, Sannes believes Schauffele's current odds undervalue his potential return to his pre-injury form. He anticipates this could be the final opportunity to back Schauffele at attractive odds before his full health and form return.

Brandon Gdula pinpointed Russell Henley at 50-to-1 as a standout outright betting option. Henley ranks 17th in strokes gained tee-to-green over his last 50 rounds and 10th over the past three months. His exceptional iron play has produced consistently positive strokes gained approach performances since last year's Players Championship, bar one event. Henley's proven Augusta success includes four top-25 finishes within the last six years, highlighted by a 4th place finish in 2023. Gdula considers Henley's odds attractive given his ability to thrive at Augusta despite shorter driving distance, as demonstrated by both recent and historical performance.

Brandon Gdula highlighted Collin Morikawa as a standout betting pick at 16-to-1 odds to win The Masters. Morikawa boasts excellent tee-to-green form, ranking fourth in strokes gained tee-to-green over his past 50 rounds and leading the field over the last three months according to DataGolf. Despite his reputation as average-to-poor on the greens, Morikawa has consistently putted well at Augusta, ranking top-20 in strokes gained putting among players with multiple Masters starts since ShotLink data became available. Morikawa has secured four consecutive top-20 finishes at Augusta, emphasizing his fit for this course. Brandon confidently backs Morikawa, encouraged by proven course comfort and consistent putting performances at Augusta.

Jim Sannes highlighted JJ Spaun as a sleeper DFS pick at a modest $8,500 due to his exceptional iron play, currently among the best in golf. Spaun's recent standout performance included a runner-up finish at The Players Championship after losing a playoff to Rory McIlroy. Notably, Spaun showed promise at Augusta previously, posting a T23 finish in his Masters debut in 2022. Jim cited Spaun's blend of premier iron play, recent notable results, and Augusta experience as ample reasoning to confidently roster him as an inexpensive DFS building block.

Brandon Gdula surprisingly included Phil Mickelson as a worthy DFS longshot at a highly affordable $8,100 salary, thanks to recent improved performances. Despite skepticism, Gdula noted Mickelson's positive strokes gained numbers across tee-to-green and putting metrics over four recent starts, including a sixth-place finish at LIV Miami. Historically, Mickelson has performed well at Augusta, with seven consecutive made cuts and two top-25 finishes in the last three Masters he's played. Gdula stressed Mickelson's reasonable DFS price and recently positive form make him worth consideration despite initial concerns.

Brandon Gdula mentioned Sergio Garcia as a notable DFS target priced at $8,700, intrigued by his revived recent form. Garcia's LIV results are encouraging, including a victory in Hong Kong, a fourth-place showing on the Asian Tour, and a third-place finish at LIV Miami. Despite struggles at Augusta since winning the Masters in 2017 (five missed-cuts in six attempts), Garcia maintains an elite tee-to-green skillset which matches the demands of Augusta. This combination of recent performance uptick and elite underlying metrics makes Sergio appealing from a DFS salary-relief perspective heading into Masters Week.

Jim Sannes identified Sepp Straka as an appealing DFS value play priced at $9,400 due to his strong recent iron performance. Straka ranks fifth in true strokes gained approach over the last three months, highlighting recent iron excellence. He captured victory earlier this year at The American Express and has managed respectable Masters finishes of T30, T46, and T16 over prior appearances. These combined factors make Straka appealing when building DFS lineups that require reliable but inexpensive players to accommodate high-priced stars.

Brandon Gdula emphasized Russell Henley as a top value DFS play at Augusta, priced affordably at $9,900 on FanDuel. Henley's recent form is outstanding, ranking fourth in adjusted strokes gained over the past three months, behind only elite names like Rory, Scheffler, and Morikawa. Henley has gained strokes on approach in all seven of his 2025 starts, including a recent win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and a T30 at The Players Championship. Additionally, his solid Masters course history with four top-25 finishes in his last eight Augusta starts reinforces his DFS appeal this week.

Jim Sannes highlighted Rory McIlroy as an appealing betting choice in a head-to-head market versus Scottie Scheffler, citing Rory's plus-money odds (approximately +120 to +125) as a key factor. Although Scheffler ranks slightly better in true strokes gained over recent months—2.53 compared to Rory's 2.84—Jim stressed that the gap was not negligible enough to justify Scheffler's shorter odds. Therefore, he considered betting Rory as the prudent value-based decision. Jim noted potential mental pressure on both players but liked Rory's recent aggressive ('scorched earth') competitive mentality, further increasing his appeal at plus odds.

Brandon Gdula highlighted Bryson DeChambeau's potential as an intriguing bet at 20-to-1 odds after previously struggling at Augusta. Despite historically poor Masters results, DeChambeau broke out last year with promising performance. Gdula speculated this improvement could stem from Bryson finally finding his comfort around Augusta's unique demands. Although Gdula hasn't committed to betting DeChambeau outright, he noted Bryson is the most interesting LIV golfer available this week from a betting perspective based on recent performance trajectory.

Brandon Gdula finds Jon Rahm interesting because of his excellent historical record at Augusta—four straight top-10 finishes before last year's 45th place finish due to cold putting. While Rahm's LIV Tour form remains solid (13th in adjusted strokes gained across all tours the past three months), Gdula sees his current 14-to-1 outright price as buying at the peak, leaving little value for outright bets. However, at the DFS price of $11,800 on FanDuel, he considers Rahm more attractive for DFS contests than betting.

Brandon Gdula likes Corey Conners as an under-the-radar DFS choice. Conners enters The Masters priced affordably at $9800, coming off a 38th place finish following a missed cut. However, prior to that, his Masters history included elite finishes of 6th, 8th, and 10th, largely driven by exceptional tee-to-green performances. Gdula emphasized that Conners' tee-to-green play presently remains extremely strong, fitting perfectly with Augusta National's key statistical profile.

Brandon Gdula views Rory McIlroy as capable of finally claiming the elusive Masters title to complete his career Grand Slam. Rory has a mixed Augusta history but still boasts seven career top-10s and 13 cuts made out of 16 starts. His current form is superb, ranking first in stabilized strokes-gained over the last 24 to 50 rounds according to data from Data Golf. While he isn't betting Rory outright at current odds (+650), Gdula strongly considers McIlroy as a solid value in head-to-head matchups and DFS formats due to his impressive recent iron play, off-the-tee strength, and overall sustained positive form.

Brandon Gdula highlighted Tommy Fleetwood as a safe DFS option due to his consistent performances at Augusta National. Fleetwood finished 3rd, 33rd, and 14th in the past three Masters. Despite a recent ice-cold putter, Gdula noted Fleetwood's excellent iron and tee-to-green play strongly suggests a high performance floor for fantasy lineups.

Brandon Gdula likes Shane Lowry as a sneaky DFS pick for The Masters, highlighting his current strong iron play paired with neutral-to-hot putting. According to Gdula, this combo is ideal for Augusta, where solid tee-to-green play combined with a decent putter can deliver strong tournament results.

Brandon Gdula recognized Hideki Matsuyama for his remarkable Augusta consistency, with 12 made cuts in 13 appearances, a victory four years ago, and five recent finishes of 1st, 13th, 14th, 16th, and 38th. Despite this impressive history, Matsuyama's recent decline in putting performance and potential rib injury raises minor concerns this year. However, Gdula indicated Matsuyama could still be valuable for DFS lineups considering his proven Augusta National success and consistent cut-making reliability.

Brandon Gdula flagged Will Zalatoris as a valuable DFS option for the Masters, given his stellar track record of three consecutive top-10 finishes in his first three appearances at Augusta. Zalatoris ranks fifth-best in scoring average since 2007 among golfers with at least three starts. While his putter remains streaky, Zalatoris's strong approach game—gaining strokes with his irons in six consecutive tournaments—makes him appealing at a salary of $10,100 on FanDuel. His proven ability to navigate Augusta's difficulty positions him well for DFS lineups.

Brandon Gdula strongly recommended Collin Morikawa for DFS at the Masters, considering his consistent performances—recent finishes of 3rd, 10th, 5th, 18th, and 44th were cited. Gdula noted Morikawa isn't traditionally a long hitter, but his elite iron play matches Augusta's demands perfectly. Morikawa's recent ball-striking has been phenomenal, making him a compelling pick for this year's Masters on FanDuel.

Brandon Gdula highlighted Cameron Smith's exceptional Augusta record, including four top-10 finishes in the past five years (2nd, 10th, 3rd, 34th, and 6th). Smith famously tied John Rahm for the best top-10 rate at Augusta since 2007 among golfers with at least four starts. However, Gdula noted concern regarding Smith's recent LIV Tour form, as he's posted negative strokes-gained approach numbers in four straight events. Still, Smith's consistent performances at Augusta combined with his renowned short-game prowess make him an attractive DFS and betting option despite his recent iron-play struggles.

Brandon Gdula is optimistic on Scottie Scheffler, citing his dominant Augusta history with two wins, five consecutive top-20 finishes, and three straight top-10s over the past five Masters tournaments. Scheffler is trending positively thanks to improved putting at his last outing in Houston, addressing recent concerns over short putts missed. Gdula emphasized Scheffler's elite iron play combined with his renewed confidence in putting as reasons for Scheffler's shortening betting odds, currently priced at 4-1 to win outright on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Jim Sannes briefly considered Tom Kim as a potential outright winner, noting Kim's excellent iron performance lately despite poor recent putting. Although Kim's putting is currently problematic, Sannes speculated that volatility in putting performances might lead to positive regression, elevating Kim's outright winning potential given the strength of his tee-to-green game.

Brandon Gdula recommended Eric Cole as an appealing sub-$9000 DFS value option, priced at $8,600. Cole has posted consecutive top-12 finishes, driven by his positive strokes gained data specifically in approach-through-putting metrics—a critical indicator for success at TPC San Antonio. Gdula finds Cole especially attractive given this recent form and his strong combination of irons and putting.

Jim Sannes cautiously endorsed Seamus Power at $8,800 on FanDuel despite potential frustration linked to previous outings. He noted Power's solid iron play and wedge game, alongside generally decent putting adequacy compared to others in the same price range. Although citing humorous frustration with incessant push notifications regarding Irish golf, Sannes confirmed he still plans to roster Power, underscoring belief in his DFS upside due to well-rounded statistics and relative affordability.

Brandon Gdula noted Henrik Norlander as a deep DFS sleeper priced at just $7,600. Norlander continues to post solid iron numbers, gaining steadily on approach despite missing the cut narrowly last week. Though Gdula voiced concern about Norlander's struggles in short-game areas, particularly putting, his approach play stands out sharply among affordable players. Gdula suggests Norlander as a viable, salary-saving option to access pricier lineup anchors if you're willing to gamble on his poor putting reversing somewhat.

Brandon Gdula likes Andrew Putnam as a lower-priced DFS option at $8,500. Putnam ranks highly (sixth over his past 50 rounds) in strokes gained approach through putting—a crucial skill for success at TPC San Antonio. Gdula finds the golfer consistently matches the course demands well, potentially providing a stable floor for DFS lineups even though his overall upside may be somewhat capped compared to flashier options.

Jim Sannes recommended Ryan Gerard as a DFS pick, prioritizing Gerard's recent excellent iron play. Although Gerard struggles around the greens—a potential downside at TPC San Antonio—his ball-striking and approach game metrics have been impressive recently, enough for Sannes to include him despite the short game concerns. Gerard is priced at a conservative $9,000 on FanDuel, making him highly appealing given his recent iron form.

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.

Jim Sannes identified Bud Cauley as a desirable top-10 wager at FanDuel Sportsbook with appealing +450 odds. Cauley's strength in recent events includes a strong finish (6th) at The Players Championship and a 4th at the Valspar Championship, primarily driven by excellent iron play and solid driving performance. While Cauley isn't historically known for elite short game compared to specialists like Sam Burns and Harry Hall, he's been performing above his baseline recently. Cauley finished 39th at TPC San Antonio last year, despite lacking his current strong form. Given his positively trending iron play at varied courses and previous decent course results (making cuts four of six times), Sannes believes Cauley's current form justifies the appealing odds for a top-10 finish.

Brandon Gdula sees Harry Hall as an attractive top-20 option at +260, centered on Hall's exceptional short game skills. Hall ranks second only to Sam Burns in the field based on strokes gained around-the-green plus putting metrics. Hall's iron play has struggled recently, similar to Burns, but Gdula argues this is acceptable given TPC San Antonio greatly rewards short game proficiency, with scrambling historically correlating strongly with success. Hall has made two prior cuts at this course, placing T28 and T58 respectively, despite being a significantly less accomplished professional in those previous appearances. Now, in the midst of his best professional season, Gdula believes Hall's combination of elite short game skills and improving overall form make him a credible value play for a top-20 finish this week.

Brandon Gdula highlighted Sam Burns as an attractive top-10 bet (+450) at the Valero Texas Open due primarily to his elite short game metrics. Burns ranks number one in the field in combined strokes gained around-the-green and putting over recent events, enabling him to rank fifth overall in approach-through-putting metrics despite considerably struggling recently with his iron play. With three consecutive tournaments of poor iron performance, Gdula acknowledges the recent struggles but trusts Burns' long-term iron profile, citing excellent performances like the WM Phoenix Open. Given TPC San Antonio's historical correlation with short game excellence, Gdula believes Burns' elite strengths in putting and wedge play justify a strong top-10 bet, despite his temporary iron inconsistencies.

Jim Sannes views Daniel Berger as an appealing outright bet at 35-to-1 despite Berger's recent profile showing more consistent finishes rather than outright winning volatility. Berger's game has been trending positively this season, evidenced by runner-up finishes at the RSM and Phoenix Open and a streak of four straight top-25 results since Phoenix. While there are concerns he might not have shown peak-level upside lately due to recent injuries, Sannes argued that Berger's overall strong skill set—highlighted by excellent driving, and solid approach and short game—is well suited to TPC San Antonio. Sannes found value in the outright market by suggesting Berger's number does not reflect his true upside potential thoroughly enough, feeling confident Berger could rediscover the winner's form he showed previously before his injury setbacks.

Reiterating previous enthusiasm, Brandon Gdula doubled down on Denny McCarthy as a prime outright bet at 28-1 odds. McCarthy's dramatically improved iron play—well reflected by career-best rolling averages (per DataGolf)—coupled with elite putting and solid recent performances (runner-up last year with strong tee-to-green game), greatly boosts his winning chances here. Gdula emphasized McCarthy’s recent consistency, gaining impressive strokes per round with his approaches over his last five events, believing he's positioned ideally to secure his maiden PGA Tour victory at TPC San Antonio.

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.