The final stretch of Segment 1 is here, with the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard marking the last of 10 tournaments in PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf presented by PGA TOUR Superstore. This means you don’t have to worry about roster management as all golfers will be replenished with three starts when Segment 2 launches with THE PLAYERS Championship next week.
Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Ludvig Åberg are the top picks in this event, each presenting a unique angle from the other. McIlroy (72.8% ownership) and Scheffler (67.1%) take the first and second spots, while Åberg (60.6%) is third. However, don’t overlook notable players like Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Collin Morikawa, and Hideki Matsuyama.
These golfers offer a significant punch in fantasy, despite being relative favorites to prevail. If you choose to go with McIlroy, Scheffler, or Åberg, consider designating another household name as your captain. For those who want to take the alternative route, Justin Thomas is a strong contender to consider.
The key to success this week lies not in chasing McIlroy, Scheffler, and Åberg but rather in focusing on the other three players on your roster. Take note of those who demand caution, such as Harris English and Sahith Theegala, while also considering Sam Burns and Sungjae Im for DFS.
Xander Schauffele is making his fourth start at Bay Hill after a two-week injury layoff. He’s in a rare position to be considered a contrarian in fantasy and DFS. Keep an eye on his consecutive cuts-made streak of 57 and any media appearances he may have this week.
As the field narrows, Xander Schauffele remains a sleeper pick for props and DFS. With 131 automatic qualifiers for THE PLAYERS Championship next week, Jackson Suber is one step closer to debuting at TPC Sawgrass, even if he’s currently outside the last bubble for entry.
Source: https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/betting-dfs/2025/03/04/fantasy-insider-rob-bolton-arnold-palmer-invitational-bay-hill-rory-mcilroy-lowry-scheffler-aberg