Holliman doesn't suggest the same will be true for Rahm, but defending a tournament title is never easy. A list of golfers who could surprise and disappoint this year. For all golfers not included in this ranking, refer to the TOTAL MONEY column in NON-MEMBER OFF+WGC EARNINGS as your reference to determine salary. The returns were immediate with a win at the Sanderson Farms Championship. 56b. Tom Hoge Baseline Ranking: 381-Year Starts: 28Notes: The man from Fargo gained strokes on approach in 70% of his measured rounds last season which was bettered by just three golfers (Russell Henley, Shane Lowry, and Will Zalatoris). Similar to Piercy, you know the style of course that suits him well and you can sit him on weeks where distance is required. Denny McCarthy Baseline Ranking: 371-Year Starts: 26Notes: He was 2nd on TOUR in strokes gained putting last season. David LingmerthBaseline Ranking: 1401-Year Starts: 25Notes: He popped with three finishes of T11 or better in his last four starts this fall. Now, he presents as, well, it depends on your opposition. Holliman has been on a roll since last season. Thats a message of appreciation from season-long fantasy commissioners and gamers to the powerbrokers of the PGA TOUR for eliminating the wraparound component following the 2022-23 season. It's also a time when many season-long leagues decide to have their drafts for the upcoming year. It's likely too much to ask for him to join the same tier at Fitz in 2023 but there is definitely a lot of untapped potential that could reward gamers that jump in now. Rory McIlroyBaseline Ranking: 11-Year Starts: 22Notes: The Ulsterman was slow to find his footing after the COVID pause in 2020 but he's found his groove again, in a big way. Power and precisions for days. With a few things working in his favor, Sepp Straka snags a spot among Bryce Danielson's value plays for this week's contests on Yahoo. 1 (and SI World Golf Ranking No. As a rookie, the Canadian was limited to 21 starts due to a fractured rib and a bout with COVID-19, but he capitalized on the break. NOTES: Age of Sept. 9, 2022 | An asterisk beside a salary indicates a bargain. 47. Cam Davis Baseline Ranking: 351-Year Starts: 25Notes: The youngster was 34th in birdie rate and 9th in eagle rate last season. His short game remains in the elite category but his ball-striking stats suggest a return to more boom-or-bust outputs. 2022-23 Fantasy Golf Cheat Sheet. 2022-23 PGA TOUR full-membership fantasy rankings Brian HarmanBaseline Ranking: 241-Year Starts: 24Notes: The smooth-swinging lefty made it to East Lake for the second time in his career, in 2022. Currently ranked 1st in the FedExCup, there is a chance he goes drafted a bit too early but he's likely good value if he drops outside of the top 30 in your draft. He made it to East Lake and finished 10th. If he can tidy up the driver, even better. 50, so there are. FULL-MEMBERSHIP RANKINGS: Intro | 1-50 | 51-100 | 101-150 | 151-200 | 201-214 | Cheat sheet. He likes the upside of Collin Morikawa. I think he actually has an advantage as he knows how to contend without distance as he did for so many years. I can't say we're officially out of the woods but he does at least appear to be hanging around the PGA TOUR for now. 35. 23. He got married during his time off and is expected to return from his herniated discs at the Sentry TOC. It may feel foreign, but if Ryan Pohle is right, you can't go wrong with a wager on Alex Noren. Its the lowest threshold in memory, so it stands to reason that it will be threatened if not crossed multiple times. Prime time! 43. Max HomaBaseline Ranking: 111-Year Starts: 21Notes: It's safe to say he's finally lived up to his amateur pedigree. After a momentous 2021, it would have been surprising if there was a slump by any definition. There is also a chance of regression to 2021 levels but the upside is too exciting to ignore so I would try to draft him earlier when I can. We should probably give hiim a bump when playing by the coast but there aren't that many coastal events during the meat of the 2023 schedule. Byeong Hun An has come on, and Len Hochberg likes his chances to make an impact in this week's contests on DraftKings. 149. The Spaniard showed how much he wanted it, storming to a four-shot victory and his second major title. Fantasy Golf Rankings: Top 150 for 2022 | Culp's Corner - NBC Sports EDGE The model is also targeting three other golfers with PGA Championship odds 2023 of 20-1 or longer who will make surprising runs. 20. Its designed to be evergreen I will not be updating it and as your resource for things big and small. Adam Hadwin Baseline Ranking: 421-Year Starts: 23Notes: The Canadian has finished top 65 in the FedExCup race in five of the last six seasons. Top 80 = Top 125 exemptions plus entry into the Charles Schwab Challenge. I'm breaking out my top 150 in chunks of 25 so if you missed the first four, here they are: 50. He typically plays just 15 to 19 events on the PGA TOUR which is the only real reason to look elsewhere at the top. Billy HorschelBaseline Ranking: 211-Year Starts: 23Notes: The Florida Gator continues to underperform in majors but he feasts on weaker fields throughout the year. Selecting him as your first-rounder is a matter of personal preference, but he answered a challenging 2020-21 admirably. Spots in THE PLAYERS and the U.S. Open already secure. Matched 2020-21 totals in top 10s (four) and top 25 (10), but he delivered a trio of podium finishes, so thats why it felt like he was center stage so often. FanDuel PGA DFS Picks: Masters Cash and GPP Strategy. My handle is beside my byline at the top. He brings an all-around balanced attack to the table but his game is also trending toward off-the-tee and putting being his strengths which is a good mold to land on. He lost momentum from there with just one top 50 in his last six stroke-play events. Hideki Matsuyama Baseline Ranking: 321-Year Starts: 21Notes: Matsuyama missed just one cut last season (21 starts) but also had two mid-tourney WDs and remains a pre-tourney threat to back out, any time he's in a listed field. There are 47 tournaments, the last three of which comprising the FedExCup Playoffs. Fantasy Golf Rankings: Top 150 for 2023 Part 2 | Culp's Corner The PGA TOUR is taking a break over the holidays but many gamers are drafting for the 2023 schedule. His baseline rank of just 32nd could be viewed from two different angles. The DFS enthusiast from Iowa State can be found on Twitter @futureoffantasy. World No. As long as he stays healthy he brings a lot of winning upside to the table. Fantasy Golf Rankings: Top 150 for 2022 Part 2 | Culp's Corner Cameron ChampBaseline Ranking: 1501-Year Starts: 23Notes: He remains a menace off the tee, ranking 1st in driving distance last season.