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Welcome to the Vegas swing, baby. It’s gonna be a fun west coast ride and we kick it off with The Shriners Open. We’ve got a full field event this week that is going to test APP precision and PUTT, but make no mistake about it, it’ll be another birdie-fest. I want good ball strikers but being sharp OTT isn’t a pre-requisite as the fairways are wide and there isn’t much trouble beyond them even if you miss. We’re going to discuss the course dynamics at length during our PGA Livestream, which of course, will feature @TeeOffSports model breakdown. In the interim, check out the Shriners Open Initial Picks. I’ll note that most of the plays below are for GPP and we will have at least two additional articles tomorrow that will address both GPP and Cash.
Viktor Hovland (10600) – No experience on this track, but I think he’s the best golfer in this field and his ball striking and APP play can get red hot which is what you’re going to need here.
Abraham Ancer (10400) – He’s in good form and is certainly a good fit with his ball striking and potentially hot putter. His course history is hit or miss with two 4th place finishes and 2 MCs, but I’m leaning toward a Top 10 finish this week.
Louis Oosthuizen (9900) – I think Louis has plenty of opportunity to be contending here late on Sunday afternoon. He’s a great ball striker, particularly on APP and he’s no stranger to a hot putter. Interesting to note that he hasn’t been great from the APP proximities I’m focused upon this week, but I’m willing to overlook that.
Si Woo Kim (9000) – I like him as a GPP play if his rostership is low. He’s made 3 cuts in a row at The Shriners Open and that includes two Top 15s. His recent form has also been very good. The putter can get him in trouble but I’ll take a chance on him this week.
Erik Van Rooyen (8000) – We haven’t seen much of EVR lately which makes it the perfect time to roster him as people likely take a wait and see approach. Last we saw him he was in his best form as he fought to get into the FedEx Cup Playoffs and then continued to surge. A great play if the ownership is low. Speaking of good GPPs at low ownership, if Patrick Reed is very low owned, he’s another guy I would play in GPPs.
Russell Henley (7900) – I’m looking for guys who may be able to stuff it near the pin on these large Bentgrass greens. If Henley’s APP game is what it can be, he’s certainly eligible to do just that. He’s made 3 out of his last 4 cuts here, but nothing higher than 24th.
Kevin Streelman (7800) – His history here is just plain bad and his recent history isn’t much better. I happen to think he’s a great course fit and I think he may be a very sneaky and low owned GPP play. Do not play him in cash.
Brian Harman (7600) – I really wonder what his ownership will be at The Shriners Open. If he’s low owned he’s an easy play for me with three Top 20s over his last three on this track. I’m hopeful that his awful recent form will steer people away (and I’d like to chalk up that poor form to fatigue down the stretch of a jam packed 2021 season).
Pat Perez (7200) – Not a guy I normally roster but I like his APP play and his OTT game won’t hurt him to badly. He can rack up birdies and find a hot putter and while he MC’d last year, he placed 3rd and 7th the two times prior to that. Honorable mention to Maverick McNealy in this 7k range.
Henrik Norlander (7000) – His history here isn’t great, but I just love his form right now. He gained over 8 strokes on APP last week and has been great on APP and with the PUTT since last summer. Hoping this is the beginning of a hot streak.
Hank Lebioda (6300) – There’s a lot to consider in this 6k range, but for now I’ll leave you with Hammerin’ Hank as it wouldn’t shock me if he returns to form. He missed the cut at the Fortinet, but was pretty good on APP and really lost it OTT and ARG. I don’t expect that to crush him at The Shriners Open and I’m willing to gamble at this price. Way more on this 6k range during our PGA Livestream.
Secret Weapon (less than 7k/less than 5% owned) – Current record is 43-13.
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