The Memorial Tournament Presented by Workday returns to Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, introducing another thrilling week of PGA Tour action. Known for its challenging layout and demanding conditions, Muirfield Village is a course where accuracy and precision are paramount. With only 70 players in the field and the top 50 and ties making the cut, this signature event will test the mettle of the best golfers in the world. As players navigate the tree-lined fairways, deep rough and small, bunker-surrounded greens, PGA DFS enthusiasts must carefully strategize their picks.
Here’s your comprehensive guide to navigating the DFS landscape for the Memorial Tournament 2024.
PGA DFS: Memorial Tournament 2024
Course Breakdown
- Muirfield Village Golf Club
- Dublin, Ohio
- Par 72
- 7,569 Yards
- Bentgrass Fairways
- Bentgrass Greens
Muirfield Village is a notoriously difficult track that demands accuracy both off the tee and on approach shots. The fairways, while slightly wider than some recent venues, are tree-lined with numerous bunkers and water hazards in play. The rough is deep and penal, reminiscent of Major Championship conditions. The greens are small, surrounded by bunkers and require a strong around-the-green game for success. Water is in play on 70% of the holes, adding to the challenge.
The weather forecast suggests steady winds around 12-15 mph, with gusts into the 20s and a 25-30% chance of rain on three out of four days. Be sure to check closer to the tournament for any updates.
Our projected winning score is -10, with a cut at +2. Recent winners like Viktor Hovland and Patrick Cantlay highlight the need for a complete game at Muirfield Village, emphasizing accuracy and scrambling ability.
Stats to Build Around:
- Shots Gained Tee-to-Green
- Shots Gained Approach
- Opportunities Gained
- Approach From 150-200 Yards
- Shots Gained Around-the-Green
- Sand Save Percentage
- Shots Gained Putting on Bentgrass
PGA DFS Strategy
To succeed at Muirfield, players need a well-rounded game. Emphasize accuracy from tee to green and a strong around-the-green game in your PGA DFS lineups. This tournament typically rewards consistent players, making it less likely for a lesser-known player to rise to the top.
Memorial Tournament PGA DFS Plays
(Prices courtesy of DraftKings)
High-Tier Plays ($9,000 & Above)
- Scottie Scheffler ($12,500)
- Rory McIlroy ($11,100)
- Xander Schauffele ($10,900)
- Ludvig Aberg ($9,500)
- Justin Thomas ($9,200)
High-Tier Fades ($9,000 & Above)
- Viktor Hovland ($10,200)
- Collin Morikawa ($9,800)
- Patrick Cantlay ($9,400)
- Tommy Fleetwood ($9,100)
Mid-Tier Plays ($7,000-$8,900)
- Corey Conners ($8,500)
- Sam Burns ($8,300)
- Alex Noren ($8,100)
- Si Woo Kim ($7,700)
- Christiaan Bezuidenhout ($7,300)
- Lucas Glover ($7,000)
Mid-Tier Fades ($7,000-$8,900)
- Russell Henley ($8,000)
- Tony Finau ($7,900)
- Shane Lowry ($7,900)
- Rickie Fowler ($7,000)
Low-Tier Plays ($7,000 & Below)
- Victor Perez ($6,800)
- Taylor Moore ($6,800)
- Austin Eckroat ($6,700)
- Lee Hodges ($6,500)
- Seamus Power ($6,300)
Low-Tier Fades ($7,000 & Below)
- Justin Rose ($6,900)
- Taylor Pendrith ($6,700)
- Davis Riley ($6,400)
- Emiliano Grillo ($6,100)
Check out all of our content for the Memorial Tournament 2024:
- PGA DFS: Memorial Tournament 2024
- PropKings: Memorial Tournament 2024
- Between Bets: Memorial Tournament 2024 Outrights
Good luck this week! Thanks for checking out our PGA DFS picks for the Memorial Tournament 2024, and be sure to check out our golf crew live every Tuesday night at 8:30 p.m. EST on the 19th Hole!
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