PGA DFS: TOUR Championship 2024

Welcome to the final showdown of the PGA Tour season, the 2024 TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club. This prestigious event not only concludes the FedEx Cup Playoffs but also crowns the season’s top player. With a rich history of dramatic finishes and elite competition, East Lake is a true test of skill, strategy and mental toughness. As the players face staggered starting positions, course knowledge and precision will be critical for success in our PGA DFS plays and fades.

Let’s dive into the key aspects of this week’s strategy to help you build a winning fantasy golf lineup.

PGA DFS Preview: TOUR Championship 2024

Course Overview

• East Lake Golf Club
• Atlanta
• Par 71
• 7,490 Yards
• Zoysia Fairways
• Bermuda Greens

Course history is particularly significant this week, as East Lake has consistently rewarded players with a strong track record here. The course has undergone some notable renovations, including new bunkers, reshaped greens and a slight extension in yardage, changing from a par 70 to a par 71. These adjustments will likely impact play, but the core of the course remains a true second-shot test, where precision on approach shots will be key. Long approaches to deceptively small greens make this a true second-shot type of course. The greens have plenty of undulation to them; however, putting has not traditionally been a make-or-break stat here. PGA DFS players need not be overly concerned with putting or around-the-green play this week. Instead, focus should be on accuracy and finding the right approach buckets.

Expect hot and humid conditions with scattered storms daily, which could make the course more receptive. The heat will be intense, potentially giving an edge to players with early tee times who might avoid the worst of the afternoon conditions. Once again, there is no cut line this week, and the projected winning score sits at -22. 

Previous winners of the tournament include Viktor Hovland (2023), Rory McIlroy (2022, 2019 and 2016),  Patrick Cantlay (2021) and Dustin Johnson (2020).

Stats to Build Around

• Strokes Gained Off-the-Tee
• Strokes Gained Approach
• Opportunities Gained
• Proximity From 200+ Yards
• Proximity From 125-150 Yards
• Strokes Gained Par-4s and Par-5s
• Bogey Avoidance
• 3-Putt Avoidance

PGA DFS Strategy

The staggered starting positions will play a critical role in PGA DFS strategy this week. While some players begin with an advantage, the field is still open, and movement on the leaderboard will be significant. Building a balanced lineup with a mix of players who can either maintain their lead or ascend the ranks is essential. Given Xander Schauffele’s course history and current form, he may be the chalk play to embrace. However, don’t overlook the potential for surprise performances from those starting further back.

2024 TOUR Championship PGA DFS Picks

(Prices courtesy of DraftKings)

High-Tier Plays (Over $9,000)

• Scottie Scheffler ($12,200)
• Xander Schauffele ($11,000)

High-Tier Fades (Over $9,000)

• Ludvig Adberg ($9,900)
• Patrick Cantlay ($9,400)
• Collin Morikawa ($9,100)

Mid-Tier Plays ($8,400 to $7,000)

• Sam Burns ($8,400)
• Adam Scott ($7,900)
• Russell Henley ($7,400)
• Billy Horschel ($7,100)

Mid-Tier Fades: ($8,000 to $7,000)

• Tony Finau ($7,700)
• Sungjae Im ($7,500)
• Sahith Theegala ($7,000)

Low-Tier Plays (Below $7,000)

• Justin Thomas ($6,800)
• Taylor Pendrith ($6,500)
• Aaron Rai ($6,400)

Low-Tier Fades (Below $7,000)

• Akshay Bhatia ($6,900)
• Christiaan Bezuidenhout ($6,300)
• Chris Kirk ($6,200)

Check out all of our content for the TOUR Championship 2024:

• PGA DFS: TOUR Championship 2024
• PropKings: TOUR Championship 2024
• Between Bets: Tour Championship 2024