PGA DFS: Genesis Scottish Open 2024

The Genesis Scottish Open returns to North Berwick, Scotland, where players will face the modern links-style course, The Renaissance Club. This picturesque par-70 course requires creativity and adaptability. With unpredictable winds and the unique challenge of fescue greens, the Genesis Scottish Open will test skill and strategy.

Let’s dive into our PGA DFS course preview, plus our plays and fades to help you build a winning fantasy golf lineup.

PGA DFS: Genesis Scottish Open 2024

Course Overview

• The Renaissance Club
• North Berwick, Scotland
• Par 70
• 7,237 Yards
• Fescue/Bent Fairways
• Bent Greens

The Renaissance Club is a modern links-style course featuring deep pot bunkers and extensive native areas with deep rough. Being a coastal course, it’s susceptible to fluctuating weather, particularly wind, which can significantly affect play. The greens are large but challenging due to the fescue, requiring players who can handle hard surfaces and run-out drives. Success here often hinges on creativity around the green.

Current forecasts predict mild weather with wind speeds around 10-15 mph. However, conditions can change quickly, making adaptability crucial. Considering the favorable conditions, the projected winning score is -22, with a projected cut of -3.

Past winners of the Genesis Scottish Open include Rory McIlroy (2023), Xander Schauffele (2022) and Min Woo Lee (2021).

Stats to Build Around

• Good Drives Gained
• Strokes Gained Approach
• Strokes Gained Around-the-Green
• 3-Putt Avoidance
• Birdie-or-Better Rate
• Bogey Avoidance
• Strokes-Gained Par 5
• Strokes-Gained Par 3

PGA DFS Strategy

With diverse player profiles capable of winning here, spreading your picks across a larger pool is wise. Distance is a minor tie-breaker, but firm ground levels the playing field for shorter hitters. Golfers with sonsistent all-around games should perform well.

Genesis Scottish Open PGA DFS Picks

(Prices courtesy of DraftKings)

High-Tier Plays ($9,000 & Above)

• Rory McIlroy ($11,900)
• Collin Morikawa ($10,300)
• Hideki Matsuyama ($9,400)

High-Tier Fades ($9,000 & Above)

• Xander Schauffele ($11,700)
• Ludvig Aberg ($10,500)
• Matthew Fitzpatrick ($9,000).

Mid-Tier Plays ($8,900 to $7,000)

• Justin Thomas ($8,800)
• Brian Harman ($8,600)
• Sungjae Im ($8,500)
• Denny McCarthy ($7,400)
• Tom Hoge ($7,100)
• Tom McKibbin ($7,000)

Mid-Tier Fades ($8,300 to $7,000)

• Aaron Rai ($8,300)
• Wyndham Clark ($8,100)
• Byeong Hun An ($7,600)
• Thomas Detry ($7,200)

Low-Tier Plays (Below $7,000)

• Jordan Smith ($6,600)
• Ben Griffin ($6,600)
• Sebastian Soderberg ($6,400)
• Seamus Power ($6,400)
• Andrew Novak ($6,200)

Low-Tier Fades (Below $7,000)

• Matthieu Pavon ($6,900)
• Eric Cole ($6,400)
• Sam Stevens ($6,200)
• Sami Valimaki ($5,700)

Check out all of our content for the Genesis Scottish Open 2024:

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• PGA DFS: Genesis Scottish Open 2024