PGA DFS: Valspar Championship 2024

Welcome to the Valspar Championship, set to challenge golfers at the picturesque Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Fla. Known for its demanding layout and unique features, this tournament promises an exciting test of skill and strategy for PGA Tour competitors.

Here is our complete breakdown and favorite plays from a PGA DFS perspective for the Valspar Championship 2024.

PGA DFS: Valspar Championship 2024

Course Breakdown

• Copperhead Course, Innisbrook Resort
• Palm Harbor, Fla.
• Par 71
• 7,340 yards
• Bermuda fairways, framed by tree-lined corridors and doglegs, demanding accuracy and shot shaping off the tee.
• Bermuda greens overseeded with Poa present a challenging putting surface, often protected by bunkers and water hazards.

The Copperhead Course is renowned for its unforgiving nature, with strategic challenges at every turn. Accurate tee shots are essential, with approach shots often coming from distances of 175 yards and beyond due to forced layups. The Snake Pit, comprised of holes 16, 17 and 18, serves as a daunting finale, testing golfers’ nerves and skills. Par-5 scoring holds significant importance, given the course’s unique layout featuring four par 5s and five par 3s.

Weather conditions are expected to compound the course’s difficulty, with winds consistently above 15 mph and potentially reaching gusts exceeding 30 mph on Friday. Mild temperatures in the mid-70s are forecasted, but rain may present another challenge.

With the course’s formidable layout and tough conditions, the projected winning score is anticipated to be around -10, while the cut will likely fall around +2. Past champions like Taylor Moore, Sam Burns and Paul Casey highlight the tournament’s history of competitive play.

Stats to Build Around:

• Shots Gained Approach
• Good Drives Gained
• Shots Gained Scrambling, particularly From Beyond 30 Yards
• Approach Shots From Distances Over 175 yards
• Shots Gained on Par 3s and Par 5s

PGA DFS Strategy

With a condensed player pool focused on accuracy and consistency, prioritize golfers with a track record of navigating challenging courses effectively. Given the course’s unforgiving nature, a balanced lineup approach may prove beneficial.

Valspar Championship 2024 PGA DFS Plays

(Prices courtesy of DraftKings)

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

• Xander Schauffele ($11,200)
• Sam Burns ($10,900)
• Justin Thomas ($10,400)
• Min Woo Lee ($9,000)

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

• Cameron Young ($9,600)
• Sungjae Im ($9,400)
• Tony Finau ($9,300)

Mid-Tier Plays ($7,600-$8,900)

• Keith Mitchell ($8,900)
• Aaron Rai ($8,500)
• Doug Ghim ($8,400)
• Thorbjorn Olesen ($7,600)

Mid-Tier Fades ($7,600-$8,900)

• Eric Cole ($8,700)
• Keegan Bradley ($8,600)
• Maverick McNealy ($8,100)

Low-Tier Plays ($7,500 & Below)

• Billy Horschel ($7,400)
• Akshay Bhatia ($7,100)
• Bud Cauley ($6,400)
• Carson Young ($6,300)
• Hayden Springer ($6,100)
• Rafael Campos ($5,600)
• Kevin Dougherty ($5,200)
• Trace Crowe ($5,100)

Low-Tier Fades ($7,500 & Below)

• Ben Griffin ($6,800)
• Thomas Detry ($6,800)
• Taylor Pendrith ($6,600)
• Jhonattan Vegas ($6,100)
• Cameron Champ ($5,700)

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

• Between Bets: Valspar Championship 2024 Outrights
• PropKings: Valspar Championship 2024
• PGA DFS: Valspar Championship 2024

Good luck this week! Thanks for checking out our PGA DFS picks for the Valspar Championship 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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