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The Info: Jon Rahm
DFS Pricing:$9,500 DraftKings, $11,800 FanDuel
U.S. Open History (2013-2017): N/A, N/A, N/A, T-23, MC
Odds:+2000 to win, +165 top-10 finish, -110 top-20 finish, -700 to make cut, +400 to miss cut
Best Odds Value: +2000 to win
Best Matchup Value: Jon Rahm (-110) over Jordan Spieth
Tee Times:1:14 p.m. (Thursday); 7:29 a.m. (Friday)
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The Outlook
Two aspects of Rahm’s performance have raised eyebrows in the short time it has taken this 23-year-old to ascend to a place among the world’s best players. The first is that he’s supremely talented, possessing the necessary skills in all parts of his game to win dozens of titles over the next few decades. The second is that he still lacks some on-course maturity, often throwing temper tantrums when he’s frustrated. No event provokes more frustration than the U.S. Open, which could mean that first aspect of his game will become overshadowed by the second if he catches a few bad breaks at Shinnecock.
The Metrics
Here's how Rahm ranks in the U.S. Open field in several key metrics. For many more, be sure to check out the FantasyLabs PGA Models.
- Long-Term Adjusted Round Score: 7th
- Recent Adjusted Round Score: T-23rd
- Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green: 17th
- Long-Term Driving Distance: 19th
- Strokes Gained: Approach: 62nd
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