For analysis of the top-85 golfers in the field, check out this page. "Best odds value" and "Best matchup value" listed below are determined by a proprietary model built by Colin Davy. It factors in the course plus a variety of weighted metrics.
The Info: Louis Oosthuizen
DFS Pricing:$7,800 DraftKings, $9,900 FanDuel
U.S. Open History (2013-2017): WD, T40, T2, T23, T23
Odds:+5500 to win, +450 top-10 finish, +225 top-20 finish
Best Odds Value: +225 top-20 finish
Best Matchup Value: Alex Noren (+105) over Louis Oosthuizen
Tee Times:7:29 a.m. (Thursday); 1:14 p.m. (Friday)
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The Outlook
When a major rolls around, Oosthuizen is worth giving an extra look. His form always seems to be inconsistent, but he has an extra gear for these big events. He’s made the cut in 15 of his last 17 majors, with three runner-up finishes in that time frame. For a guy in the +6000 range, he’s definitely got the upside to win this tournament.
The Metrics
Here's how Oosthuizen 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: T23rd
- Recent Adjusted Round Score: T48th
- Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green: 40th
- Long-Term Driving Distance: 55th
- Strokes Gained: Approach: 73rd
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