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The Info: Rickie Fowler
DFS Pricing:$10,200 DraftKings, $11,400 FanDuel
U.S. Open History (2013-2017): T-10, T-2, MC, MC, T-5
Odds:+1800 to win, +165 top-10 finish, -110 top-20 finish, -900 to make cut, +450 to miss cut
Best Odds Value: +450 to miss cut
Best Matchup Value: Jason Day (+100) over Rickie Fowler
Tee Times: 8:13 a.m. (Thursday); 1:58 p.m. (Friday)
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The Outlook
So far in his career, Fowler has done just about everything except win a major. He has, however, played very well in the majors, with nine top-10 finishes, including three at the U.S. Open. He ranks 36th on tour in total driving, which will play a huge factor this week, and he's 18th in GIR, the other stat I'm eyeing at Shinnecock. Fowler is coming off a top-10 finish at the Memorial the last time we saw him. Look for him to once again be in the discussion on Sunday at a major championship.
The Metrics
Here's how Fowler 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: T-4th
- Recent Adjusted Round Score: T-26th
- Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green: 26th
- Long-Term Driving Distance: 53rd
- Strokes Gained: Approach: 35th
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