For analysis of the top 100 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.
Jimmy Walker's British Open Odds
DFS Pricing: $6,900 DraftKings, $9,100 FanDuel
British Open History (2013-17): MC, T-26, T-30, MC, T-54
Odds: +25,000 to win, +1200 top-10 finish, +450 top-20 finish
Best Odds Value: +450 top-20 finish
Best Matchup Value: N/A
Tee Times: 7:31 a.m ET (Thursday); 2:30 a.m ET (Friday)
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The Outlook
Walker has won a major and has popped in big spots throughout his career, but the Open Championship hasn’t been one of them. He hasn't had a top-25 finish in five appearances in this major, which is enough reason for me to steer clear this week.
The Metrics
Here's how Walker ranks among others in the British Open field in several key metrics. For many more, be sure to check out the FantasyLabs PGA Models.
- Long-Term Adjusted Round Score: T-64th
- Recent Adjusted Round Score: 115th
- Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green: 61st
- Long-Term Greens in Regulation: T-128th
- Strokes Gained: Approach: 38th
- Long-Term Putts Per Round: T-4th
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