Top DFS player Notorious shares his favorite PGA DFS picks for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, the penultimate PGA TOUR event of the year before a break in January. Notorious reflects on the recent World Wide Technology Championship, where Ben Griffin showcased exceptional skill, winning his third tournament of the year. Griffin has established himself as a reliable performer on the PGA TOUR, raising questions about his potential in major tournaments. Notorious points out that while some of his picks—like Griffin, Victor Perez, Matti Schmid, and Eric Cole—performed admirably, others missed the cut, making it a mixed week for DFS lineups.
The tournament this week takes place at the picturesque Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda, which spans just 21 square miles and is home to seven golf courses. Although the venue has hosted the event for several years, crucial ShotLink data is unavailable, creating challenges for players and analysts alike. The winners at this course have varied greatly, leading Notorious to believe that no clear player fit emerges. However, he aims to narrow down potential lineups based on skill sets vital for this course.
Port Royal is a Par 71, measuring under 6,900 yards. Its shorter layout and challenging fairways suggest that a bomb-and-gauge strategy won’t suffice; accuracy is key, especially with significant winds forecast for the weekend, averaging over 20 MPH. This unpredictable weather will heighten the importance of precision with both drives and iron play, as well as around-the-green performance.
Notorious’s core player pick for the week is Rico Hoey, who is showing promising form. Hoey’s recent finishes include T9, MC, T4, T2, and T21 since switching to a long putter, indicating improvement in his putting performance, which previously hampered him. Distinguished as one of the best ball strikers on the PGA TOUR—ranking 4th in Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee and 2nd in Strokes Gained: Approach—Hoey is set to impact the tournament significantly. After finishing T17 at this event last year, his consistency and skill make him a strong candidate for DFS lineups this week.
For those interested in optimizing their lineups, additional resources and reports that leverage official PGA TOUR data are available for deeper insights into player performances.