Daily Fantasy Golf 2015: Primer and Strategy for DraftKings British Open

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Published: July 13, 2015

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There's nothing quite like the British Open taking place at "The Home of Golf" in St. Andrews, and the illustrious third major of the year returns to Scotland's iconic course for the 2015 edition beginning Thursday.

The absence of Rory McIlroy due to an ankle injury has undoubtedly stripped the field of one of the initial favorites, but it's failed to quell the overall hype. Open Championships at St. Andrews have produced a wealth of worthy champions, with seven of the last eight winners already having a major title on their resume.

Major experience—and success—should be among the biggest of pluses, but it will also take impeccably low scores for golfers to threaten victory over the weekend. Of the last five British Opens to take place at St. Andrews, four have included scores of 19-under, 18-under, 16-under and 14-under.

Finding a golfer not just capable, but dangerous to rip off consecutive birdies will be a huge key, but the quirkiness of St. Andrews will also call for the right poise and control on other holes. It will take the complete package for success in Scotland, so let's take a look at strong picks from varying price ranges to help navigate your way to victory. 

 

Jordan Spieth: $12,000



Winner of both major championships thus far in 2015, Jordan Spieth will eat up nearly one fourth of your salary—but assured to be by far the most selected golfer, you're likely better off building around him than not. A big deal was seemingly made of him competing in the John Deere Classic the weekend prior, but he went out and won the tournament in a playoff.

Virtually the biggest adjustment to make for Spieth is the speed of the St. Andrews greens, which shouldn't be a big issue considering how he sets himself up on the greens. He ranks first on the PGA Tour in strokes gained total, and eighth in strokes gained on the green. With the chance to win ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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