Outright Picks
Aldrich Potgieter (+5500)
The 21-year-old South African has shown flashes of brilliance in his rookie PGA TOUR season. If not for a lucky bounce that helped Brian Campbell win in a playoff at the Mexico Open, Potgieter might be chasing his third victory already. While not a typical sleeper, his breakthrough win at the Rocket Classic and powerful driving game stand out.
However, his inconsistency—making only eight cuts in 19 starts—has kept him off some Power Rankings. That said, Black Desert Resort Golf Course suits him perfectly: wide fairways and large greens favor his length and short-iron accuracy. Expect fireworks from tee to green as he looks to take full advantage of this setup.
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Sahith Theegala (+1000)
Though Theegala hasn’t cracked the top 15 in a full-field event in over a year, he’s showing signs of resurgence during the FedExCup Fall series. After dealing with a neck injury this summer, he recently posted a strong three-round performance at the Baycurrent Classic, sitting T8 before fading to T27.
His talent and firepower make him a trusted pick to bounce back soon. Plus, with his recent engagement to Juju Chan, life is aligning both on and off the course. These odds won’t last, so now’s the time to jump on board—especially since 17 others in the field have better odds for a top-5 finish.
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Patrick Fishburn (+600)
Fishburn’s experience at Black Desert and recent form make him a solid contender. Despite missing the cut last year in the tournament’s inaugural edition, he’s been consistent lately with eight consecutive cuts made and two top 10s, climbing to 98th in the FedExCup.
His strong iron play—fifth best on TOUR in greens in regulation—is a key weapon, though large greens could limit his advantage in a shootout. With local support and solid form, Fishburn is a reliable bet to cash again.
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Noah Goodwin (+490)
Goodwin, like many rookies, sits outside the top 100 in the FedExCup (142nd), but his recent form is promising. He’s posted three top-25 finishes in his last four starts, including a T10 at the 3M Open and two other strong finishes.
His putting is a major strength, and his recent improvements in ball-striking suggest he can continue climbing the leaderboard. This pick leans on momentum and favorable odds.
Michael Brennan (+320)
If you’re unfamiliar with Brennan, these odds might surprise you—but they shouldn’t. The 23-year-old Wake Forest alum dominated the PGA TOUR Americas last season with three wins and topping the Fortinet Cup. His stellar consistency—54 rounds under par out of 59—and leading scoring average (67.00) make him one to watch.
Currently ranked 111th in the world, Brennan’s path resembles Johnny Keefer’s, who transitioned from PGA TOUR Americas points leader to Korn Ferry Tour champion and is headed to the PGA TOUR next year. Brennan is on the same trajectory, making him a value pick to reserve a unit on now before his odds shorten.
Odds sourced from FanDuel.
