Fantasy Golf: Arnold Palmer Invitational Sleeper Picks

Mar 22, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Matt Every (left) celebrates winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard while holding the championship trophy and standing next to Arnold Palmer at Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports /

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PACIFIC PALISADES, CA – FEBRUARY 18: Smylie Kaufman walks to the 8th green during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 18, 2016 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR) /

Smylie Kaufman

Price: $7,300

Smylie Kaufman is one of the hotter rookie golfers on the PGA TOUR this season. He’s already collected his first win at the Shriners Hospital for Childrens Open. He also had three top 10 finishes and six top 25s.

What makes Kaufman an appealing option at $7,300 is that he makes cuts and is reliable for a quality finish. Smylie has 10 made cuts in 12 starts this year, which a promising for your fantasy golf lineups.

He’s a long hitter with a solid ranking in birdie average, ranking 17th on TOUR. Not to mention he ranks 34th in strokes gained tee-to-green and 30th in putting average.

Not the sexiest numbers, but they are reliable which makes him a great play for Bay Hill and the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

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