PGA Tour Fantasy Picks: Honda Classic
By Sam Belden
Russell Knox — $9,000
If you’re looking for a steady player who can complement a high-risk option like Oosthuizen, look no further than Russell Knox. Beyond being one of the more consistent players on the PGA Tour, the Scot has compiled a really impressive track record in just a few career starts at PGA National, making him a savvy play in all fantasy formats.
In three career starts at PGA National, Knox has never finished outside of the top 30, picking up back-to-back podium finishes in 2014 and 2015. He came within a whisker of taking home the title in his tournament debut three years ago, falling to Russell Henley in a four-way sudden death playoff.
While he didn’t really do anything of note during the recent West Coast swing, his form is strong on the whole, evidenced by his record of five top 20s in his last six official starts. Always a strong option from tee to green, he ranks sixth on the new PGA Tour season in greens in regulation.
With such an exemplary track record at this week’s venue, Knox is sure to be a popular pick, and his reasonable price in DraftKings will only magnify that popularity. Invest, or risk getting left behind — it’s up to you.