Fantasy Golf: Sony Open in Hawaii DraftKings value picks
If you’ve followed these power rankings and sleeper picks over the course of the last year or so, you know how much I love me some CH3. He’s still one of the more underrated talents on the PGA TOUR, but when it comes to fantasy, he finds his way into my lineups several times.
The reason is pretty simple – Howell III has plenty of courses on the TOUR calendar that he finds consistent success at, and this early stop at Waialae fits the bill perfectly.
Howell will be making his 17th consecutive start at the Sony Open in Hawaii, and the stats speak for themselves. According to official TOUR records, Howell ranks third in career earnings at Waialae, and he’s got four top-ten finishes in his last six starts.
The 38-year-old Augusta native enjoyed a solid fall campaign, scoring three top-25s in his five starts in October and November. He peaked with a tie for fourth place in the OHL Classic at Mayakoba – yet another course for this particular horse. Like most other players, he’s rested from a seven-week break, and he should come in charged up for success.
The $8,800 salary on DraftKings is more than fair for Howell, and it won’t restrict you at all from targeting at least one five-figure player, if that’s your preferred strategy. Look for the veteran to pay off big this week in Hawaii, and beyond this year.