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Fantasy Golf: Arnold Palmer Invitational DraftKings picks

By Brandon Raper

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 14: A view of the new Arnold Palmer statue by the first tee during a practise round for the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented By MasterCard at Bay Hill on March 14, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 14: A view of the new Arnold Palmer statue by the first tee during a practise round for the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented By MasterCard at Bay Hill on March 14, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /
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Tiger Woods Arnold Palmer Invitational DraftKings
PALM HARBOR, FL – MARCH 11: Tiger Woods plays his shot from the 14th tee during the final round of the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort Copperhead Course on March 11, 2018 in Palm Harbor, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

If you weren’t glued to your TV during the later part of the Valspar Championship – eyes dried out from not blinking, sofa cushion perfectly grooved – then I don’t know what to tell you. Either you still really dislike Tiger (kind of understandable?), or you simply can’t be moved by some of the most dramatic moments in golf.

Since you’re here, reading a column about fantasy golf, I’m going to guess you didn’t fall into either of those categories. With that being the case, I probably don’t go too deep on this pick. But if you’re still not convinced, allow me to address your concerns.

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Tiger Woods knows Bay Hill inside and out. He’s won here eight times in his career. That’s more wins than Doral, more than Torrey Pines, more than Muirfield Village. The only place his record compares in terms of wins is Firestone, also with eight. But we may get there later this year.

I was a skeptic, sure. I figured I’d believe Tiger was “back” when I saw it. I held my judgment when he finished T23 at the Farmers Insurance Open. His missed cut at Riviera didn’t bother me, but then he bounced right back for a T-12 finish at the Honda Classic. Then, this past week at the Valspar Championship, it felt like Tiger was destined to be back in the winner’s circle sooner than anyone could have guessed.

Sure, there are leaks. Tiger couldn’t buy a birdie putt all day on Sunday, save for the 44-footer he made on 17, just to keep it close for one more hole. But his iron play was steady, and his short game was magic, circa 2000. One or two chips find the cup, and we’re looking at a winner.

If Tiger remains healthy, there’s no better place this side of Augusta for him to win. I’m rostering Tiger and absolutely loving the price.

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