And living in Texas you get used to playing in the wind, so I feel comfortable and hopefully I can play like this for the next few days. So I assume that the wind is not an issue for you? Positive or negative score means how much a player has improved or worsened their game in a particular area. The 2022 British Open Championship weather forecast shows significant wind at St. Andrews and the Old Course and little chance for rain all week (Wind vs. Expected Strokes Gained) Not to take away from the talent of those guys, this field will feature quite a bit more of the premiere players in the world, making me believe that that number may be up a bit with some better, and a deeper bunch of, iron players in the field. There is some severe slopes out there and then, again, the wind blows. SG: Wind is the adjusted strokes gained per round when playing on a day where average wind speeds were greater than 14 mph. Henrik Stenson (2.407 sg:total) I enjoy it, Patrick does, too. Which golfers play best in windy conditions? JORDAN SPIETH: I have the last couple years. Ive identified six of my favorite plays and will explain why each one should be treated as a priority edition to your DFS lineups. -2017 Masters, Q. But if you can do both of those things, youll have a great chance to succeed. I took that to my advantage or whatnot, and just like I said, just stuck to my game plan no matter what the conditions were. Thank you. An event taking place on a difficult course? I have been teaching the game for more than 15 years and have been teaching professionally for 8 years. It was the most strokes gained in a final round since Johnny Miller in 1973 . Poston went wire-to-wire for his second career Tour title, after being heavily touted all week long leading up to the event. Collin Morikawa 6. The field this week will consist of 156 players, including 20 PGA professionals. Assuming Rory can replicate his ball-striking records from Riviera (+8.5 strokes tee-to-green, +6.3 strokes on approach) and TPC Scottsdale (+6.2 strokes tee-to-green, +2 strokes on approach), he should have a great week. which takes on added emphasis in the expected windy conditions. Keith Mitchell: $9,700 So that experience has really helped me. I was trying to look at some older articles that you wrote for Rotoworld. The best strokes gained averages . Any chance we can get an update before the windy Masters? Phil Mickelson (2.253 sg:total) Always thought that would have been a better chance for me; usually when the conditions are crappy I do better. That doesnt mean just hitting the same shot. Youre having a laugh! DraftKings maximum salary is set at $50,000. -2018 Australian Open @ The Lakes GC. CAMERON SMITH: Im from Australia. 14th - strokes gained approach over the last 24 rounds played Strokes Gained Performance in the Wind The Fantasy Golfanac considers windy rounds to be any round where the average wind is at least 14 mph for the day. . So, yeah, its just something that Im accustomed to and I dont particularly enjoy it, but its a good challenge. Woodland's short game and putting . Trahan (0.598 sg:wind vs. 0.229 sg:total) ZACH JOHNSON: Yeah, Ive always, I guess, thrived on wind. Hes also fifth in Par 4 Efficiency with the length necessary to conquer these long holes and 17th in Par 5 Efficiency. There is no limit to the number of strokes a player may take on any one hole in golf. ROBERT GARRIGUS: You know, its attitude and playing in wind a lot. Sign up to have weekly research, analytics and other funny sh-crap sent directly to your inbox. Its obviously great food and great people here, so its always a pleasure to come back to Texas and play. Cantlay 9. But, yeah, I was pretty comfortable going out there today, knowing it was going to be tricky. I count top-3's, top-5's, top-10's, and top-20's at each event. ADAM LANDRY: Yeah, I played some really good golf in the wind. The gap seems to widen as handicaps get higher. Playing golf for a living is a blessing, and the family loves me, so everything is good. Hideki Matsuyama (2.861 sg:wind vs. 2.408 sg:total) Just hoping we can get a refresh on all the relevant sheets for the USO. Just your first impressions about the course? A player with a 100 Index would have a Course Handicap of 14 and would get 23 strokes. Rory McIlroy: $10,600 Tony Finau (2.089 sg:total) -2018 TPC San Antonio (Valero), Q. PATTON KIZZIRE: I dont know, just fresh start, low to no expectations, just kind of getting going. Sam Burns: $8,100 Jordan Spieth (2.153 sg:total) On a day like today, attitude surely plays a big part, right? Any time I have seen him he has played poorly. Justin Thomas (1.875 sg:total), Kelly Kraft (1.279 sg:wind vs. 0.464 sg:total) Get Your First Deposit Matched Up to $100! What about this course suits you? Nut Hut Members Have Won Over $3.9 Million Since June 2020! Strokes Gained Putting Lightning-Fast Bermuda Greens (Last 36 Rounds) Beau Hossler 40.9; Zach Johnson 33.1; Matt Fitzpatrick 31; Sam Burns 26.7; . I didnt quite think it was going to be up to kind of 25 mile an hour wind. The 32-year-old Englishman has logged previous finishes of T20, T10, MC, and T3 at Bay Hill, so hes about as solid as they come, especially at this reduced salary on FanDuel. So I worked through it on Monday and thats probably why I played well today just because that gave me confidence that Im now compressing the ball. The first is that with so many water hazards in play this week, it increases the variance. Small, firm, and fast greens combined with high winds typically results in a great deal of frustration for players. Rickie Fowler (2.356 sg:total) There have been some major renovations made by Gil Hanse since we last saw the course on TOUR. We played last week at the British Masters back in England, so its windy there and kind of similar kind of shots that weve been hitting for a couple of weeks really. Jamie Lovemark (1.931 sg:wind vs. 1.285 sg:total) High-end target: Jon Rahm $11,200 (1st Total Strokes Gained: Windy Conditions Bay Hill is a par 72 that runs 7,439 yards in length. Can you please refresh this page to include API? They are where golfers lose the most strokes. Well, with the wind, like I said, the course had to be very challenging. Try Daily Fantasy Golf at DraftKings now >>. Garcia 7. looks like temps will remain under 70 degrees all four days. You talk about sticking with your game plan. Justin Thomas (1.875 sg:wind vs. 2.509 sg:total) Your email address will not be published. Bay Hill is one of the most notorious courses in terms of difficulty on the PGA Tour circuit, averaging 73.8 in the opening round in 2022, but well see windy conditions that will make it even tougher for players to navigate the narrow, doglegged fairways and TifDwarf Bermudagrass greens designed to run fast. -2017 Valero. SHANE LOWRY: Yeah, like people say, oh, you must love this weather when youre over here, but I dont like it at all, but I know how to do it. Previous weeks: Fortinet Championship . So its not that I love it; but I tend to do a little bit better on it. Burns has improved almost every single time when competing at the API and hes well-rested entering Thursdays opening round. If you dont compress the ball, if you start coming out of it, start hitting these short weak right shots, the balls going to do whatever it wants to do in the air. It was really good, especially in the conditions. Attempting to walk in 60-70mph winds is dangerous, and there is a high risk of being blown over and suffering injury. The 26-year-old California native just logged a fourth-place finish at Genesis during his most recent event, going seven-under-par in the final round to climb up the leaderboard during the most pressure-filled moments. Can you please also refresh the performance in COLD WEATHER please? Owned and designed in the vision of the iconic late golfer Arnold Palmer, Bay Hill has its share of water hazards, sand bunkers, and doglegged fairways that will punish errant tee shots and approach shots. Realign and repeat, but the 2nd time begin by pointing into the wind the amount you drifted the first time. Gary Woodland (2.015 sg:total) IAN POULTER: Yeah, I definitely think, for me, I like the way the golf course sets up in the wind. I want to be ahead of it when he does come out and run away with a victory. 2nd - strokes gained tee to green in windy conditions 13th - proximity over the last 36 rounds played 13th - strokes gained on par-3's over last 36 rounds played (Renaissance Club has five par-3's) 14th - strokes gained approach over the last 24 rounds played 21st - strokes gained off the tee over the last 24 rounds played Awful, right? Ive had no success at the British Open. So, Ive shot some good scores here but its beaten me up as well. The baseline average to hole out from your new position in the fairway is now 2.91. It blows 40 and rains every day it seems like. Your last win was in San Antonio and it can get a little windy in Texas. Thanks for the heads up on comments lol. The temperature not quite, its normally a lot hotter than this at home. -2018 PGA National, Q. A stroke gained analysis can help a player to understand where they need to improve their game in order to compete at a higher level. Golfers that are great in the wind are generally elite ball-strikers or elite scrambling. It was simple, rhythmic and perfectly balanced. Are you kind of a wind sort of player? There is no one definitive answer to this question. Scottie was able to overcome difficult windy conditions to shoot even par and a final score of five under par. Bud Cauley (0.964 sg:wind vs. 1.37 sg:total) Hi Josh can you please refresh this set of data? Obviously not hurricane (laughter), but I do enjoy playing in the wind. Jason Kokrak (1.014 sg:wind vs. 1.444 sg:total) Over the past 12, 24 and 50 rounds, Zalatoris sits 22nd, ninth and eighth, respectively. Wind page is now updated. SETH REEVES: Yeah. So sure, the wind definitely blows in Texas. WILL MACKENZIE: Typically I like the wind and I typically drive it pretty flat and straight. . Age is just one of them. ADAM SCOTT: Maybe. Patrick Reed: I definitely can hit it low if I need to. Now youve played so well over the first two days, would you like the weather to kind of stay the way it is? It's the average number of strokesthe actual number of strokes. Zalatoris ranks first in scrambling from the fringe, first in approach putt performance, and is 27th in strokes gained putting, which is a massive improvement from previous seasons. Casey 10. Having a reliable sand wedge to dig out of bunkers will be imperative for a lot of players throughout the windy conditions at Bay Hill this weekend. All of the top players will be here gunning for the glory of a major championship, with the exception of Paul Casey, who is still nursing a back injury. He's too good. Patrick Cantlay 10. You have to hit the ball straight off the tee to have a chance this week. Bogey avoidance: Keeping the big numbers off the scorecard this week is going to be vital. When golfers talk about strokes gained in windy conditions, they are usually referring to how well they are able to adjust their swings to account for the wind. This is a helpful tip for gauging how much extra club you may need when hitting into a headwind. So it may not always look pretty but guys like DJ, Rory, J Day, JB, etc. Ive played well, but Ive also played horrible in the wind. Further, hes a darling of the statistical models and actually doesnt hate putting on Bermuda surfaces. I enjoy playing in it, which is helpful. There was no way to comment on the other page, so can you update https://futureoffantasy.com/overseeded-specialists through the Players/Valspar? Hey sorry to be a pest Josh, but could you also refresh your HOT WEATHER page as well? Copyright 2010- FantasyPros.com This is a tough golf course and you throw that kind of wind in there. You have to hit the ball pretty straight to stay out of the native area, whatever you want to call it, dont go into it. It was particularly enjoyable today because I shot a good score, but some days are tougher than others. Will Zalatoris. That is exceptionally high for an event, and it was strictly a DP World Tour event prior to this year. The winds blowing you all over out there and you got to kind of manipulate it and thats how I play anyway, so I think that helps. Lanto Griffin ($8,200) | MC Do you like playing in the wind? Obviously it can get windy in Perth. Can someone explain the meaning of : Sean OHair (1.302 sg:wind vs. 0.895 sg:total) Adam Hadwin (0.805 sg:wind vs. 1.44 sg:total) Seamus Power (1.091 sg:wind vs. 0.664 sg:total) Strokes Gained is now available in the FantasyLabs PGA Models. Anirban Lahiri ($7,800) | T51. Total Strokes Gained: Windy Conditions Any golfer who wants to hoist the Wanamaker Trophy must be able to battle the elements. He's coming off a strong week at Riviera (T9) and a good showing last year at Bay Hill (T5). Stay away from difficult underfoot conditions or exposed edges and get off the hill as soon as possible. He ranks in the top 10 in every other strokes gained category. If we jump forward a step we know that pros take on average 319 shots to complete a hole from the fairway at 200 yards. Pingback: 2017 Open Championship DFS Golf Outlook - Fantasy Six Pack. KEVIN TWAY: Yeah, absolutely. The weather bared its teeth on Saturday with nasty wind conditions, but the 36-hole leader is still hanging in CBSSports.com . Worldwide animated weather map, with easy to use layers and precise spot forecast. Home - Tips and Guides - Strokes gained in windy conditions? . But once you start swinging it well, like hitting it into the wind really shows you how you are hitting the golf ball because its going to only maximize your dispersion. Very interesting info. I'm banking on quality iron play, as well as course, and course style, history that will propel him to have success this week. 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