Ryan Fox did just enough to make it to the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. The golfer from New Zealand finished T-47 last week at the BMW Championship. This allowed Fox to secure the 30th and final spot. The 39-year-old rode one incredible Saturday at the Open Championship to glory. Since then, Fox has struggled back in the states. Errant drives have been a big reason why with Fox ranking 140th in driver accuracy (53.49%). He also lost 1.1 strokes to putting along with 0.53 strokes off the tee. Worse, greens in regulation have slipped to 64.71% (121st). Fox may be more likely to again finish in the bottom 10 this week compared to the Top 10 from a betting standpoint.

Adam Scott did enough to make the TOUR Championship in 2026. The Australian golfer, now 46, had three Top 10 results and has found ways to stay in contention. Scott has three consecutive Top 20 results buoyed by solid final rounds (including a 67 at the BMW Championship). Putter volatility is a huge concern for Scott though. In three of his previous four tournaments, Scott has either gained or lost 1+ strokes to putting. Worse, at the BMW Championship, Scott lost 1.26 strokes and missed several easy putts. Yes, Atlanta can be a little more forgiving but the scores are typically better (262 last year). It is probably a reason to stray from Scott especially in DFS circles.

Alex Fitzpatrick made the splash at the right time when he won in New Orleans with older brother Matt. The English golfer made his presence felt when he contended in the two tournaments after (a fourth at the Truist Championship). He expected some bumps and so far the PGA Playoff has been a thud with two outside Top 40 results. That streak goes back to four events when including the Open Championship (T-71). Driving distance (314 yards) and accuracy (64.95%) are both 25th. Driving the ball at East Lake Golf Club is vital but so is putting. This is where Fitzpatrick has struggled over his previous five tournaments in spite of a 66 to open the BMW Championship. The younger Fitzpatrick may be a golfer to avoid from a DFS and betting perspective.

Kristoffer Reitan realized the PGA Playoffs are truly different. The Norwegian golfer made some adjustments at the BMW Championship. A T-22 result is much better than what occurred at the FedEx St. Jude Championship (T-58). Reitan's lone PGA win came at Quail Hollow in May and top results have been harder to come by. Reitan did okay at the DP World Championship last year (T-26). It is why Reitan could be considered a bit of an unknown. Extra putts per round (29,09 - 101st) over the first three rounds may be a reason why the golfer could be faded from a betting and even DFS perspective. The opening holes could be very telling for Reitan and how he controls the adrenaline and nerves.