Akshay Bhatia won at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and has three Top 10 results in 2026. The American golfer has seven Top 25 efforts in 13 events this season. Bhatia has been one of the best putters all year with 0.718 strokes gained (4th) but off the tee his 56.09% driving accuracy (119th). Bhatia is a longer shot at +8000 to win this week at the Memorial Tournament. However, the Top 20 betting projection could get to around +200. If Bhatia can be close to average accuracy wise with the driver, contending is very possible and he can be a viable option from both DFS and wagering standpoints.

Aaron Rai returns from some time off after winning the PGA Championship. The golfer from England humbled the Philadelphia golf course with some amazing putting. Rai actually gained more strokes from approach (1.83) compared to putting (1.77). In his last three stroke (single-player) events, Rai has double digit accuracy from his driver. The wildcard is what happens after winning a major. Just ask J.J. Spaun about that this year. Rai ranks inside the Top 10 in greens in regulation at 70.31%. Does rest become rust? That again is a valid question. The uncertainty makes one hesitant here with Rai from a DFS or betting perspective.

J.J. Spaun has had an adventurous 2026 season. The American golfer won the Valero Texas Open but has missed six cuts in 14 events. Spaun is the definition of a risk-reward candidate. He was on form at the Charles Schwab Challenge with a T-6 last week. A few missed putts on Sunday could have placed Spaun in a better position. Anyway, Spaun's metrics are very good and his 64.82% driving accuracy (16th) bodes well at Muirfield Village. Getting long shots close is also a priority at the Memorial and Spaun ranks second in Proximity at 34 feet 3 inches. It comes down to putting for Spaun. If he is close to average, Spaun is very good from a Top 10 or Top 20 betting standpoint.

Xander Schauffele has been remarkably consistent in 2026. The American golfer has eight Top 25 results in 11 events. That includes a T-7 at the PGA Championship a few weeks back. The Memorial Tournament sets up well for Schauffele. Since 2019, he has not finished outside the Top 25 in Ohio. His best effort in 2026 was a third at THE Players Championship in March. Schauffele is inside the first four or five names in betting circles (was +1700 on DraftKings to win). His Top 10 number is currently +138 and that may be a number to consider given his 18th-ranked driving distance (314.8 yards) and he is Top 30 in all four major strokes gained metrics.