The Albatross – FanDuel DFS Golf Preview – Northern Trust Open

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Ridgewood Country Club is the host of THE NORTHERN TRUST this week which marks the fourth time that it has hosted this event.  When it last hosted in 2014, Hunter Mahan was victorious after shooting a 14-under 270.  The winning score has lowered incrementally each edition here so with favorable conditions expected again this time around, Mahan’s course records could be in jeopardy.  This is a tight, tree-lined par 71 course that measures 7,385 yards in length.  Keeping the ball in play on the narrow fairways is crucial in order to go well here.  An accurate approach game that sets up scoring opportunities is also necessary in order to have a chance over the weekend.  Ultimately, it will come down to the golfers who have their tee-to-green game working and also putting well.  They will be the ones threatening to win the first event of the FedExCup Playoffs come Sunday afternoon.  Finally, the current weather forecast for Paramus, New Jersey calls for warm and dry conditions throughout the tournament.  Winds should stay calm and manageable as well.

The FGI PGA Interactive Model is going to assist us with our lineup building process because it identifies the golfers with solid Recent Form and whose Key Stats set up nicely at Ridgewood Country Club.  It also allows us to factor in Course History as well as an emphasis on Vegas (odds to win).  Below are the FGI PGA Interactive Model Overall weightings I will be using this week along with the Key Stats weightings for THE NORTHERN TRUST provided by our friends at Fantasy Golf Metrics:

 

FGI PGA Interactive Model Overall weights:

                Recent Form: 40%

                Key Stats: 40%

                Vegas: 10%

                Course History: 10%

 

FGI PGA Interactive Model Key Stats weights:

                SGT2G: 25%

                SGP: 20%

                DD: 12.5%

                PROX: 12.5%

                SPROX: 10%

                BOB%: 20%

               

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