The 2025 TOUR Championship, running August 21–24 at East Lake Golf Club, marks the kickoff of an all‑new 72‑hole, even‑par format—waving farewell to the staggered starting strokes and giving every one of the top 30 players an equal shot at the $10 million winner’s prize.
As fantasy managers fine‑tune lineups, a few standout picks and under‑the‑radar plays offer promising value.
Top-tier picks:
Scottie Scheffler continues his dominating season—recently winning the BMW Championship and entering as the consensus favorite at +150.
Rory McIlroy, a natural at East Lake, makes a compelling case with his pairing alongside Scheffler and his past affinity for the course.
Underrated value plays:
Justin Thomas is a strong fantasy target—he’s never finished worse than ninth in gross score at East Lake.
J.J. Spaun, ranking fourth in recent strokes gained, presents a long‑shot sleeper profile worth backing.
Keegan Bradley offers a budget-friendly option on DraftKings; his consistent top‑25 finishes and recent win make him intriguing value.
With East Lake’s challenging yet strategic layout under a leveled playing field, fantasy golfers should balance power picks with sharp sleepers who can crack the leaderboard.
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