Slate Breakdown | The RBC Canadian Open

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Exciting developments unfolded in the realm of professional golf this week. As an avid fan, the convergence of top-tier players has the potential to enhance interest in the sport. This, in turn, could have a positive impact on fantasy golf, attracting more enthusiasts known to DraftKings Reignmakers.

The RBC Canadian Open, a prominent professional golf event, will captivate audiences this week with a prize pool exceeding $275,000. Let us delve deeper into the tournament, which marks the beginning of the Open season in professional golf, and explore the notable Oakdale Golf and Country Club.

The Tournament

The Canadian Open, dating back to 1904, holds the distinction of being one of the oldest professional golf tournaments worldwide. Notably, it has been over six decades since a Canadian, Pat Fletcher, claimed victory in 1954. Nevertheless, a considerable number of Canadian-born golfers are eager to alter that outcome this week. Following the tradition of "Open" events, more than 150 golfers will grace the tees at Oakdale Golf and Country Club.

For our Reignmakers PGA Tour enthusiasts, this tournament is classified as a Premium event, featuring an impressive prize pool of $275,000. The prize distribution across the various tiers, from CORE to REIGNMAKER, stands at $1,000, $2,500, $10,000, $5,000, and $10,000, respectively.

With the tournament introduction concluded, it's time to delve into Oakdale Golf & Country Club, the esteemed host venue for this week's proceedings.

The Course

Situated just outside of Toronto, Oakdale Golf and Country Club offers a visually stunning setting for golf enthusiasts. The course spans approximately 7,250 yards, boasting a par 72 layout. As this marks the inaugural event at this location, our available resources are limited to photographs taken this week and an official scorecard, both of which are provided below.

The Golfers

The week preceding a major championship typically poses challenges in attracting the world's best golfers. However, despite the hurdles, nine players from the top 30 rankings have participated, offering a reasonably strong field. Leading the pack is Rory McIlroy, currently ranked third globally, accompanied by his Ryder Cup teammates Tyrrell Hatton, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, and Shane Lowry. These players have showcased impressive performances in the past month and a half, making them prominent contenders for top spots in Reignmakers lineups this week.

Additional notable names competing in the tournament include Sam Burns, Cameron Young, Sahith Theegala, Matt Kuchar, and Corey Conners, the highest-ranked Canadian golfer.

Three-Ball: 3 DraftKings Reignmakers PGA TOUR Targets

Find below a trio of options for this week's RBC Canadian Open:

Adam Svensson

The first of two Canadian Adams, Svensson has had a remarkable breakthrough season on the PGA TOUR in 2023. His success began with a victory during the fall swing at the RSM Classic. Subsequently, he has impressively made the cut in 14 out of 18 starts, consistently accumulating over 60 fantasy points on each occasion.

Adam Hadwin

Although consistency has not been a defining characteristic of this particular Adam's game, he possesses considerable upside, having achieved top 15 finishes in four out of the 12 cuts made. However, his performance has been volatile, as evidenced by missing three cuts out of his last five tournaments. Nonetheless, returning to his home turf could be the catalyst he needs to regain his momentum.

Vincent Norrman:

As a rookie on the PGA TOUR, this golfer has faced challenges in securing starts, having made only 17 appearances this season. However, in his recent opportunities, he has showcased impressive performances by finishing in the top 20 in four out of his last six starts. Considering his current prices, he presents an enticing option worth considering for this week.

***The expected value represents Lucky Trader's Price Estimator Tool, currently in the testing stage of Development, with a planned release during the U.S. Open in just one week. In addition to the Price Estimator Tool, the first-in-class REIGNMAKERS PGA TOUR Scheduler will also be released, a tool that predicts when and where a golfer will play. Also, Premium users will get access to the Weekly Value Metrics tool, which will present a quick way to research some of the Top Golfers scheduled to play for the upcoming week and invest in them before the market moves. These tools will provide the most significant edge for your portfolio. All three of these tools will be available in just a few weeks' time. Then in just a few months', our members can expect to see the first-ever DraftKings REIGNMAKERS Optimizer, which will help you create optimal lineups based on your portfolio's holdings in seconds. We are beyond excited to bring you the next phase of tools and technology to the REIGNMAKERS game, making it as fun and profitable as possible.

Author Bio

Jason Rouslin

Hailing from the great, but little, state of Rhode Island, Jason decided that year-round golf was too hard to pass up. So, after 29 years of bitter cold, and only being able to play golf 4 months a year (comfortably), upended those roots and moved to the sunshine state, Florida. 5 years later Jason is the proud Dad of two young boys and a black lab Bella. . In his professional time he can be found diving into the DraftKings Reignmaker game, researching PGA Tour stats, and investing, with a heavy focus on equity markets. In his spare time, playing golf is likely on the docket. If not that, then it's likely something to do with Disney, as he enjoys just about everything, from the theme parks to the Marvel movies. Shoot him a message on Twitter @dfsgolfer23, he'd love to chat!

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