PGA 3M Open Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 24-27, 2025
Last updated: Jul 24, 2025, 11:28AM | Published: Jul 23, 2025, 2:28AM
Draftstars Australia's PGA 3M Open DFS contest starts at 9:45pm AEST on July 24, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player in the field to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for PGA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' PGA contests.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the strongest DFS projections in the world.
With the best PGA fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more PGA fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player in the field to help you make the best picks for the tournament.
Studs
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Burns | $22,380 | 82.4 | 3.7 |
| Maverick McNealy | $24,260 | 79.9 | 3.3 |
| Chris Gotterup | $23,640 | 78.7 | 3.3 |
Value Picks
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Phillips | $11,170 | 53.1 | 4.8 |
| Sami Valimaki | $11,720 | 55.5 | 4.7 |
| Victor Perez | $13,130 | 62.2 | 4.7 |
Players to Fade
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Stout | $10,010 | 24.2 | 2.4 |
| Niklas Norgaard Moller | $15,770 | 46.2 | 2.9 |
| Hao-Tong Li | $16,500 | 49.1 | 3 |
Cheapies
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Lashley | $8,000 | 48.7 | 6.1 |
| Ben Martin | $8,000 | 47.1 | 5.9 |
| Zach Johnson | $9,140 | 52.7 | 5.8 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "studs" are the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer the most "bang for your buck," meaning they are expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options highlight the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Conclusion
When building your PGA 3M Open teams, consider starting with a value player like Chandler Phillips. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Sam Burns is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Nate Lashley.
On the other hand, according to our model, Preston Stout is one of the lowest value options in the tournament, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' PGA 3M Open slate closes at 9:45pm AEST on Thursday. ENTER NOW!
As with all PGA DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven PGA fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the PGA 3M Open contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your PGA DFS line-ups.
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