PGA Cognizant Classic Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 26-March 1, 2026
Last updated: Feb 25, 2026, 4:29AM | Published: Feb 25, 2026, 2:24AM
Draftstars Australia's PGA Cognizant Classic DFS contest kicks off at 10:45pm AEDT on February 26, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the field to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for PGA fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' PGA contests.
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to make 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.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shane Lowry (N/A, G) | $24,320 | 83.7 | 3.4 |
| Stud | Nicolai Hojgaard (N/A, G) | $23,440 | 78.7 | 3.4 |
| Stud | Ryan Gerard (N/A, G) | $23,640 | 78.5 | 3.3 |
| Value | Chandler Phillips (N/A, G) | $10,710 | 38 | 3.5 |
| Value | Matt Kuchar (N/A, G) | $14,820 | 52.3 | 3.5 |
| Value | Andrew Putnam (N/A, G) | $12,190 | 42.3 | 3.5 |
| Fade | Chandler Blanchet (N/A, G) | $11,680 | 27.5 | 2.4 |
| Fade | Christo Lamprecht (N/A, G) | $10,470 | 25.7 | 2.5 |
| Fade | Joe Highsmith (N/A, G) | $10,580 | 27.5 | 2.6 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "studs" are the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide the most "bang for your buck," meaning they're 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
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your PGA Cognizant Classic teams, consider starting with a value player like Nicolai Hojgaard. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Shane Lowry is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Chandler Phillips.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ryan Gerard is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' PGA Cognizant Classic slate closes at 10:45pm AEDT 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 Cognizant Classic contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your PGA DFS line-ups.
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