PGA Cognizant Classic Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for February 26-March 1, 2026
Last updated: Feb 26, 2026, 11:28AM | Published: Feb 25, 2026, 2:24AM
Draftstars Australia's PGA Cognizant Classic DFS contest commences at 10:45pm AEDT on February 26, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the field to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 deliver some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
With the latest 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 find the best choices for the tournament.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Shane Lowry (N/A, G) | $24,320 | 82.4 | 3.4 |
| Stud | Ryan Gerard (N/A, G) | $23,640 | 78.1 | 3.3 |
| Stud | Nicolai Hojgaard (N/A, G) | $23,440 | 78 | 3.3 |
| Value | Chandler Phillips (N/A, G) | $10,710 | 38.2 | 3.6 |
| Value | Matt Kuchar (N/A, G) | $14,820 | 51.9 | 3.5 |
| Value | Andrew Putnam (N/A, G) | $12,190 | 42 | 3.4 |
| Fade | Chandler Blanchet (N/A, G) | $11,680 | 27.7 | 2.4 |
| Fade | Christo Lamprecht (N/A, G) | $10,470 | 25.3 | 2.4 |
| Fade | Joe Highsmith (N/A, G) | $10,580 | 27.7 | 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
When building your PGA Cognizant Classic teams, consider starting with a value player like Ryan Gerard. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Shane Lowry is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Chandler Phillips.
On the other hand, according to our model, Nicolai Hojgaard is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your PGA DFS line-ups.
For the latest projections and optimised PGA Cognizant Classic line-ups, check out the Fantasy Insider Cruncher on Draftstars! It's free to use when you're logged in.
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