PGA John Deere Classic Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for July 3-6, 2025
Last updated: Jul 2, 2025, 12:28PM | Published: Jul 2, 2025, 2:42AM
Draftstars Australia's PGA John Deere Classic DFS contest starts at 9:45pm AEST on July 3, 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 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 come up with some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
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've reviewed every player in the field to help you make the best choices for the tournament.
Studs
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Griffin | $24,260 | 89.7 | 3.7 |
| Jason Day | $23,640 | 81.5 | 3.4 |
| Denny McCarthy | $21,290 | 75 | 3.5 |
Value Picks
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Garnett | $10,400 | 51.2 | 4.9 |
| Matt Kuchar | $12,600 | 59.7 | 4.7 |
| Henrik Norlander | $11,940 | 56.6 | 4.7 |
Players to Fade
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Koivun | $12,890 | 35.3 | 2.7 |
| Aldrich Potgieter | $17,570 | 48.4 | 2.8 |
| Michael Thorbjornsen | $20,720 | 61.7 | 3 |
Cheapies
| Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wise | $8,000 | 46.9 | 5.9 |
| Ben Martin | $9,040 | 49.8 | 5.5 |
| Chesson Hadley | $8,000 | 42 | 5.3 |
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'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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 John Deere Classic teams, consider starting with a value player like Brice Garnett. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Ben Griffin is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Aaron Wise.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jackson Koivun 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 John Deere Classic 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 John Deere Classic contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your PGA DFS line-ups.
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