Fantasy Golf Picks, Odds, and Predictions – RBC Canadian Open

Fantasy Golf Picks, Odds, and Predictions for the RBC Canadian Open

2019 RBC Canadian Open Fantasy Preview

At a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, arguably the jewel in his crown, we shouldn’t be surprised that the leaderboard at the Memorial Tournament descended into an iron play shootout.

In the end, it was Patrick Cantlay – one of the best in the business with a mid-range iron in hand – who powered his way to the title with a majestic final round of 64.

The likes of the rejuvenated Martin Kaymer, Adam Scott and even the fast-finishing Tiger Woods could only watch Cantlay’s masterclass and admire it – if there were any doubts that this was a top echelon golfer, those can now be crushed.

The 27-year-old may just be on the shortlist for glory in his home state of California in next week’s US Open, but just before we get major fever for a third time this year there’s one more bit of business to consider.

The RBC Canadian Open takes on a new slot in the Tour schedule and is played at a new(ish) home too. It’s the last chance for many in the field to find form ahead of the US Open, and those sponsored by RBC will enjoy a little sweetener too.

There’s plenty to play for in Hamilton this week.

Brooks Koepka of the United States tees off on the seventh hole in…

Brooks Koepka of the United States tees off on the seventh hole in the final round of the PGA Championship, en route to retaining his title, on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale,… Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

Last Week’s Fantasy Results 

After picking winners in back-to-back weeks, we were derailed last week and burdened by the cut line.

Cantlay was unstoppable on Sunday and unfortunately we did not stack the chards on him.  However, Billy Ho proved to be a top sleeper pick with a T9 finish at a super low price tag; but it wasn’t enough. 

Time to move on to Canada this week and then over to Pebble for a chance to pick our second major winner this year.

Patrick Cantlay poses with the trophy after winning The Memorial…

Patrick Cantlay poses with the trophy after winning The Memorial Tournament Presented by Nationwide at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 02, 2019 in Dublin, Ohio. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

The 2019 RBC Canadian Open Field

Dustin Johnson, who won this event by three strokes last year at former host Glen Abbey, will bank some sweet RBC bucks while looking to consolidate his form ahead of another major tilt.

He will be joined by a high-quality field that also includes four-time major winner Brooks Koepka, who defends at Pebble Beach next week, Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas.

Jim Furyk, one of the most decorated Canadian Open champions, joins Scott Piercy as the only two contemporary winners at Hamilton Golf & Country Club, while the home contingent will be led by Texas Open champion Corey Conners, Adam Hadwin and Mackenzie Hughes.

Former Masters Champion Mike Weir will look to become the first Canadian since 1954 to win their home Open.

Dustin Johnson of the United States plays his tee shot on the 12th…

Dustin Johnson of the United States plays his tee shot on the 12th hole during the final round of the 2019 PGA Championship at the Bethpage Black course on May 19, 2019 in Farmingdale, New York. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

This Week’s Course Preview

After a four-year stint at Glen Abbey, it’s all change for the Canadian Open with Hamilton G&CC taking on hosting duties.

It’s a real sea-change for the tournament, with Glen Abbey being somewhere the players could unleash bombs off the tee. Hamilton is anything but.

One of the shortest tracks on the rotation at just 6,966 yards for its Par 70, Hamilton boats just two Par 5s and one Par 4 measuring more than 450 yards.

But don’t be fooled into thinking that the bombers will over-power it. Many of these fairways feature severe doglegs, and so shot-shaping with iron in hand off the tee will be a key feature this week.

This could be a second shot course. These greens are notorious for not drying out that well, and with some rain in the forecast early in the week the players could be firing at the pins.

Back when Jim Furyk was winning here in 2006 and Scott Piercy six years later, this was a golf course packed with thick trees. But an exercise to open up the playing area in the original vision of designer Harry Colt – that noted Links fanatic – means that many have been removed.

This parkland track is peppered with bunkers, however, and one of its key defenses are the small Poa Annua greens, some of which are heavily contoured and sloping. The players will be praying for rain to slow these down!

This is an old-fashioned golf course that will reward measured, classic tee-to-green play. It should be a fantastic week!

A view of the fans in front of the clubhouse surrounding the 18th…

A view of the fans in front of the clubhouse surrounding the 18th green during the final round of the RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf and Country Club on July 29, 2012 in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

Weather Forecast for Hamilton, ON, CAN

As ever, these early forecasts are subject to change, but the prediction for Tuesday and Wednesday is a concern.

Both days suggest rain is in the offing, with Wednesday featuring the dreaded thunderstorms with lots of the wet stuff in the offing.

Happily, the forecast from Thursday to Sunday is much more promising.

There should only be a few showers, if any rain at all, with sunny spells being the dominant feature. Temperatures could reach 74°F, with the winds getting no more aggressive than 8-10 mph.

Last Year’s Results from the RBC Canadian Open

When Dustin Johnson carded 66-65 to take a healthy lead into the final round at Glen Abbey, most expected him to romp away and win the title.

Others, however, remember the times where DJ has run into trouble when trying to close out a win.

Well, this time Johnson made no mistake as he closed out with a 66 – birdieing the first two holes to settle any nerves – to win by three.

Byeong-Hun An and Tommy Fleetwood opened up with 66s apiece but couldn’t capitalize, finishing T2 and T6 respectively.

Whee Kim shared T2 with his compatriot, while Keegan Bradley – who fired rounds of 63 and 64 among some mediocrity – ended up in solo fourth.

Highlights | Round 4 | RBC Canadian 2018

SUBSCRIBE to PGA TOUR now: http://pgat.us/vBxcZSh In the final round of the 2018 RBC Canadian Open, Dustin Johnson wins his 19th PGA TOUR event of his career and the third of the season after outlasting Whee Kim and Byeong Hun An on Sunday. The RBC Canadian Open Returns to Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.

Where to Play Fantasy Golf for the RBC Canadian Open this Week

One week shy of the US Open and we’re looking to build our bankroll ahead of what should be a fantastic slate next week, so let’s see if we can pocket some handy payouts this week to get the ball rolling.

• PGA $450k Drive the Green: For just $5 entry, gamers have the dual opportunity this week to bank a $100k top prize or at the very least add some handy cash to their accounts ahead of the Pebble Beach extravaganza.
• PGA $45k Birdie: If you plan on entering multiple line-ups this week then this contest could be the way to go. You’ll cash for finishing inside the top 25% of teams, so there are multiple chances to accumulate a handy return here.

This Week’s Fantasy Notes for the RBC Canadian Open

We don’t have a huge amount to work with this week, but the identities of the last two winners at Hamilton – Furyk and Piercy – at least offer something of a narrative.

Both of those guys, at their best, are flushers: straight off the tee, precise on approach and, in Furyk’s case, a solid enough putter.

It’s hardly earth-shattering analysis, but it’s confirmation that Hamilton is very much a second shot layout.

Remember too that RBC are a significant event and player sponsor on the PGA TOUR, and that there’s a major next week. Which players are motivated? Which are going through the motions for their sponsor? Which are already thinking about Pebble Beach?

It’s a tough conundrum, but big players missing cuts or withdrawing is no coincidence in events like this. Try to decipher if those on your shortlist are teeing up for the right reasons in Ontario.

Otherwise, we don’t have a huge amount to work with. Architect Harry Colt was more renowned for his coastal Links tracks than inner city, parkland layouts, and there aren’t any specific correlated courses other than those which reward arrow-straight tee-to-green play.

So focus on premium ball-strikers this week, and those who excel at making birdie on Par 4s. If they are motivated to play well for four days, you might just be rewarded.

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