Calculate points per dollar for PGA DFS players
PPD = (Projected Points / Salary) × 1000Enter golfer projection and salary
Points per dollar evaluation
Value Rating
62/100
Floor PPD
5.00
Ceiling PPD
11.50
Range
52.0 pts
Common PGA DFS scenarios
TL;DR summary
PGA DFS value targets 7.5+ PPD across your 6-golfer lineup. Course fit matters enormously - check strokes gained categories vs course requirements. Ownership leverage is crucial in large-field GPPs. Made cuts are essential - a missed cut scores 0 points regardless of projection.
Important things to know
Common PGA DFS questions
Look at recent form (last 5-10 events), course history, strokes gained breakdown (OTT, APP, ATG, P), and made cut percentage. A golfer with 8.0+ PPD, strong course fit, and 80%+ made cut rate is an excellent value.
It depends on the course. For long courses, Strokes Gained: Off the Tee (SG:OTT) matters most. For tricky greens, SG: Putting is key. For demanding approach shots, SG: Approach (APP) dominates. Match the stat to the course.
Extremely important. In large-field GPPs (10K+ entries), owning low-ownership winners is the key to big paydays. A 2% owned winner provides massive leverage vs a 25% owned winner. Fade chalk when you have strong conviction elsewhere.
Avoid golfers with high missed cut risk unless the upside is worth it for GPPs. A missed cut scores 0 points. Check made cut percentage, recent form, and course history. Cash games need safe MC profiles.
Weather can create huge advantages. Early-late splits when weather changes mid-day affect scoring significantly. Check forecasts and understand wave assignments. Calm morning conditions vs windy afternoon can mean 3-5 stroke differences.