🏆 DFS Golf Rankings: Power Rankings for The Open Championship 2025Your

🏌️ Welcome to The Open Championship Edition

Ah yes, links golf. Deep bunkers. Coastal winds. Roars from across the fairway that echo through the hills of history. That’s right — it’s The Open Championship, and this week we’re bringing you a power rankings post worthy of the Claret Jug.

Each pick is backed by our signature Composite Score, blending:

• 60% Strokes Gained Stats

• 15% Course Fit Score

• 15% Course History (for Open-style tracks)

Whether you're chasing GPP glory on DraftKings or dominating your fantasy golf league, this breakdown gives you the edge. Let’s break down the best golfers for The Open Championship 2025.

🥇 1. Scottie Scheffler – $14,200 – Composite Score: 24.29

SG Total: +2.96 | Course Fit: 1.11 | The Open Vibes: Strong

Scottie’s game travels — including across oceans. His dominance tee-to-green is even more valuable on unpredictable links setups. You’ll have to sell a kidney to roster him at $14.2K, but the floor is so high it’s practically a lighthouse.

🧠 Smart Pick ✅📉 Fade if you’re building contrarian Open Championship lineups.

🇪🇸 2. Jon Rahm – $10,400 – Composite Score: 17.72

SG Total: +2.21 | Links History: Underrated

Rahm has the control, the creativity, and the short game to win The Open Championship. The price is sweet for his upside, and the data likes him far more than the recent narratives suggest.

🧠 Smart Pick ✅📈 Great anchor for balanced builds.

💪 3. Bryson DeChambeau – $10,100 – Composite Score: 16.20

SG OTT: +1.38 | SG Total: +2.28 | Course Fit: 0.73

The bomber at The Open Championship? Hear me out. Bryson's reinvented his short game and is one of the best OTT in the world. If the weather stays calm, he could overpower this course. If not… chaos.

💥 GPP Weapon🧠 Smart Pick ✅

🎯 4. Collin Morikawa – $8,700 – Composite Score: 15.12

SG APP: +0.91 | Course Fit: 0.69 | Open History: Winner

Morikawa already has a Claret Jug, and his precision approach play thrives in links golf. Underpriced for upside, and elite if winds stay moderate.

✅ Lock for balanced builds📉 Could be sneaky chalk by lock

🌬️ 5. Tommy Fleetwood – $9,500 – Composite Score: 14.63

SG ARG: +0.33 | Course Fit: 0.63 | Open Home Game

Fleetwood is England’s best shot at a win. He knows how to navigate the bunkers, spin a wedge off a tight lie, and deal with weather swings. Perfect for The Open Championship week.

📊 Value with upside🧠 Smart Pick ✅

🏹 6. Rory McIlroy – $11,900 – Composite Score: 13.54

SG OTT: +1.09 | Course Fit: 0.60 | Open Champion (2014)

The storybook pick. Rory at The Open Championship is either inspiring or gut-wrenching. His price requires a ceiling outcome. Recent putting woes are a flag, but you know the upside.

🎯 Better for GPPs📉 Ownership could surprise

🧊 7. Viktor Hovland – $8,800 – Composite Score: 12.38

SG Total: +1.53 | Course Fit: 0.52

Viktor loves tough conditions. He’s played well at The Open in the past, and if his putter cooperates, he's a top-5 candidate. Ball striking is elite right now.

💤 Sleeper potential🧠 Smart Pick ✅

🛡️ 8. Xander Schauffele – $9,800 – Composite Score: 12.33

SG Total: +1.50 | Course Fit: 0.58 | Open Record: Excellent

Safe, solid, and quietly clutch. Xander’s links record is better than people think, and he makes a great pivot off the superstar names above him.

🧠 Smart Pick ✅📈 Low-key leverage play

🇯🇵 9. Hideki Matsuyama – $8,100 – Composite Score: 11.64

SG APP: +0.94 | Course Fit: 0.59 | Wind-Proof Game

One of the sneakiest links-ready players on tour. Matsuyama’s iron game is built for precision, and he’s recently trending with his short game. Don’t sleep.

💤 Sleeper Pick💰 High ceiling at low salary

🧠 10. Patrick Cantlay – $9,300 – Composite Score: 11.61

SG Total: +1.36 | ARG: +0.41 | Narrative-Free Zone

Not much Open love in his history, but stats show a great all-around game with a strong ARG metric — essential for Open setups. Nice mid-tier play with low ownership.

🎯 Smart leverage📉 Low recency bias = value

Ranks 11–20: Stats Say These Guys Could Pop

Rank	Player	Salary	Composite	DFS Outlook @ The Open Championship
11	Cameron Smith	$9,100	11.29	Wizard around greens, thrives in wind.
12	Tony Finau	$8,400	11.22	Past Open success, trending tee-to-green.
13	Tom Kim	$8,200	10.68	Compact game, solid control.
14	Jordan Spieth	$9,000	10.21	High-variance play, loves links.
15	Max Homa	$8,300	10.10	Strong value for GPPs.
16	Ludvig Åberg	$9,100	9.24	Big upside, limited Open experience.
17	Shane Lowry	$8,000	9.12	Former champion, great fit.
18	Justin Thomas	$8,600	9.05	Risky, but firepower is real.
19	Tyrrell Hatton	$7,900	8.96	Excellent wind player.
20	Rickie Fowler	$7,700	8.87	Flash of form, GPP dart.

🧠 DFS Strategy Tips for The Open Championship 2025

• Stars & Scrubs? Viable if stacking Bryson + Scheffler. Just know it’s fragile.

• Balanced Builds? Morikawa, Hideki, and Hatton give you ceiling without the $10K squeeze.

• Ownership Game: Fade chalky Rory in single-entry? Pivot to Xander or Cam Smith.

• Wind Watch: Always check wave advantages — The Open is notorious for draw bias.

🎯 Final Word: The Open Championship Is About Strategy, Not Luck

You’re not just picking the best golfers this week — you’re picking the ones who can handle adversity. At The Open Championship, creativity trumps power, and a sharp wedge game can beat a long drive. Trust the stats. Embrace the chaos. And don’t forget to leave salary on the table if you want that low-owned gem.