DFS Golf Rankings: Top 20 Power Rankings for the 2025 3M Open
- Harold Brockoeft
- Jul 21
- 4 min read
Welcome to FantasyGolfRanks.com—your trusted source for weekly DFS insights, power rankings, and data-driven strategy. This week we head to TPC Twin Cities for the 3M Open, a birdie fest known for generous fairways, accessible pins, and lots of water lurking in all the wrong places.
This isn’t the deepest field we’ve seen all year—but that’s exactly what makes it DFS gold. Value can shine, and those willing to look beyond the top salaries can take down tournaments. Below are our Top 20 ranked players this week, based on strokes gained data, course fit, and our proprietary model.
Let’s break them down—starting with a three-headed DFS monster sitting at the top.
🥇 1. Si Woo Kim
Course Fit Score: 0.499Smart Pick: ✅The Breakdown:Si Woo is #1 in our model this week—and it’s no fluke. He’s gained strokes in all major categories and fits this course like a
glove. Despite the occasional blow-up hole, his elite ball-striking and strong T2G profile put him in serious contention. His short game has improved just enough to trust him here.
🥈 2. Maverick McNealy
Course Fit Score: 0.491Smart Pick: ✅The Breakdown:McNealy is trending nicely—top 5 in SG PUTT and now flashing signs of life with the irons. On a course where -20 is in play, his putter can absolutely cook. He’s a solid GPP anchor with winning upside in this field.
🥉 3. Sam Burns
Course Fit Score: 0.421Smart Pick: ✅The Breakdown:Burns is back in the mix with a juicy blend of scoring prowess and win equity. He’s not always the safest play, but when he’s locked in with the flatstick, look out. Our model loves him on soft setups—and with rain in the early forecast, Burns gets a boost.
4. Davis Thompson
Course Fit Score: 0.362Smart Pick: ❌The Breakdown:No Smart Pick tag, but don’t sleep on Thompson. His ball-striking has been quietly elite, and he’s shown the ability to go nuclear on easy tracks. Could be a sneaky low-owned pivot.
5. Adam Scott
Course Fit Score: 0.438Smart Pick: ✅The Breakdown:TPC Twin Cities rewards pure iron play, and Scott is still one of the smoothest in the game. He’s climbing in our model thanks to consistent SG APP and steady driving. Veteran poise + upside = DFS gem.
6. Aaron Rai
Course Fit Score: 0.470Smart Pick: ✅The Breakdown:Precision off the tee, high GIR%, and trending in approach. Rai checks every analytical box—and he’s priced way down for his upside. Lock-button value in single-entry builds.
7. Emiliano Grillo
Course Fit Score: 0.496Smart Pick: ✅The Breakdown:Grillo just might break a showdown slate this week. His ball-striking is dialed, and he ranks near the top of our Course Fit Score. If he avoids big numbers off the tee, he’ll contend.
8. Akshay Bhatia
Course Fit Score: 0.369Smart Pick: ✅The Breakdown:High-ceiling, high-variance play. Akshay’s irons are 🔥 when they’re on, and his putting has improved. Expect him to go under the radar despite top-10 model rank.
9. Luke List
Course Fit Score: 0.540Smart Pick: ✅The Breakdown:List leads the entire field in Course Fit Score, and it’s not hard to see why. Elite OTT and APP numbers. If the putter behaves even slightly, List could top the leaderboard by Sunday.
10. Taylor Pendrith
Course Fit Score: 0.529Smart Pick: ✅The Breakdown:Another bomber who profiles beautifully at TPC Twin Cities. His driving and irons are peaking, and his current form aligns with breakout potential. Pendrith is a GPP must.
11. Doug Ghim
Course Fit Score: 0.417Smart Pick: ✅The Breakdown:Ghim continues to grind his way up leaderboards and DFS models. Strong T2G with improving putting. He’s not flashy, but he’s cheap and consistent—and that’s gold in large-field contests.
12. Keith Mitchell
Course Fit Score: 0.454Smart Pick: ✅The Breakdown:Mitchell brings elite OTT numbers into a layout that rewards driving. If the irons show up, he’s a perfect mid-range pivot for balanced builds.
13. Patrick Rodgers
Course Fit Score: 0.456Smart Pick: ✅The Breakdown:Rodgers thrives in these birdie-fest setups, and the model sees value in his ability to go low. He’s volatile—but dangerous when his putter is working.
14. Christiaan Bezuidenhout
Course Fit Score: 0.074Smart Pick: ❌The Breakdown:Not the best course fit on paper, but Bez has a knack for grinding out cuts and climbing on Sunday. Use cautiously, but don’t count him out entirely.
15. Ben Griffin
Course Fit Score: 0.459Smart Pick: ✅The Breakdown:Quietly posting strong approach numbers and should benefit from a weaker field. Not a household name—but that’s exactly why he’s a great play this week.
16. Sam Stevens
Course Fit Score: 0.368Smart Pick: ✅The Breakdown:A rising star with sneaky length and solid scoring potential. Stevens is a strong play if you’re fading chalk in the 7K range.
17. Austin Eckroat
Course Fit Score: 0.270Smart Pick: ❌The Breakdown:Eckroat’s recent finishes have been shaky, but the talent is there. Lower course fit score keeps him off our top tier, but he’s still a decent mid-range consideration.
18. Chad Ramey
Course Fit Score: 0.314Smart Pick: ✅The Breakdown:Ramey’s not a sexy play, but his stats sneak into the top 20 thanks to consistency and course compatibility. Solid filler for larger builds.
19. Mark Hubbard
Course Fit Score: 0.328Smart Pick: ✅The Breakdown:Always a value darling in weak fields, Hubbard brings good vibes and a high floor. He’s cheap, low-owned, and the model likes him more than the books do.
20. Erik van Rooyen
Course Fit Score: 0.397Smart Pick: ✅The Breakdown:EVR loves a good TPC layout, and his irons are dialed. He’s never chalky, but often profitable in high-scoring setups like this.
Final Thoughts
This is a week to lean into course fit and SG trends—especially with so many value plays in strong model positions. Si Woo, McNealy, and Burns headline the top tier, but don’t ignore the mid-range upside from guys like List, Rai, and Pendrith.
🚨 Ownership projections and true sleeper picks coming in our second blog this week. Bookmark the site and stay tuned.