Cognizant Classic DFS Rankings Custom Modeling

🏆 Best Daily Fantasy Rankings Cognizant Classic (Top 25)

1) Nicolai Højgaard

Elite tee-to-green profile drives the No. 1 ranking. Strong SG OTT (+0.503) with 307.7-yard carry creates scoring chances, and SG APP (+0.544) is among the best in the field. Recent finishes include T3, T22, and T18, showing both ceiling and consistency.

2) Jesper Svensson

Outstanding power and ball-striking combination. SG OTT (+0.585) and 308.0-yard carry are elite, supported by solid SG APP (+0.416) and strong bogey avoidance (0.146). Volatile results but statistical upside is massive.

3) Mac Meissner

Balanced profile with strengths across approach (+0.391) and short game (+0.287 SG ATG). Not long off the tee (289-yard carry) but compensates with scoring efficiency and solid recent finishes (T18, T49, T63).

4) Austin Smotherman

Elite irons drive this ranking — SG APP (+0.654) is one of the top values in the dataset. Approach from 150–200 yards (+0.113) is also strong. Limited off-tee advantage but ball-striking ceiling is high.

5) Michael Thorbjornsen

Power player with SG OTT (+0.522) and 303-yard carry. Approach numbers (+0.162) are modest but positive. Recent finishes include T3 and T18, indicating strong upside when irons cooperate.

6) Haotong Li

Solid across the board with SG OTT (+0.537) and positive approach splits (+0.309 overall, +0.101 from 150–200). Bogey avoidance (0.143) supports scoring on difficult courses. Recent top-11 and top-8 finishes show form.

7) Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen

One of the strongest tee-to-green statistical profiles. SG OTT (+0.619) and SG APP (+0.631) are both elite. Weakness is short game (−0.045 ATG), but ball-striking alone justifies the high ranking.

8) Patrick Fishburn

Lower ceiling but solid stability. SG OTT (+0.247) and approach (+0.217) are both positive, with strong proximity from 150–200 yards (+0.105). Consistent bogey avoidance (0.131).

9) Davis Thompson

Above-average power (297-yard carry) with positive SG OTT (+0.493). Approach is moderate (+0.256), but short game struggles (−0.098 ATG) limit scoring consistency.

10) Rasmus Højgaard

Longest hitter among top players (309.3-yard carry). SG OTT (+0.367) is strong, though approach numbers (+0.239) are less dominant. Bogey avoidance (0.151) is a positive stabilizer.

11) Johnny Keefer

Strong approach play (+0.483) and solid distance (302-yard carry). Major weakness is short game (−0.508 ATG), which introduces volatility despite otherwise strong ball-striking.

12) Doug Ghim

Accuracy-based profile. Moderate SG OTT (+0.378) and approach (+0.254) supported by strong short game (+0.234 ATG). Bogey avoidance (0.121) contributes to steady scoring.

13) Ryan Gerard

Elite approach play (+0.635) is the key driver. Limited off-tee advantage (+0.067, 281-yard carry) but precision iron play offsets distance deficiency.

14) Lee Hodges

Balanced but unspectacular metrics: SG APP (+0.408) is the primary strength. Lower power (285-yard carry) but positive short game (+0.112 ATG).

15) Rico Hoey

Strong iron player (+0.705 SG APP) — one of the best in the field. Off-tee numbers (+0.446) are solid, but significant short-game weakness (−0.356 ATG) introduces risk.

16) Christiaan Bezuidenhout

Short hitter (275.6-yard carry) with negative SG OTT (−0.339), but elite short game (+0.386 ATG) compensates. Strong putting from 4–12 feet (+0.052) supports scoring efficiency.

17) Max Homa

Solid approach player (+0.511) with neutral off-tee performance (+0.054). Weakness around the green (−0.138 ATG) caps upside.

18) Ricky Castillo

Above-average driver (+0.359 OTT) but negative approach (−0.221) limits birdie creation. Strong short game (+0.099 ATG) helps mitigate iron struggles.

19) Sudarshan Yellamaraju

Moderate across most metrics. Positive approach (+0.185) but poor short game (−0.365 ATG). Bogey avoidance (0.154) helps maintain scoring stability.

20) Keith Mitchell

Power driver (+0.515 OTT, 299-yard carry) but nearly neutral approach (+0.004). Short-game struggles (−0.173 ATG) reduce conversion of opportunities.

21) Stephan Jaeger

Below-average off the tee (−0.531 OTT) but elite short game (+0.441 ATG) and solid putting (+0.044). Approach is negative (−0.311), creating a high-variance profile.

22) Chris Kirk

Strong iron play (+0.630 APP) and positive short game (+0.100 ATG). Limited distance (286-yard carry) but overall well-rounded.

23) A.J. Ewart

Modest ball-striking with negative approach (−0.140) but excellent short game (+0.228 ATG) and putting (+0.144). Bogey avoidance (0.139) supports steady play.

24) Gary Woodland

Strong off-tee (+0.432 OTT, 302.8 carry) but limited approach (+0.190) and poor short game (−0.453 ATG). Boom-or-bust profile driven by driving strength.

25) Steven Fisk

Average across categories with slightly negative approach (−0.067) but positive short game (+0.157 ATG). Moderate power (292-yard carry).