Greg DuCharme suggested considering Sam Burns in DFS lineups as a pivot from the popular Justin Thomas to gain leverage on ownership. Burns has a tied third-place finish at the Hero World Challenge in 2021 when he should have won. Greg noted Burns' strong iron play leading into the Tour Championship, gaining two or more strokes approaching in five straight events, and his excellent putting ability, which can lead to high finishes.
Ludvig Åberg: Strong DFS option, pair with Scheffler
Greg DuCharme recommended Ludvig Åberg as a strong DFS play, noting his potential to pair with Scottie Scheffler in lineups. Despite recent knee surgery, Åberg shot two rounds of 64 at the RSM Classic, showing resilience after a rough start. Greg believes there's a lot to like about Åberg and considers him his second choice in the top range.
Russell Henley: Top pick in 8k range for Hero World Challenge
Greg DuCharme recommended Russell Henley as the best play in the $8k range for the Hero World Challenge. He believes Henley's strong iron play and overall game make him a great choice, and that distance won't be a significant factor at this course. He suggests pairing Henley with Scottie Scheffler, as Henley could perform exceptionally well this week.
Robert MacIntyre: Safe play with recent strong form
Greg DuCharme highlighted Robert MacIntyre as a player he's excited about in the lower-priced range. MacIntyre has been playing frequently and performing well, with top-25 finishes including top-10s since the Tour Championship. Greg considers him a safe option with good recent form.
Greg DuCharme is willing to take a chance on Akshay Bhatia this week. Bhatia has won in the Bahamas before on the Korn Ferry Tour and could leverage that experience in the Hero World Challenge. While acknowledging the risk, Greg believes Bhatia offers potential upside in the lower price range.
Greg DuCharme suggested Aaron Rai as a safer option in the lower price range. He notes that Rai's consistent ball striking and ability to avoid trouble off the tee resemble Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley's style. While Rai's putting can be inconsistent, Greg believes his steady play could pay off at this course.
Sungjae Im: Consistent top finishes make him worth considering
Greg DuCharme pointed out Sungjae Im's consistent performance, with multiple top-13 finishes since the U.S. Open, except for a couple of events. Though his across-the-board stats aren't as stellar as Robert MacIntyre's, Sungjae offers consistent results. Greg considers him depending on lineup construction and comparisons with other options like Wyndham Clark.
