DFS Golf: Valero Texas Open expert picks

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As part of ESPN Fantasy’s efforts to give daily gamers intel on whom to target in DFS, our fantasy golf experts are here to share the players they view as building blocks for this weekend’s event. The panel for the Valero Texas Open features ESPN.com’s Jason Sobel, Bob Harig, Kevin Maguire, Jonathan Coachman and Michael Collins, and FantasyGolfInsider’s Roger Casey, Jeff Bergerson and Zach Turcotte.

Note: Golfer salaries listed are for DraftKings.

Jonathan Coachman – Charley Hoffman ($9,600)

This is a really underrated event because Patrick Reed, at 13th in the world, is the second-highest ranked player in the field. But with Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els as late adds, all of a sudden this tournament has some sizzle. My pick this week had a solid week in Hilton Head and has always played well in San Antonio. Hoffman finished in the top-15 in nine of 10 visits. This is the week that he breaks through and raises the trophy.

Michael Collins – Charley Hoffman ($9,600)

Hoffman started playing this event in 2006 when it was still played at La Cantera Golf Club. The change of venue didn’t stop him as he’s never missed the cut and only once finished outside the top 13!

Jason Sobel – Charley Hoffman ($9,600)

This guy hasn’t just been playing well lately, as evidenced by finishes of 33rd or better in his last five stroke-play events. He isn’t just one of the game’s most talented wind players (and it always blows in Texas). He’s also an absolute beast at …

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