DFS Golf: Byron Nelson expert picks

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The PGA leaves the spectacle and headache of TPC Sawgrass behind as the tour shifts to Irving, Texas for the AT&T Byron Nelson. This week’s field isn’t quite as strong as the one for the Players Championship last week, but there are still plenty of stars to target in daily fantasy contests.

Our expert panel offering DFS advice for this week features ESPN.com’s Jason Sobel, Bob Harig, Michael Collins, and Jonathan Coachman, as well as FantasyGolfInsider’s Jeff Bergerson, Zach Turcotte and Jason Rouslin and Dailyfantasybootcamp’s Alvin Zeidenfeld and David Jayne.

Note: Golfer salaries listed are for DraftKings.

Editor’s PicksLook for long and strong in Texas

With the PGA Tour making another swing through Texas, Jason Sobel explains why golfers like Dustin Johnson might be a good pick this week and why Jordan Spieth might not.

Jason Sobel – Gary Woodland ($8,500)

He finished 76-74 on the weekend at the Players, but that was still good enough for another top-30 finish. Woodland has been knocking on the door for a while now and he’s past due for another win. On a course that tends to favor bombers, he should have a built-in advantage.

Bob Harig – Jordan Spieth ($12,500)

There’s no better place for Spieth right now than his hometown event and he has plenty of experience at the venue. Look for him to be extremely motivated this week.

Michael Collins – Jason Dufner ($9,100)

He’s got a great track record at this course. His second win on the PGA Tour came here (2012) and he’s thrown in two T-8s since 2011, including one last year. Now he’s playing with house money after the win at the Bob Hope, and flying under the radar coming into the week is just how he likes it.

Jonathan Coachman – Bryson DeChambeau ($8,300)

My pick for this week is a flyer. I think it all comes together for a young …

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