Alright, let’s talk about my adventure into the world of PGA fantasy picks. It all started when a buddy of mine told me about this fantasy golf league he was in. Sounded like fun, so I jumped in, not really knowing what I was getting myself into.

First thing I did was try to figure out how this whole thing worked. I mean, I watch golf, but picking players for a fantasy team? That’s a whole different ball game. I spent a good chunk of time just reading up on the basics. You know, how the scoring works, what kind of strategies people use, and all that jazz. It was a bit overwhelming at first, but I slowly started to get the hang of it.
Then came the hard part – actually picking my team. I started by looking at the big names, the guys you always hear about on TV. I figured, “Hey, these guys are popular for a reason, right?” So, I picked a few of them, thinking I was set. Boy, was I wrong.
- I quickly learned that picking just the famous players doesn’t always work. Some weeks they’d do great, other weeks they’d totally bomb. There was no consistency. So, I started digging deeper. I looked at things like recent performance, how they’ve played on certain courses, and even stuff like their putting stats.
- Another thing I realized was that I needed to pay attention to the smaller tournaments, not just the majors. Some players might not be household names, but they’re consistently making cuts and earning points. Those are the guys that can really give you an edge.
I’m not gonna lie, there were some weeks where I totally messed up. I’d pick a guy who was on a hot streak, and then he’d miss the cut. Or I’d overlook someone who ended up winning the whole thing. It was frustrating, but I kept at it. I learned from my mistakes and kept refining my strategy.
One big lesson I learned was to not put all my eggs in one basket. I used to pick a bunch of top players, thinking I’d dominate. But if one of them had a bad week, it would tank my whole team. So, I started spreading my picks out, mixing in some top guys with some under-the-radar players.
It’s all about finding that balance.
It took a while, but I eventually started to see some success. I wasn’t winning every week, but I was consistently finishing in the top half of the league. And the best part? I was having a blast. There’s something really satisfying about putting together a team, watching them play, and seeing your strategy pay off.

So, if you’re thinking about getting into fantasy golf, my advice is to just go for it. It’s a lot of fun, even if you don’t know much about golf. Just be prepared to do your homework, learn from your mistakes, and don’t be afraid to take some risks. You might just surprise yourself.