Chris Gotterup Leads Expert Picks as Betting Value Emerges in Houston

With a new PGA TOUR season comes a refreshed approach to Expert Picks, blending fantasy strategy with betting insight for the 2026 campaign. This year also introduces updates to PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf, including the ability to adjust rosters during tournaments — adding a new layer of strategy for players.

Each week, a panel of PGATOUR.COM experts submits their fantasy lineups, consisting of four starters — including a captain who earns bonus points — and two bench players who can be rotated after each round. There’s an added twist: each golfer can only be used three times per segment, forcing players to think long-term while still chasing weekly results.

Alongside fantasy selections, Golfbet experts highlight betting angles they find appealing, offering a full snapshot of the field at the Texas Children’s Houston Open. For a deeper dive, Fantasy Insider Rob Bolton also provides a full breakdown in his weekly Power Rankings.

Expert Picks to Win

The panel is leaning heavily toward one name this week: Chris Gotterup, who earned three of the six votes. He’s joined by Min Woo Lee, Jake Knapp, and Brooks Koepka as the remaining selections, signaling a mix of rising talent and proven firepower.

Betting Picks to Watch

Several prop bets stand out as intriguing plays:

Aldrich Potgieter, Top 20 (+360): A boom-or-bust option, but his length off the tee makes him a strong fit for Memorial Park — a course that rewards power.

Kurt Kitayama, Top 10 (+300): Riding momentum into Houston after a strong start to 2026, including a runner-up finish at Riviera, and steady past results at this event.

Tony Finau, Top 20 (+280): Consistent form continues, with three top-20 finishes in his last six starts. He also brings strong course history, including a win and a runner-up.

Jake Knapp (-120) over Nicolai Højgaard: While both players have similar skill sets, Knapp’s elite putting — currently second on TOUR in Strokes Gained: Putting — could be the deciding factor.

Gary Woodland, Top 20 (+300): Distance has been a key trend at Memorial Park, and Woodland fits the mold as one of the TOUR’s longest hitters. He also enters in form after a T14 last week.

Marco Penge, Top UK & Ireland (+375): Coming off his best finish of the season and leading the TOUR in Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee, Penge is a strong candidate to top this specific market.

With power expected to play a major role at Memorial Park, both fantasy managers and bettors will be targeting players who can dominate off the tee — and ride that advantage into contention.