Will Zalatoris
USA · Age 28
#23
World Ranking
64.5
Avg DFS Points
3%
Win Rate
81.5%
Cut Rate
Player Overview
Will Zalatoris is one of the purest ball-strikers on the PGA Tour, with iron play that ranks among the very best in the world. The San Francisco native turned professional in 2018 and quickly made his mark with a series of remarkable major championship performances — finishing runner-up at the 2021 Masters as a non-member and later claiming a dramatic victory at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship. Zalatoris's approach play is his calling card, as he consistently hits greens in regulation and attacks pins with precision that few can match. The challenge for Zalatoris has been his putting, which can range from below average to actively detrimental. When combined with occasional short game struggles, his putting inconsistency creates a wide range of possible outcomes in any given tournament.
Strokes Gained Profile
Will Zalatoris's strokes gained breakdown shows where they gain or lose strokes relative to the PGA Tour field average. Positive values indicate above-average performance in that category.
Recent Tournament Results
| Tournament | Finish |
|---|---|
| Arnold Palmer Invitational | T5 |
| THE PLAYERS Championship | T10 |
| Masters Tournament | T6 |
| PGA Championship | T4 |
| Memorial Tournament | T12 |
Best Course Fits
Courses where Will Zalatoris's strokes gained profile aligns best with the demands of the venue, based on BirdieVantage's course-fit model.
Worst Course Fits
Courses where Will Zalatoris's skill profile is a poor match, suggesting they may underperform relative to salary in DFS.
DFS Strategy Tips for Will Zalatoris
Zalatoris is the most extreme ball-striker-dependent play in DFS. His iron play is top-3 on tour, but his putting can tank his results.
Target him at Augusta National, TPC Sawgrass, and other courses where approach play is the dominant success factor.
His major championship track record is exceptional — he consistently contends at the game's biggest events.
Zalatoris is a pure GPP play. His putting variance creates too much floor risk for cash games.
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