PGA Lineup Optimizer
A step-by-step guide to building optimized DFS golf lineups
Step 1 - Understand the Stats
The lineup builder pulls stats and prices directly from DraftKings:
| Stat | Description |
|---|---|
| FPPG | Fantasy points per game |
| T10s | Top 10 finishes |
| CUTS | Cuts made |
| AVG | Scoring average |
It also calculates advanced stats to give you an edge:
| Stat | Description |
|---|---|
| HST | History score — recency-weighted performance at the same course, from PGA Tour historical data |
| VAL | Value score — fantasy points per $1K of salary, to find underpriced golfers |
| FRM | Recent form — recency-weighted performance across the last 5 tournaments played |
| CON | Consistency — percentage of current-season events where the golfer finished in the top half of the field |
| COMBO | Combo score — combine any stats into a single score to find golfers who excel across multiple categories |
The player table has four views: DraftKings Stats, Advanced Stats, Recent Results, and Course History. For the full picture on any golfer, click the launch icon to open the detail modal — it shows everything in one place.
Step 2 - Configure Settings
Open the settings panel to configure:
- Lineup Limit (0-150)
- Salary Threshold (decrease to see more lineup combinations)
- Combo stats — choose which stats make up the combo score (e.g. VAL + FPPG + CUTS to find efficient, high-scoring golfers who consistently make the cut)
Step 3 - Select Golfers
You can pick golfers manually from the player table, or use Auto Optimize to get a head start. Auto Optimize builds top lineups from the entire field for your chosen stat, then pre-selects the golfers who appear most frequently.
From there, fine-tune your selections — add or remove golfers and lineups update in real time. Sort lineups by any stat to surface the best combinations.
Step 4 - Confirm Exposure
Use the visualize view to confirm exposure to each golfer. Spread exposure evenly to limit risk, or concentrate on your top picks for a higher-ceiling strategy.
Step 5 - Export Lineups .csv File
Click the export button and download your lineups as a .csv file ready to be imported to DraftKings .