2017 Shell Houston Open fantasy golf rankings, betting picks and tips
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2017 Shell Houston Open fantasy golf rankings, betting picks and tips

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The PGA Tour heads into Houston -- well, the Houston area -- for the Shell Houston Open. This is the final chance a player has to get into the Masters, while Golf Club of Houston is set up as an Augusta National look-a-like in preparation for the year's first major. This is a must-play for the guys who like playing their way into a major championship, like Dustin Johnson.

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2017 Shell Houston Open rankings: Top 10 picks

1. Jordan Spieth - Spieth came out flat in his first match at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, and that was that, basically. However, he didn't play that poorly and his form is generally good. Has contended here previously.

2. Phil Mickelson - Mickelson has said he doesn't really try to win this event. That's fine, though, as he is a routine top-15 finisher here. He's a good fantasy team addition if you're not limited on starts. Otherwise, wait 'til next week.

3. Jon Rahm - Rahm played a lot of golf last week, just like Dustin Johnson. If Rahm remains in the field, his power should help him maneuver around Golf Club of Houston without much issue.

4. Henrik Stenson - He's either in the top 10 or he misses the cut right now, which is pretty fascinating. Enough screwing around, he's ready to win another major or not, and we'll know this week.

5. Justin Rose - Rose is a tough flower to pick each week. Yes, he makes money. However, his pattern this year is a great start followed by an OK one. He's on the OK part of the cycle this week.

6. Rickie Fowler - The Rickster is playing great golf. He could well surprise some people this week and next, which is saying a lot given his talent.

7. Charles Howell III - Howell just keeps making money, and that's something you need on a fantasy team. Top-10 finish in three of the last four years.

8.  J.B. Holmes - Holmes has cashed in every event this season, and he had a nice finish at the WGC-Mexico. He's a horse-for-course pick this week.

9. Russell Henley - Henley loves this tournament, and he's a total horse-for-course pick here. A top-seven machine.

10. Billy Horschel - Horschel is starting to build back toward a win, though this isn't his favorite tournament.

My DraftKings lineup for this week:

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