2026 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship: Expert picks, DP World Tour field rankings and fantasy golf tips
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2026 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship: Expert picks, DP World Tour field rankings and fantasy golf tips



The DP World Tour this week features the 2026 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship starting on Thursday at three courses, headed by the Old Course at St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland.

The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship marks the return of the DP World Tour to Scotland for their version of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

The 2026 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship field takes on a three-course rotation in an event that can be dramatically impacted by the wind.

Just a reminder that I make my expert picks looking at all fantasy leagues and formats. Whether you're playing in a fantasy golf leagues, betting on golf, or competing in a DFS (DraftKings, FanDuel) event, our picks highlight the top DP World Tour golfers to watch this week from our 2026 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship rankings.

2026 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship expert picks and rankings

1. Matt Fitzpatrick: He just won the FedEx Open de France and has been playing well all year long.

2. Tyrrell Hatton: A three-time winner here, Hatton was runner-up last year. It's his jam.

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3. Tommy Fleetwood: Fleetwood is always an easy player to like because of how steady he is, but his odds aren't great this week.

4. Alex Fitzpatrick: Young Fitz has enjoyed a wonderful 2026, and he's showed signs in this event in the past.

5. Robert MacIntyre: Bobby Mac has been in top 14 in three of his last four starts, and he's defending champion.

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6. Alex Noren: Noren turned in a very nice title defense at the BMW PGA Championship, and he's in good enough form.

7. Justin Rose: Rose hasn't really done anything special in the last several months, but he cashes a lot of big-money checks.

8. Jacob Skov Olesen: Olesen has been excellent of late, and he's seen some success in this event, including last year.

9. Sepp Straka: Straka seems to be finding his game again, and that's a good sign for a guy who handles wind well.

10. Tom Vaillant: Vaillant seems to be a good wind player given the track record here, and he's coming off a great week in his national open.

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