The PGA Tour this week features the 2026 Austin Championship starting on Thursday at Omni Barton Creek Resort in Austin, Texas.
The Austin Championship marks the PGA Tour heading to the Texas capital for the penultimate event of the FedEx Cup Fall.
The 2026 Austin Championship field takes on a new challenge for them, but it's a Tom Fazio resort-style course that should follow all of his usual hallmarks and looks.
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 PGA Tour golfers to watch this week from our 2026 Austin Championship rankings.
2026 Austin Championship expert picks and rankings
1. Austin Smotherman: Smotherman has won in his last two starts, both under playoff pressure, so he's sailing free this week.
2. Blades Brown: Brown is now a PGA Tour winner, and there's no doubt his head will still be swimming a bit, but he has a great head on his shoulders.
3. Jackson Koivun: Koivun was T-21 last week in Mexico, which is a pretty decent week. This place should suit his eye well.
4. Ben James: James has to be bummed not to finish off the big lead in Mexico last week, but he is a quick learner.
5. Doug Ghim: Ghim is listed as the favorite at some books this week, which seems a bit much, but he has been playing very well.
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6. Andrew Novak: Novak seems to have a thing for Texas golf, and he's probably freed up by already winning this fall.
7. Michael Kim: Kim finished a shot out of the playoff in Mexico last week, and he's been in the top 17 in his las three starts.
8. Brian Harman: Harman played once this fall, finishing T-4 at the Baycurrent Classic. He's playing this week for a reason, most likely.
9. Sudarshan Yellamaraju: The Canadian might be building to something, improving his finish in three-consecutive starts, including a T-12 last week.
10. Pierceson Coody: Coody went to UT Austin, and he's trying to wrap up a strong year in his home state.
