2021 The American Express one-and-done fantasy golf picks
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2021 The American Express one-and-done fantasy golf picks

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With the PGA Tour deciding to offer a one-and-done fantasy golf platform, as well the increasing number of private one-and-done leagues, we here at Golf News Net will offer weekly one-and-done fantasy golf picks separate from our weekly fantasy golf rankings and picks.

We began with the 2020 Safeway Open, continue at the 2021 The American Express this week and will continue through to the Tour Championship in Atlanta in September 2021, keeping track of our picks all along the way.

Before we begin, if you're not familiar with game, read this primer on theĀ one-and-done fantasy golf format, and welcome to the game. It really is as easy as it sounds, but you have to take a long-term view of the season to figure out how best to use players.

The PGA Tour returns to the mainland United States this week with The American Express. There's no pro-am portion this year, so that means the event has two courses in rotation instead of three. Players should be able to score easier, but they'll play the PGA West Stadium Course three times in stead of twice.

2021 The American Express One and Done picks

Adam Hadwin: If there's a horse-for-course this week, it's Hadwin. He's finished outside the top six once in the last four years (last year).

Jon Rahm: Rahm has won here and did well to finish T-6 in his defense. He's back and looking to get more starts under his belt with his new Callaway equipment.

Patrick Reed: PReed has played well here in the past, though he's not some kind of automatic here.

Matthew Wolff: I've already used Wolff this season, but I think this style of golf should suit him. Perfect conditions, plenty of par 5s to destroy on shorter courses.

My pick is Patrick Reed. I'm not convinced he's going to be a factor on the final day of a major this year, so may as well catch him in an event he likes.

2020-2021 PGA Tour One-and Done Picks

  • Safeway Open: Phil Mickelson (T-44)
  • US Open: Jon Rahm (T-23)
  • Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship: Denny McCarthy (T-41)
  • Sanderson Farms Championship: Lucas Glover (MC)
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children Open: Patrick Cantlay (T-8)
  • CJ Cup at Shadow Creek: Matthew Wolff (73rd)
  • Zozo Championship at Sherwood: Webb Simpson (T-17)
  • Bermuda Championship: Will Zalatoris (T-16)
  • Vivint Houston Open: Lanto Griffin (T-58)
  • Masters: Dustin Johnson (WIN)
  • The RSM Classic: Brian Harman (MC)
  • Mayakoba Golf Classic: Harris English (T-5)
  • Sentry Tournament of Champions: Tony Finau (T-31)
  • Sony Open in Hawaii: Ryan Palmer (T-41)
  • The American Express: Patrick Reed

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