TSN Fantasy Golf expert picks - PGA Championship

Often called "Glory's Last Shot", the PGA Championship is the season's final major tournament and takes place this year at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Five years ago Martin Kaymer survived a playoff to win at the same course.

The field of 156 players is ready to tackle the unique course in TSN Fantasy Golf Presented by Freedom 55 Financial.

With around 1,000 bunkers in play, it's going to be a challenge for the world's best players and also tough fantasy picking for our crew of experts and Team Freedom members.

Check out their choices below for the final Major of the season and make your own PGA picks here.

 

Bob Weeks, TSN Golf analyst

Jordan Spieth - Hard to bet against this guy with the season he's had. Looking to complete the American Slam -- all three majors on U.S. soil.

Justin Rose - This guy may have the most complete game on the PGA Tour. And on a course with 1,000 bunkers, he's one of the best out of the sand.

Brooks Koepka - An exceptionally talented young player who could easily break through at any time. Long off the tee and a very good putter.

Charl Schwartzel - Was 7th at the U.S. Open on a course that demanded many of the same qualities as Whistling Straits will.

David Hearn - Has been playing the best golf of his career of late and feels he can compete on the biggest stages, especially after playing in front of the raucous home crowd at the RBC Canadian Open.

Padraig Harrington - Had a tie for 20th at the Open Championship and seems to have found some game after a couple of years of struggles.

 

Jamie Reidel, TSN Golf Producer

Group A:

Dustin Johnson - Aside from a poor judgment call Dustin Johnson would have won this tournament at this venue in 2010. His game should fit Whistling Straits - he gets the monkey off the back this week.

Jason Day - Is there anything he can't do? Well right now it's win majors, but aside from a T-28 at Augusta Day has been a consistent major performer and he was top-10 here in 2010 in just his second major.

Group B:

Brooks Koepka - He is long, he is calm and he comes in having not finished outside the top-20 in his last five events which includes two majors.

Charley Hoffman - Might be a bit off the board but Hoffman has been steady this year in all facets. I think the PGA is the perfect spot to hide his two missed cuts at the Opens.

Group C:

Danny Lee - There aren't thst many players out there right now who are hotter than Lee. He has four Top-10s in his last five tourneys and missed the cut at the Open, but other than that has been rock solid since his win.

Robert Streb - Again, going with the hot hand. He is 5th in the Fedex Cup standings, and is top-10 in greens and has seven top-10s this year. He also has the added motivation of impressing captain Jay Haas for this fall's Presidents Cup team.

 

#TeamFreedom Expert Picks

Albin Choi

Jason Day - Jason has been playing some really good golf lately. With Day being so close to winning at St. Andrews and then going on to win the RBC Canadian Open the week after, he is primed for another great week.

Jordan Spieth - Not much explanation needed for this.

Brooks Koepka - We have been seeing his name around the top of the leaderboard a lot lately. Wouldn't be surprised to see him win his first major at Whistling Straits.

Keegan Bradley - Keegan has a PGA Championship under his belt already. His length off the tee will definitely be a helping factor in this major.

Tiger Woods - His game has been coming back into form lately. Never count out Tiger!

David Hearn - After coming so close in multiple events recently such as The RBC Canadian Open and The Greenbrier Classic, I think David is looking for redemption. This would be a very good week to do it.

 

Taylor Pendrith

Bubba Watson - It looks to be a course that favours bombers. Bubba is one of the longest off the tee on TOUR and he played well the last time the PGA Championship was at Whistling Straits.

Dustin Johnson - Same reasoning as Bubba – Dustin bombs it and has a history of playing well at this course.

Gary Woodland - Another bomber and he is due to break through in a major!

Kevin Na - Not the longest on TOUR, but seems to be hanging around the top of the leaderboard a lot in major championships this year.

Harris English - A younger guy with tons of game...would not surprised if he starts to contend at majors on a regular basis.

Justin Thomas - Similar to Kevin Na, Justin is a very efficient player who strikes me as a guy that likes hard golf courses.

 

Mackenzie Hughes

Jordan Spieth - He fell short for the third leg of the Grand Slam at St. Andrews, but I think he rebounds and makes it three out of four at Whistling Straits.

Jason Day - He's playing as good as anyone right now, and he's long overdue for a major.

Brooks Koepka - Has a game built for any golf course and he's been knocking on the door. This could be the week he gets it done.

Marc Leishman - Almost got it done at St. Andrews, and I think he continues his good play in Wisconsin.

Danny Lee - Ever since the win at Greenbrier, he has stayed red hot. I think that continues this week.

David Hearn - He is playing some of his best golf, and I think he's ready to take that into a major. Why not make his first win a major?

 

Matt Hill

Jason Day - Day has been in the hunt the past two majors right until the end. He also picked up his second win of the year at the RBC Canadian Open...I would be very surprised if he does not contend this week.

Bubba Watson - Bubba is already a two-time major champion. He lost in a playoff the last time the PGA Championship was held at Whistling Straits and is coming off a good finish at the Bridgestone. I like his odds.

Brooks Koepka - Another bomber who has been playing great this year. Plays fearless golf and has the game to win a major championship.

Marc Leishman - Leishman had a runner-up finish at the Open Championship and I wouldn't be surprised if he backed that up with a solid week at the final major of the year.

David Lingmerth - Lingmerth has been playing very well as of late. He has gotten better every year on tour and has the game to be in the mix in Wisconsin.

Justin Thomas - The rookie has had a great year, but hasn't been able to find a win. The kid has a ton of talent and I expect him to have a solid week at the PGA.

 

Adam Svensson

Rory McIlroy - Rory is always a smart pick. I also think his length off the tee will play a big factor this week.

Henrik Stenson - Henrik regularly appears around the top of the leaderboard in big time tournaments and played well last week at the Bridgestone. I expect to see his name up there again this week.

Brooks Koepka - Each major finish this year has been better than the one before it. With a top 10 in The Open and last week, I wouldn't be surprised if he contended one more time.

Paul Casey - This year Casey has had some hot streaks as well as five top-5 finishes. I wouldn't be surprised if this week was the start of another streak.

David Hearn - David has been trending in the right direction lately and is ready to break through and capture his first win any day now.

Nick Taylor -  Nick's game is solid all around. I'd like to see his name in the mix.