Golfer Profiles/Russell Henley

Russell Henley

USA · Age 35

#24

World Ranking

65.0

Avg DFS Points

3.2%

Win Rate

87.8%

Cut Rate

Player Overview

Russell Henley is one of the most underrated players on the PGA Tour, quietly posting consistent results year after year without the fanfare that accompanies higher-profile competitors. The University of Georgia product has won multiple PGA Tour events and maintains one of the highest cut rates on tour, making him a model of reliability. Henley's game is balanced and efficient — he drives the ball adequately, approaches consistently, chips cleanly, and putts solidly. He doesn't have an elite weapon that jumps off the page, but the absence of any significant weakness means he grinds out strong finishes week after week. In DFS, Henley is a hidden gem who offers excellent floor production at a price point that allows roster construction flexibility.

Strokes Gained Profile

Russell Henley's strokes gained breakdown shows where they gain or lose strokes relative to the PGA Tour field average. Positive values indicate above-average performance in that category.

SG: Off the Tee (OTT)+0.28
SG: Approach (APP)+0.72
SG: Around the Green (ATG)+0.18
SG: Putting (P)+0.30
SG: Total+1.48

Recent Tournament Results

TournamentFinish
World Wide Technology Championship1st
THE PLAYERS ChampionshipT8
Arnold Palmer InvitationalT6
RBC HeritageT3
Charles Schwab ChallengeT5

Best Course Fits

Courses where Russell Henley's strokes gained profile aligns best with the demands of the venue, based on BirdieVantage's course-fit model.

Worst Course Fits

Courses where Russell Henley's skill profile is a poor match, suggesting they may underperform relative to salary in DFS.

DFS Strategy Tips for Russell Henley

1

Henley is one of the best-kept secrets in golf DFS. His 87%+ cut rate and consistent scoring provide an elite floor.

2

He's typically priced $1,000-$2,000 below where his production suggests he should be, creating persistent value.

3

Henley's balanced profile makes him a solid play at most courses on the schedule — he has few bad course fits.

4

In cash games, Henley is one of the safest mid-tier options available. In GPPs, use him to free up salary for higher-ceiling plays.

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