PGA DFS picks with betting-card discipline.
The gist
NineToFive Sports treats each PGA tournament as a weekly puzzle of pricing, form, course history, and betting value. The show moves player by player through DFS options, outright bets, pool picks, and lineup-builder results.
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About NineToFive Sports
NineToFive Sports is a PGA fantasy and betting show organized around the weekly tournament calendar. Its center of gravity is practical decision-making. Each episode frames the event, names the course, and explains what kind of slate is taking shape before moving into player analysis. The show cares about course history. It also leans on recent form, stat fit, salary, betting odds, cut rules, field strength, and roster construction. A typical breakdown can move from Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy at the top of a Masters field to mid-tier calls on players such as Matt Fitzpatrick, Shane Lowry, Ludwig, or Robin McIntyre. The point is not just who can win. The point is how each golfer fits into DFS builds, pool tiers, placement bets, and outright cards. That gives the show a working-shop feel. It talks through uncertainty instead of hiding it. A player might rate well statistically but carry concern from a missed cut, a rough stretch, or a price that makes the rest of a lineup awkward. Another player might be appealing because the course suits his game and the odds still leave room for upside. The episodes also spend time on build styles, including balanced lineups, studs-and-duds approaches, pay-up combinations, midrange depth, and value-tier dart throws. Major weeks get extra attention. The Masters coverage includes pool tiers, core plays, hand-built lineups, and comparisons with the 9-5 lineup builder. Regular PGA stops receive the same nuts-and-bolts treatment, with added attention to whether the week looks top-heavy, balanced, volatile, or unusually strong for betting. The commentary is candid and fast-moving. It assumes the listener already understands DFS basics, but it still explains why course experience, par-five scoring, or recent top finishes can change a decision. NineToFive Sports is most useful when the listener wants a second screen for lineup building. It is less about broad golf storytelling and more about getting to a sharper player pool. The show’s personality comes from its willingness to call a week weird, loaded, risky, fun, or frustrating while still turning that read into concrete plays. For fantasy golf regulars, that makes it a focused weekly prep tool.
Made for: NineToFive Sports is for fantasy golf players, DFS lineup builders, pool entrants, and golf bettors who want tournament-specific player takes before contests lock. It best suits listeners already comfortable with salaries, odds, course history, and weekly PGA form.
What sets it apart: The show combines course-fit talk, player tiers, outright odds, and lineup-builder comparisons in one fast weekly workflow. Its edge is the constant translation from golf opinion into actual DFS and betting decisions.
In their own words
Join Eric Polzin on the "NinetoFiveSports" podcast for your ultimate guide to fantasy golf. Each episode, we delve into the heart of PGA tournaments, providing you with comprehensive player analysis, strategic betting advice, and insights on how to build winning fantasy lineups. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the game, this podcast equips you with the knowledge to make informed decisions. Tune in to stay ahead in the world of fantasy golf, where we cover everything from the majors to the lesser-known tournaments, ensuring you're always ready for the next big event.
As heard by us
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Eric Polzin turns PGA form, course fit, pricing, and odds into clear DFS choices and betting decisions.
NineToFive Sports turns PGA tournament previews into practical decisions about DFS lineups and outright bets. Eric Polzin moves through course history, recent form, statistical fit, pricing, and available odds, then converts those judgments into core plays and sample builds.
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A hand-built Masters lineup faces the 9-5 builder's choices; you get the final say.
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- Eric Polzin to weigh course history against recent form before you pick a golfer
- a reason to bet on a golfer outright without automatically putting him in your lineup
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Episodes
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The RBC HERITAGE 2026: Top PGA DFS Picks, Lineup Strategy + Favorite Outright Bets
Hidden gemNineToFive Sports breaks down the 2026 RBC Heritage at Harbortown Golf Links as a no-cut signature event that the host says should still deserve a cut.
Apr 14, 2026·24m·1 clip - 2
The MASTERS 2026: Top PGA DFS Picks, Lineup Strategy + Favorite Outright Bets
A golf analyst previews the 2026 Masters, discussing DFS picks, betting strategies, and why the tournament feels more wide open due to recent struggles of top players.
Apr 6, 2026·33m·2 clips - 3
2026 Masters Golf Pool: Who to Pick in your Masters Pool in Each Tier
A fantasy golf guide breaking down the six tiers of a Masters pool to recommend top picks based on course history, stat fit, and recent form.
Apr 5, 2026·21m·1 clip - 4
Valero Texas Open 2026: Top PGA DFS Picks, Lineup Strategy + Favorite Outright Bets
A fantasy golf expert provides DFS picks, lineup strategy, and favorite outright bets for the 2026 Valero Texas Open, with a recap of the previous week's tournament.
Mar 31, 2026·20m·1 clip - 5
VALSPAR CHAMPIONSHIP 2026: Top PGA DFS Picks, Lineup Strategy + Favorite Outright Bets
A golf DFS and betting preview for the 2026 Valspar Championship, analyzing top-heavy field, mid-tier options, and betting odds.
Mar 16, 2026·22m - 6
THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026: Top PGA DFS Picks, Lineup Strategy + Favorite Outright Bets
Hidden gemNineToFive Sports frames THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 around soft DFS pricing, weak recent form from Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, and a slate that forces harder pay-up decisions.
Mar 9, 2026·26m·1 clip - 7
COGNIZANT CLASSIC 2026: Top PGA DFS Picks, Lineup Strategy + Favorite Outright Bets
Feb 24, 2026·14m - 8
GENESIS INVITIONAL 2026: Top PGA DFS Picks, Lineup Strategy + Favorite Outright Bets
Hidden gem["NineToFive Sports frames the 2026 Genesis Invitational as a top-50-and-ties cut event, but the host still wants to attack it like a no-cut DFS slate because Scottie Scheffler is in the field.", "He recaps Rio and Tom Hoagie from last week, plus Siwoo Kim and Scottie Scheffler, to show why the studs-and-duds build still worked when the event played like a no-cut week.", "The course-history discussion leans on the 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 results because last year's tournament moved to Torrey Pines during the California wildfires, and he uses those samples for Max Homa, Jason Day, Harris English, Victor Hovland, and Patrick Cantlie.", "The value tier centers on Jacob Bridgman, Rio, Tony Finau, and Tom Hoagie, while the lineup builder keeps pointing back to Scottie Scheffler, Chris Gotterup, Kirk Kadyama, and Daniel Berger."]
Feb 16, 2026·26m·1 clip - 9
AT&T PEBBLE BEACH PRO-AM 2026: Top PGA DFS Picks, Lineup Strategy + Favorite Outright Bets
Hidden gemNineToFive Sports breaks down the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with a clear DFS angle: a no-cut event that pushes a studs-and-duds build and makes Scottie Scheffler look underpriced.
Feb 9, 2026·21m·1 clip - 10
WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN 2026: Top PGA DFS Picks, Lineup Strategy + Favorite Outright Bets
Feb 2, 2026·23m - 11
FARMERS INSURANCE OPEN 2026: Top PGA DFS Picks, Lineup Strategy + Favorite Outright Bets
Jan 27, 2026·18m - 12
The AMERICAN EXPRESS 2026: Top PGA DFS Picks, Lineup Strategy + Favorite Outright Bets
Jan 20, 2026·21m - 13
SONY OPEN 2026: Top PGA DFS Picks, Lineup Strategy + Favorite Outright Bets
Jan 13, 2026·23m - 14
NFL DFS Week 6 Preview: Top Plays and Winning Lineup Process
NineToFive Sports turns Week 6 DraftKings NFL DFS into a salary puzzle because the best matchups are tied to cheap prices.
Oct 6, 2025·26m·1 clip - 15
NFL Preseason DFS: Thursday 3-Game Slate Breakdown & Top Core Plays
Aug 6, 2025·26m - 16
FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025: Top PGA DFS Picks, Sleepers & Core Plays for DraftKings
Aug 5, 2025·30m - 17
Wyndham Championship 2025: Top PGA DFS Picks, Sleepers & Core Plays for DraftKings
Jul 28, 2025·46m - 18
The Open 2025: Top PGA DFS Picks, Sleepers & Core Plays for DraftKings
Jul 14, 2025·30m - 19
Scottish Open 2025: Top PGA DFS Picks, Sleepers & Core Plays for DraftKings + ISCO Outright Bets
Jul 7, 2025·44m - 20
ROCKET CLASSIC 2025: PGA DFS Preview & Picks, Sleepers, Values + CORE PLAYS DraftKings
Jun 23, 2025·37m - 21
Travelers Championship 2025: PGA DFS Preview & Picks, Sleepers, Values + CORE PLAYS DraftKings
Jun 16, 2025·43m - 22
US Open 2025: PGA DFS Preview & Picks, Sleepers, Values + CORE PLAYS DraftKings
Jun 9, 2025·32m - 23
Charles Schwab Challenge 2025: PGA DFS Preview & Picks, Sleepers, Values + CORE PLAYS DraftKings
May 20, 2025·32m - 24
PGA Championship 2025: PGA DFS Preview & Picks, Sleepers, Values + CORE PLAYS DraftKings
A fantasy golf preview for the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, including DFS picks, sleepers, values, and core plays for DraftKings, with a recap of last week's winners and outright betting strategy.
May 12, 2025·26m - 25
Ranking EVERY Group in the Field at the Zurich Classic
Apr 22, 2025·45m - 26
2025 Masters Golf Pool: Who to Pick in your Masters Pool in Each Tier
Apr 7, 2025·18m - 27
Texas Children's Houston Open: PGA DFS Preview & Picks, Sleepers, Values + CORE PLAYS DraftKings
A fantasy golf preview breaking down the Houston Open with stat fits, recent form, course history, top plays by pricing tier, and a first look lineup build.
Mar 25, 2025·33m - 28
Valspar Championship: PGA DFS Preview & Picks, Sleepers, Values + CORE PLAYS DraftKings
Mar 18, 2025·30m - 29
PGA DFS: The BEST Plays & Bets for the 2025 Player Championship
Mar 10, 2025·34m - 30
PGA DFS: The BEST Plays & Bets for the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational + Puerto Rico Open PIcks
Mar 4, 2025·23m - 31
PGA DFS: Cognizant Classic 2025 at PGA National [Core Plays, Outright Bets + First Look Build]
Feb 24, 2025·28m - 32
PGA DFS: Mexico Open at VidantaWorld 2025 [Core Plays, Outright Bets, Sleepers + First Look Build]
Feb 17, 2025·24m - 33
PGA DFS: Genesis Invitational 2025 [Core Plays, Outright Bets + First Look Build]
Feb 10, 2025·25m - 34
The BEST Outright Bet and Placement Bets for the Waste Management Phoenix Open in 2025
Feb 4, 2025·14m - 35
PGA DFS: Waste Management Phoenix Open 2025 [Core Plays, Outright Bets + First Look Build]
Feb 3, 2025·22m - 36
PGA DFS: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-AM 2025 [Core Plays, Outright Bets + First Look Build]
Jan 28, 2025·21m - 37
PGA DFS: Farmers Insurance Open 2025 [Core Plays, Outright Bets + First Look Build]
Jan 20, 2025·33m - 38
PGA DFS: The American Express 2025 [Core Plays, Outright Bets + First Look Build]
Jan 13, 2025·32m - 39
PGA DFS: Sony Open in Hawaii 2025 [Core Plays, Outright Bets + First Look Build]
Jan 7, 2025·25m - 40
PGA DFS: The SENTRY 2025 [Core Plays, Outright Bets + First Look Build]
Dec 30, 2024·19m - 41
PGA DFS: The RSM Classic 2024 [Core Plays, Outright Bets + First Look Build]
Nov 19, 2024·20m - 42
PGA DFS: Procore Championship [Core Plays, Profitable Approach, Values/Sleepers + Outright Bets]
Sep 10, 2024·18m - 43
PGA DFS: TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP [Core Plays, Profitable Approach, Values/Sleepers + Outright Bets]
Aug 27, 2024·15m - 44
FANTASY GOLF: BMW Championship [Core Plays, Profitable Approach, Values/Sleepers + Outright Bets]
Aug 20, 2024·20m - 45
FedEx St. Jude Championship [Core Plays, Profitable Approach, Values/Sleepers + Outright Bets]
Aug 12, 2024·20m - 46
Wyndham Championship PREVIEW [Core Plays, Profitable Approach, Values/Sleepers + Outright Bets]
A fantasy golf preview for the Wyndham Championship, breaking down top picks, values, bets, and lineup strategies.
Aug 6, 2024·30m - 47
Men's Olympic Golf PREVIEW [Core Plays, Profitable Approach, Values/Sleepers + Outright Bets]
Jul 30, 2024·19m - 48
The 3M Open Championship PREVIEW [Core Plays, Profitable Approach, Values/Sleepers + Outright Bets]
A fantasy golf preview of the 3M Open with top DFS picks, betting advice, and a recap of last week's Open Championship win by Xander Schauffele.
Jul 22, 2024·27m - 49
WHO WILL WIN??? THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 Outright Bets [DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, PointsBet]
Jul 16, 2024·22m - 50
The Open Championship PREVIEW [Core Plays, Profitable Approach, Values/Sleepers + Outright Bets]
A fantasy golf preview of the Open Championship with top plays, value picks, and betting advice, including a recap of last week's wins.
Jul 15, 2024·29m