3M Open 2022 Fantasy golf picks, tips, standings: Golf expert says Back Sungjae Im, fade Hideki Matsuyama

The PGA Tour returns to the United States this week, and that means golfers will need to deal with tree-lined fairways and water hazards at the 2022 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities. Many of the top PGA Tour players are resting from the year’s final big tournament on the links at St. Andrews, but the likes of Hideki Matsuyama, Tony FInau and Sungjae Im will need to adjust. They will be part of the 3M Open 2022 field which also includes notable players who did not attend the trip to Scotland such as Maverick McNealy, Davis Riley and Adam Hadwin. Former tennis player Mardy Fish, a 20-time ATP Tour champion, was also present at the 3M Open 2022 on a sponsor waiver. Cameron Champ is the defending champion, winning last year 15 under 15.

Finau is the 12-1 favorite in the latest 2022 3M Open odds from Caesars Sportsbook, with Matsuyama (16-1) and Im (16-1) not far behind. Among the other favorites at 3M Open 2022 are Hadwin (20-1), McNealy (22-1), Riley (25-1), Sahith Theegala (25-1) and Cam Davis (25-1) first). Should you go with a player who won on tour, like Matsuyama or Finau, to anchor your 3M Open Fantasy 2022 golf options? Or can a player like McNealy or Riley take the challenge to win first and give you much better value? Before you hit any Fantasy golf leaderboards or bet on the 3M Open 2022, make sure you check out Fantasy golf forecasts from SportsLine fantasy expert Riley Gates.

Gates is a writer for 247Sports and has written extensively on sports for almost 5 years. He has been following golf longer and has a deep knowledge of the sport. He also knows what it takes to win, on the field and in fantasy sports.

Gates has been crushing his golf picks throughout the season. He finished last week’s Open championship, joining Cameron Smith among his outright winners despite many pundits having eliminated the Australian. “There’s some concern here after how he plays at the US Open,” Gates said before the historic event in St. “But Smith has solidified in two other majors this year. … The value is definitely there.”

Of course, the 28-year-old recovered from the 73rd inning to beat the Old Course on Sunday. He fired a 4-under 68-year-old to boost past favorite Rory McIlroy sentiment to carve his name into the Claret Jug. This is just the latest of Gates’ strong weeks when it comes to selecting PGA Tour events.

At the John Deere Classic, he closed 40-1 JT Poston as a potential winner. At Travelers, he beat Sahith Theegala, who was valued at just $7,300 at DraftKings, and came in second to help more Fantasy golfers make money!

At the Memorial, five of Gates’ nine picks made the top 15, including his biggest sleeper, Brendan Steele – just $6,600 at DraftKings – who made the top 10! At Wells Fargo, four of his top six players finished in the top five, including winner Max Homa, with a 40-1 shot. Anyone who has followed Gates can rise up.

Now, Gates has ranked his top golfers for the 3M Open 2022, and you’ll really want to see what he has to say. You can only view his Fantasy golf rankings and 3M open picks at SportsLine.

2022 3M Open Fantasy Golf Expert’s Choice

For this week’s tournament, Gates is sticking with Sungjae Im, supporting Korea despite its recent slump. The 24-year-old came in at 81st at the Open Championship after missing out at the Scottish and US Opens. But the challenge at this TPC course will be much more familiar, and Im finished no worse than 21st place in his five events ahead of Brookline. He’s had six top 10 finishes this season, including a win at the Shriners Children’s Open last October.

On the other hand, experts are staying away from Matsuyama, because the Japanese star’s playstyle lacks consistency. He drew with 68th at The Open, and even that won an excellent 68 on the final day, and a long flight back won’t help. The 30-year-old missed his chance at the Scottish Open but finished fourth at the US Open last month. He finished outside the top 25 in half of his events (nine out of 18), so he was too frustrated for Gates to count on him.

How to set up your 3M Open Fantasy 2022 golf course ranking

For this year’s 3M Open, Gates is touting a fantasy roster player that will be overlooked and valued at around $7,500 on DraftKings. This golfer’s shot could keep him near the top of the leaderboard any week. He could be a surprise in this weaker field and bring you great value for your 3M Open 2022 roster. You can find out who it is and see the rest of Gates’ 3M Open fantasy golf picks at SportsLine.

Who are the winners of the 3M Open 2022 and who are the top players you aim for for your Fantasy picks? Which overlooked players could help you win this week’s tournament? Head to SportsLine now to get Riley Gates’ Virtual Golf rankings for the 3M Open 2022, all from the fantasy expert who’s been on fire with his picks, and find out.