2018-19 PGA TOUR full-membership fantasy rankings 1-50

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OAKVILLE, ON - JULY 29: Dustin Johnson celebrates his winning putt on the 18th hole during the final round at the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club on July 29, 2018 in Oakville, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Dustin Johnson uses tight tee shot to birdie No. 9 at TOUR Championship

FULL-MEMBERSHIP RANKINGS:Intro| 1-50 | 51-100 | 101-150 | 151-200 | 201-245 | Cheat sheet

NOTES: Age as of Oct. 4, 2018 | An asterisk beside a salary indicates a bargain.

Rank	Player	Age	2017-18 earnings	Status	Comment
1	Dustin Johnson	34	8.457M	Top 30.	The best of the best. Owns the experience angle over the others in the conversation. Winner in each of his 11 seasons with 10 victories and another 10 podium finishes in just the last three.
2	Justin Thomas	25	8.694M	Top 30.	Because he plays more than DJ, there's merit to calling his name first. Tendonitis in JT's right wrist will be ancient history quickly. Motivation to distance from the playful connections to Spieth enhances value.
3	Brooks Koepka	28	7.094M	Top 30.	Exhibit A for the value of rest. The partially torn tendon in his left wrist forced him out for three-and-a-half months. You know the rest en route to Player of the Year consideration. Made just 17 starts.
4	Rory McIlroy	29	4.410M*	Top 30.	Rare is the talent for whom even more is expected at that salary, but he's healthy again. High first-round caliber once again. Lay your trust in his intelligence to learn from experience and listen to his body.
5	Jordan Spieth	25	2.793M*	Top 60.	Aside from the obvious that's he's a massive markdown, we've probably witnessed the long-term impact of the inexperience in schedule management. Putting will improve. Still finished 14th in the all-around.
6	Justin Rose	38	8.130M	Top 30.	Consistently strong form manifested as he's the first FedExCup champ without a win in the same Playoffs. Be careful not to co-lead with another infrequent contributor. Capped at 18 starts in each of last three seasons.
7	Rickie Fowler	29	4.235M	Top 30.	OK, so he didn't win a major in his 20s – see Phil Mickelson, see DJ, etc. Fowler remains one of the most consistent values on the board in every format … and this is only his age-30 season.
8	Jason Day	30	5.087M	Top 30.	Despite two wins, there was a feeling that he underperformed in 2018-19. Pshaw! Wins are bonuses, but he checked all of the other boxes to solidify his spot in the first round. Started in the fall for a change, too!
9	Hideki Matsuyama	26	2.687M*	Top 30.	Next to Tiger Woods, may have been the biggest surprise to advance to East Lake. Healthy again and now putting better, you can make the argument that Matsuyama should go No. 1 in salary drafts.
10	Tiger Woods	42	5.443M	Top 30.	So much for tempered expectations. Long live spinal fusion! Obviously the only automatic first-rounder for whom a limited schedule doesn't concern you. I love that young gamers get to experience this.
11	Patrick Reed	28	5.006M	Top 30.	It was a career year because of the Masters title but he's had stronger seasons overall. Among busiest first-rounders, winner in five of six spins with a TOUR card and advanced to last five TOUR Championships.
12	Tony Finau	29	5.620M	Top 30.	Video-game golf in human form. At least, we think he's human. In four seasons, nearly half of his 116 starts were top 25s. Had 11 top 10s in 2017-18 alone. Already has one top 10 in every major and Playoffs event.
13	Jon Rahm	23	3.992M	Top 30.	Late-season fade could be attributed to his first go at dealing with Ryder Cup attention and pressure. Appreciate candor regarding his emotion but he's a Spaniard! We love the passion and he's not in denial.
14	Bryson DeChambeau	25	8.094M	Top 30.	The win-win open of the Playoffs culminated what was already a tremendous sophomore season. As long as he remains curious, he's dangerous. Expect repeated deep runs into the Playoffs for years.
15	Webb Simpson	33	5.376M	Top 30.	While his PLAYERS victory spun the attention into his direction, he already was rounding into form. Of course, his putting is the story, but he's in his prime and no one arguably is more balanced outside the ropes.
16	Patrick Cantlay	26	3.963M	Top 30.	Quite simply, he's amazing. Still so young and now a regular on TOUR. You can't draft the tee-to-green tactician high enough after the usual suspects are off the board.
17	Gary Woodland	34	3.108M	Top 30.	Easily one of the most underrated fantasy values because there's no chrome. Plays a lot, makes most cuts, gets into all of the big events and he's been a fixture at East Lake.
18	Marc Leishman	34	3.771M	Top 30.	Hard to believe that he's in his 11th season on TOUR. He's performed like a pro in his prime in the last two by eliminating slumps while remaining consistently strong. Remember his value in the wind.
19	Xander Schauffele	24	4.047M	Top 30.	What's there to advise? He's a stud. North of $4M in both seasons, 55 starts, six podium finishes, etc. He delivered on elevated expectations after that unreal second half of his Rookie of the Year campaign.
20	Francesco Molinari	35	5.065M	Top 30.	Scaled multiple mountains in his fourth consecutive season with a TOUR card. No reason not to expect a continuation, especially with the badges collected. Top-three dual-tour threat now.
21	Phil Mickelson	48	4.595M	Top 30.	Is he turning back time or dragging it with him? Whatever the case, he's coming off a terrific season in which he set a 16-year high with 24 starts and 10-year mark with 15 top 25s. Solid second-round value.
22	Bubba Watson	39	5.793M	Top 30.	Got healthy and returned to a familiar ball and … voilà! Made 24 starts to set a nine-year high despite non-golf pursuits and interests. His swing, power and style will allow him to age slowly.
23	Tommy Fleetwood	27	3.935M	Top 30.	The annals are littered with international hopefuls who flamed out. He's on the other side of the spectrum. Finished third in the all-around. Predictably limited playing time is the only concern.
24	Emiliano Grillo	26	2.493M*	Top 60.	A truly special player on the cusp of greatness. Does it all. From his precision tee to green to his electric putting, he's a threat whenever he puts his mind to it. Multiple-win seasons are coming.
25	Paul Casey	41	3.641M	Top 30.	Hit the bull's-eye in terms of expectations … again. The victory as Copperhead was a bonus even though the knock is that he doesn't win enough. If he played more, he'd be a no-brainer first-rounder.
26	Billy Horschel	31	4.315M	Top 30.	As he slides into his prime, he's reminded us of the invisible line between being close and connecting full steam. His greatest value is the combination of experience and a willingness to play often.
27	Henrik Stenson	42	2.680M	Top 60.	Time will tell how he treats his left elbow. Remember, he never stepped away after reinjuring his right knee in the 2016 Playoffs. Maybe he really is a machine, but support him with busier commodities.
28	Kyle Stanley	30	3.916M	Top 30.	Stopped giving away strokes on the greens and rung up four top fives. No fewer than 26 starts in each of the last three seasons increase value. Seems older because of the two-year slide, but he's still improving.
29	Cameron Smith	25	3.622M	Top 30.	In "Talk of the TOUR" during the Playoffs, I told John Swantek that I like the Aussie to win a major within five years. Already a proven performer when the lights are on. Entering his fourth season.
30	Beau Hossler	23	2.449M*	Top 60.	Navigated first season with intelligence and ease. Expecting 28 starts again may be optimistic, but it's just a matter of time before he's a TOUR winner and a staple inside of the top 50 of the OWGR.
31	Rafa Cabrera Bello	34	2.449M	Top 60.	The dual-tour grind hasn't been an issue two seasons in, but given he does everything well, it shouldn't be. Only negative is that his limited schedule slots him in the deepest fields.
32	Aaron Wise	22	3.486M	Top 30.	Gifted. The Rookie of the Year front-runner qualified for the TOUR Championship and finished 20th in the all-around despite missing 13 cuts in 29 starts. Now takes his talent to the biggest stages.
33	Joaquin Niemann	19	1.209M*	Non-member top 125.	Real deal. In four months, he went from turning pro to the Rookie of the Year ballot. Now a member via the non-member top 125. No stranger to beating pros, albeit in native Chile, but it matters.
34	Kevin Na	35	3.578M	Top 30.	A stalwart in every fantasy format throughout his career. His salary value is a career high, so you can abstain, but he's a meal ticket otherwise. Six appearances at the TOUR Championship in the FedExCup era.
35	Si Woo Kim	23	2.276M	Top 60.	Man, he hustles. Three full seasons in which he's made a whopping 95 starts and he's yet to let us down. His work ethic is invaluable. So young and already almost a cornerstone.
36	Charles Howell III	39	2.179M	Top 60.	Only twice in his 18-year career has he fallen short of 20 cuts made in a single season (19 twice). Can be frustrating as a constancy just outside the top 50 in the OWGR.
37	Kevin Chappell	32	1.608M*	Top 125.	His off-season is our gain. Totaled career-low 23 starts in 2017-18, but it's understandable as his first season after a win (2016 Valero). Already exempt for The Open Championship with this year's top 10.
38	Matt Kuchar	40	1.720M*	Top 80.	Just as conservative gamers prefer to give fresh meat on TOUR two or three years to season, they are careful not to cast off proven veterans after the first quiet campaign. It's relative. Buy him low.
39	Adam Scott	38	2.237M	Top 60.	Set a career high with 21 starts in 2017-18, but never plays enough. Ongoing challenges with his putting. Everything else is the same as it ever was, but asking for a repeat of that salary is aggressive.
40	Keegan Bradley	32	4.069M	Top 30.	The BMW title was a bonus that paid off patient salary gamers. Your expectations are laid in the fact that he's gone two straight seasons with five top 10s among 23 cuts made.
41	Kevin Kisner	34	2.972M	Top 60.	Fascinating moving target even if irritating. He's gone from a one-trick pony (putting), to checking all of the boxes, to consistency week to week, to the cliché of emerging infrequently.
42	Austin Cook	27	2.448M	Top 60.	Slid into the job like a perfect candidate. The Rookie of the Year hopeful already had the name recognition, so if there was any pressure, it served as a positive influence. No chance for a Sophomore Slump.
43	Byeong Hun An	27	2.599M*	Top 60.	His trajectory is special because of his size, strength, touch and balance. Owns a functional schedule that includes majors and WGCs, so salary gamers needn't worry. Poised for a breakout.
44	Zach Johnson	42	1.957M	Top 60.	Recorded 14 top 25s, only two of which were top 10s, but many of those were just one stroke away. He's popular, so you'll have opposition that won't let him fall, but if he does, cast your line.
45	Brian Harman	31	2.733M	Top 60.	Classic case of a pace that couldn't continue. Set a career high with eight top 10s in a career-low 25 starts, but had only one top 10 in his last 14. He's positioned for another strong season, however.
46	Peter Uihlein	29	1.797M*	Top 70.	Had his moments as a rookie, but he'll have to qualify again for many of the events into which he gained entry by virtue of the European Tour and his OWGR. He's close and entirely worth it.
47	Brandt Snedeker	37	2.448M	Top 60.	Focusing only on results, you'd never know that he's been battling serious injuries for a year-plus. It's a grain of salt that you accept when taking the plunge, but he's overcome. Let others be worried.
48	Ryan Moore	35	1.986M	Top 80.	He's returned to earth after the fantastic 2015-16 campaign after which he made his Ryder Cup debut, but this is his baseline in his prime. Absolutely zero worries. He remains a robot.
49	Brendan Steele	35	2.291M	Top 60.	Settled at a career-low 22 starts during first season as a father. Two-time defending champ of the Safeway. The West Coaster usually prefers native grass, so dangle him as trade bait in February.
50	Adam Hadwin	30	1.932M	Top 60.	Good news about a relatively quiet season is that he whittled his missed cuts down to a career-low three. No top 10s in last six months, though. Balancing approach tee-to-green should pay dividends.