As a DFS player myself, I can’t even blame my fellow gamblers.
The Wells Fargo Championship will be held this weekend at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. 6th signature event The PGA Tour is on the schedule this season. There are only two players left this season. Hideki Matsuyama He was scheduled to play golf at the tournament, but withdrew just before tee time.
The lack of a warning made Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) players incredibly furious on the PGA Tour, but there were also signs that suggested Matsuyama could be bounced from the tournament as he battled energy. That was not the case at all. Matsuyama’s last tournament was the Masters in April, and he finished without any problems. (Related: Phil Mickelson says his career is nearing an end)
Nevertheless, Matsuyama withdrew from the Wells Fargo Championship on Thursday with an apparent back injury.
If you bet on DFS apps, you’ve probably noticed this type of complaint. Other leagues like the NBA, NFL, and MLB allow you to switch slips before the game starts. But with the PGA, everything is locked in once the tournament begins.
In other words, DFS players are losing money and are totally upset about it.
It’s pretty outrageous that Hideki Matsuyama was made WD after noon ET without any public hints about the injury or the impact on the PGA Tour.
This tour is publicly affiliated with multiple DFS and gambling companies.
Please together.
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) May 9, 2024
Another week, another big burn for DFS players, WDs in the second half after the lineup was locked.
In an ideal world, tours should collaborate @DraftKings and other partners must implement timelines for DFS players to adjust. Otherwise, it will affect fantasy players’ desire to bet on sports… https://t.co/7EeEEBcjDW
— Stephen Hennessey (@S_HennesseyGD) May 9, 2024
Me this week! https://t.co/Z1aNVlybz3 pic.twitter.com/CSURoZiI1z
— Pat Mayo (@ThePME) May 9, 2024
This is why late swaps should be allowed in all sports @DraftKings @FanDuel https://t.co/3zW7iU75f6
— Sean H (@Biggamehter) May 9, 2024
This is something I hope will be corrected on next year’s tour. A decision on the withdrawal should be sought by Wednesday evening.Too much money is at risk today https://t.co/Ptdg4U4qTJ
— Jake Knapp Lifting Coach (@TalkBirdie2Mee) May 9, 2024
We would like to express our gratitude to the DFS community. We are talking about our paper.
