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Kevin Kisner
35-Year-Old Golfer
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2018–19 Stats
Rank
93
Winnings
$315,355
Winnings/Entry
$45,051
Entries
7
Rounds
24
2018–19 Fantasy Outlook
Simply put, Kisner is just a bulldog. He doesn't look like your typical golfer, heck, he doesn't even look like an athlete, but more often than not, he gets the job done. Kisner's breakout season came in 2015 when he finished runner-up three times and earned over $3 million for the first time. He followed that up with wins in each of the next two seasons and he peaked with earnings of over $4.7 million in 2017. His production fell a bit last season, but not so much that it would indicate his game is regressing. Kisner should go in the first three-to-four rounds of a draft, but his number is always just too high to be a salary cap selection. His number is the lowest its been in the past four years however, so he's worth a look, but there probably isn't enough upside to justify his selection. Read Past Outlooks
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Handedness Right
Status Pro
Height 5'10"
Weight 165 lbs
DOB 2/15/1984
Birthplace Aiken, South Carolina
College Georgia
Country USA
Just misses top-25 at WMPO
February 4, 2019
Kisner climbed into a tie for 26th place after his three-under 68 on Sunday at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
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Kisner gained 19 positions in the final round. It was pretty ironic that his low round of the week came in by far the most difficult day for scoring. Kisner was accurate off the tee in Phoenix once again, as he found the seventh-most fairways in the field and ranked eighth in SG: Off-the-tee. Kisner still has just one top-25 this season in five starts after posting nine last season. The Georgia Bulldog will play the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am next week where he has a T10 back in 2017, but also has missed the cut three times in five career starts.
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Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Kevin Kisner
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Rickie Fowler overcame triple and double bogies in the last round at rainy TPC Scottsdale to secure his fifth PGA Tour win.
Sony Open Preview: Thomas Looks to Capitalize in Hawaii
Sony Open Preview: Thomas Looks to Capitalize in Hawaii
45 days ago
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Greg Vara previews this week PGA Tour stop in Hawaii as Justin Thomas looks to take advantage of a field lacking elite golfers.
The RSM Classic Preview: Champ Hopes to Prove His Name
The RSM Classic Preview: Champ Hopes to Prove His Name
101 days ago
101 days ago
Greg Vara previews this week's PGA Tour stop at Sea Island where Cameron Champ will look to continue his strong fall season play.
Yahoo DFS Golf: The RSM Classic
Yahoo DFS Golf: The RSM Classic
102 days ago
102 days ago
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2017
2016
2015
2014
2012
2011
Kisner struggled to find his footing on the PGA Tour during his first two seasons, but he played well enough in his third full season on the PGA Tour to secure his card the following season and from there, everything changed. It's one of the more remarkable progressions on the PGA Tour in the past decade as Kisner went from a guy who never cracked the $1 million mark in his first three full seasons on the PGA Tour, to a guy who has now topped $3 million in each of his last three seasons. This past season was easily his best though as he picked-up a win, two runner-ups and a third-place finish. Though Kisner made a huge leap from season three to season four, and he made another nice leap this past season, it's hard to imagine Kisner can take it to yet another level next season. As such, he's not a great salary cap option this season.
Kisner made a huge jump between the 2014 and 2015 seasons; going from just under $1 million in earnings in his rookie season, to just over $3.5 million in his second season. It would have been easy to relax after such a season, but Kisner built upon that momentum and had his best season yet last year. He did earn more money the year prior, but last season, he picked-up that all-important first victory on the PGA Tour. Proving that was no fluke, he also scored another runner-up finish, his fourth in the past two seasons. Kisner appears to be the real deal, but is he capable of taking the next step this season? Possibly, but at his current price, he's probably not worth the risk in salary cap leagues. In draft leagues, he's a second- or third-round pick.
Kisner really struggled in his first two attempts on the PGA Tour, failing to earn even $400k in either attempt. Last year however he figured out enough to earn nearly $1 million. The jump in earnings is nice, but when you factor in his first two years on the PGA Tour, he's failed more than he's succeeded on the PGA Tour. He's young enough that he's likely still on his way up, but it's unlikely that the progression is anything major this year. As such, he's not a great salary cap option this year. In draft leagues he may go undrafted.
Kisner is fully exempt for this season after finishing first in the Web.com Tour Finals in 2013. He made the cut at the Masters and has a good shot at winning an event this season.
Kisner had his card for 2011 via Q-School, and although he showed next to nothing last year, there's always a chance he could fall into a Top-5 somewhere along the way. Kisner was a rookie last season, so perhaps he didn't adjust well to life on the PGA Tour, perhaps he'll play better the second time around.
Kisner didn't have a great season last year on the Nationwide Tour, but he ended very well. His two best start, a win and a runner-up, both came in the second half of the season. He'll need to start this season better, though, if he's to earn his card in 2012.
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Bogey-ridden final round in Hawaii
January 14, 2019
Kisner posted a three-over 73 on Sunday at the Sony Open to finish one-under and tied for 69th.
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Another good showing at Sea Island
November 18, 2018
Kisner shot a five-under 65 on Sunday at the RSM Classic to finish in a tie for seventh place.
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Making first start of season in Mayakoba
November 6, 2018
Kisner will tee it up at the Mayakoba Golf Classic this week.
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Misses TOUR Championship for first time since 2014
September 18, 2018
Kisner will miss the TOUR Championship for the first time since 2014 after he finished 47th in the FedExCup standings.
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T24 at Dell Technologies Championship
September 4, 2018
Kisner shot a bogey-free four-under 67 in the final round of the Dell Technologies Championship to finish in a tie for 24th place.
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