As the PGA Tour returns to action, so do the one-and-done pools for golf contest players. 

For those unfamiliar, OAD pools closely mirror an NFL survivor contest. Players select a golfer each week and earn their prize money at the conclusion of the event. 

The catch? Contestants can only use a player once. Additionally, not all prize pools are created equally, which further adds to the game theory. 

Below, I’ve outlined three players worth a look for OAD pools this week at the Farmers Insurance Open. Golf odds are reflective at time of writing and are subject to movement. 

PGA One and Done Picks: Farmers Insurance Open
Option #1: Hideki Matsuyama (+2800)

My thinking is to save Xander Schauffele for a later event. If he rounds into form, he’s playable at every major and PGA Tour signature event. 

Matsuyama lacks the same future value. I would only play him in a major at Augusta National, where there are superior options. 

If all goes well, Matsuyama can contend this week. He’s one of my Farmers Insurance Open Picks. 

The problem is that his contention is tied directly to his putter, which is oftentimes unpredictable. 

However, he enjoyed previous success at the Farmers. Over his last four starts here, his worst finish is T-32nd. 

That span includes a T-13th and T-9th in his last three appearances. Plus, he seems to be flying under the radar after an outstanding ball-striking performance at the Sony Open. 

Option #2: Jason Day (+2800)

Day gained in every category over two measured rounds at the Amex. In La Quinta, he finished T-2nd to winner Scottie Scheffler. 

The question mark: can he follow it up at a more difficult track? Last year, he finished T-3rd at the Amex before finishing T-32nd at the Farmers. 

A silver lining? Day owns a pair of top-10 finishes in his last four Farmers. Across all four, he missed the cut once. 

Day owns the driving distance to overcome Torrey South’s main defense. Additionally, he ranks 19th in SG: Putting on Poa greens over the last 100 rounds. 

But Day also plays the majors and signature events, so players should be confident in his irons in order to use him this week. 

Option #3: Max Homa (+4500)

Homa is not qualified for any signature events at the moment. His T-12th at Augusta National qualifies him for the Masters, but he’ll need a win here or in Phoenix to qualify. 

That renders him an intriguing option given his positive course history at Torrey Pines. Homa previously won here in 2023 and finished T-13th in 2024. 

Metrics have Homa trending upward of late. He ranks sixth in SG: APP over his last 20 measured rounds, up from 111th over his last 100. 

In two measured rounds at the Amex, Homa averaged +1.45 strokes gained per round on approach. Not since Aug. 2024 has he cleared +1.4 on average. 

He also ranks no worse than 17th in three measured SG: Putting samples on Poa:

Last 100 Rounds: 17th
Last 50 Rounds: 8th
Last 20 Rounds: 10th

Those stats could render Homa a sneaky, low-owned player. If he spikes, players using Homa could gain ground on their respective fields.