Top 10 Golfers for 2025 One And Done Pools

Knowing when to use the best golfers is key to One and Done Pools. We highlight our Top 10 golfers for 2025.

With the 2025 PGA schedule set to begin, Golf One And Done (OAD) Pools will gain momentum over the next month. A key aspect of success in these pools is determining the best timing to use specific golfers and identifying which players offer the most value as you plan your season strategy.

In this article, we outline our top 10 golfers for One And Done Pools to start 2025. These rankings are based on a combination of our ‘Strokes Gained’ power ratings and futures odds from the betting markets for the Majors.

However, our golfer ratings and the outlook will change with each week’s results. In our Golf One And Done Picks Product, you will see the current golfer ratings and the odds for that week’s tournament as they change throughout the year.

Top 10 Golfers for One And Done Pools

There are up to 16 big-money events on the 2025 PGA Tour schedule, offering over $3 million to the winner, spanning from the Sentry Tournament in January to the TOUR Championship in August. You’ll likely want to reserve these 10 golfers for premier events to maximize your chances of winning your One And Done pool.

Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler has been nearly unstoppable in recent years, but a Christmas accident resulting in a hand injury will sideline him at the start of the 2025 season. When he returns, he will remain the most valuable player in One And Done (OAD) pools. In 2024, Scheffler dominated high-purse events, winning six of the 13 tournaments before the FedEx Playoffs, including Majors, The Players Championship, and other Signature Events. He even missed one due to time off after the birth of his child, yet still claimed nearly half of the season’s biggest titles.

While repeating that level of dominance is unlikely, it is safe to expect Scheffler to win some marquee events and remain a strong contender in every tournament he enters. Strategically timing your Scheffler pick to coincide with one of his victories will be crucial to your success in 2025.

Xander Schauffele

Xander Schauffele’s 2024 performance would have earned him Golfer of the Year honors in most seasons. He secured two Major victories—the PGA Championship and The Open Championship—and finished as the runner-up in three other significant events: The Players Championship, the Wells Fargo Championship, and the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Heading into the 2025 season, Schauffele stands as our clear No. 2-ranked golfer. At 31 years old and still in his prime, he is poised to contend in multiple high-purse events.

Rory McIlroy

At 35, Rory McIlroy’s decade-long drought without a Major victory continued. A heartbreaking finish at the U.S. Open saw him narrowly lose a late lead to Bryson DeChambeau, settling for second place after missing critical putts on the 16th and 18th holes—strokes that could have secured his fifth career Major. While McIlroy’s performance was less consistent in 2024, he remained a contender in marquee events. His highlight of the season was a victory at the Wells Fargo Championship (now the Truist Championship), marking his third win at the event. Notably, McIlroy’s last Major victory also came at Quail Hollow, the site of the 2025 PGA Championship.

Collin Morikawa

Collin Morikawa has demonstrated consistent performance in big events, securing Top-10 finishes at both the Genesis Invitational and The Masters in consecutive years. While he didn’t claim a tournament victory in 2024, he stayed highly competitive, finishing second at The Memorial and the TOUR Championship, tying for third at The Masters, and recording four additional Top-5 finishes.

At 27, Morikawa is already a two-time Major winner and a strong contender for several high-purse events in 2025.

Jon Rahm

Jon Rahm faced a challenging 2024 after joining the LIV Tour, with his One And Done (OAD) availability limited to the Majors. His performances fell short of expectations: he finished 45th while defending his Master’s title, missed the cut at the PGA Championship, and withdrew from the U.S. Open due to a foot injury. However, he managed a Top-10 finish at The Open. At 30 years old, Rahm has demonstrated the ability to win the biggest tournaments when playing his best golf. A potential rebound in 2025 could position him as a pivotal player in OAD pools.

Ludvig Aberg

Despite having just one PGA Tour win (the 2023 RSM Classic), Ludvig Aberg has proven he can compete against top fields. In 2024, he finished second at the weather-shortened AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and was the runner-up to Scottie Scheffler in his Masters debut. He also recorded three additional Top-5 finishes, including a strong showing at The Memorial.

Aberg’s trajectory closely mirrors that of Scottie Scheffler at the same age. He is one of the rising stars poised to challenge for the top spot in golf in the coming years.

Bryson DeChambeau

Bryson DeChambeau represented the LIV Tour with strong performances at the 2024 Majors. He finished sixth at The Masters, claimed second at the PGA Championship, and captured a dramatic victory at the U.S. Open. DeChambeau will likely be a popular choice in One And Done (OAD) pools for the 2025 Majors, as these remain his only opportunities to participate.

Viktor Hovland

Viktor Hovland endured a challenging 2024, with his best finish in the first four months being a T19 at the Genesis Invitational. After missing the cut at The Masters, he took a month off before rebounding with a second-place finish at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. That strong performance propelled him back into the Top 50, securing his eligibility for the 2025 Signature Events.

However, a Christmas accident left Hovland with a broken pinky toe, potentially hindering his start to the 2025 season. If he regains his form, Hovland remains a wildcard—capable of competing with the best but still with much to prove following an inconsistent 2024 campaign.

Justin Thomas

Justin Thomas hasn’t won on the PGA Tour since his 2022 PGA Championship victory, but his form showed significant improvement in 2024. He delivered three Top-5 finishes at Signature Events, including strong performances at the RBC Heritage and Travelers Championship. In the fall, he added a second-place finish at the ZOZO Championship and a third at the Hero World Challenge.

After a difficult stretch in 2022 that included missed cuts and cost him a spot in the FedEx Playoffs, Thomas rebounded in 2024 and looks poised for a potential resurgence in 2025.

Hideki Matsuyama

Injuries have plagued Hideki Matsuyama recently, but he put together an impressive 2024 season. Matsuyama claimed victories at the Genesis Invitational and the FedEx St. Jude Championship. However, ongoing back issues forced him to withdraw from the BMW Championship and miss the Wells Fargo Championship.

When healthy, Matsuyama remains a formidable competitor, as demonstrated by his electrifying final-round 62 at the Genesis, where he surged from behind with six birdies on the back nine to win by three strokes. His health will be a crucial factor heading into 2025.