The PGA Tour playoffs begin this week when the top 125 players in the FedEx Cup standings take on Liberty National Golf Club in the 2021 The Northern Trust in Jersey City, N.J. U.S. Open champion Jon Rahm is back in action, and reigning FedEx Cup champion Dustin Johnson also is one of the standouts in the loaded field. 

Caesars Sportsbook lists Rahm as the 10-1 favorite in its latest 2021 The Northern Trust golf odds, followed by Johnson and Jordan Spieth at 16-1. 

Fantasy golf expert Riley Gates has locked in his top choices below, and you'll want to see who he is backing. Gates is a writer for 247Sports, and he knows what it takes to win, on the course and in fantasy sports. 

Gates has ranked the top 20 golfers for the 2021 The Northern Trust, and he is expecting a big week from Jon Rahm in his first event since the Open Championship. The U.S. Open champion tied for third in England and will come in hungry after having to withdraw from the Olympics. He has real shot at the FedEx Cup title and has been on fire. Gates doesn't expect anything but success this week.         

On the other hand, Gates is fading Xander Schauffele, who barely sneaks into his top 10! The combination of his T-46 at St. Jude and his missed cut at Liberty National two years ago are huge red flags. The Olympic gold medalist appears to have eased off the gas, and he could rebound, but Gates is offering  several safer options for your Fantasy golf picks!

Instead, the Fantasy expert has found a HUGE long shot who comes in at well over 100-1! This veteran has been on an impressive run, and his length off the tee will serve him well in Jersey City. He could pull off a stunner in the playoff opener! You ABSOLUTELY need to see who it is and check out Gates' top picks before you bet the 2021 The Northern Trust or enter any Fantasy golf picks.

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