Irish Open
Ryan Fox Winner ($23)
New Zealander who is playing some absolutely magnificent golf. Fox has finished Top 15 in his last eight non-major starts including a win and top three finishes in four of his last five starts. Mount Juliet requires a strong putter who can take advantage of opportunities. Fox ranks 2nd in Birdies, 3rd in Strokes Gained: Tee To Green and 5th in Putting Average.
Boom-o-meter: 8%
John Deere Classic
Maverick McNealy Winner ($34)
Underrated type who finished T-18 here last year at just his second go at Deere Run. This is typically a putt-off and McNealy ranks 14th in Birdie or Better and 18th in Putting Average. A 20th at Colonial last year shows his affection for tight, classical courses.
Boom-o-meter: 4%
LIV Portland Invitational
Talor Gooch Winner ($15)
Plenty of big names have been added to the LIV Portland fiel but it is Talor Gooch who looks the best value. Gooch has Top 20 finishes in two of the three majors this year. He ranks 3rd on the PGA Tour in Par 3 Scoring and that suits on a course that has five short holes. Also ranks Top 15 in Bogey Avoidance and Birdie or Better.
Boom-o-meter: 8%
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