The PGA Tour heads north to Canada this week for the staging of one of the oldest continuously run tournaments on the planet, the Canadian Open dating back 120 years.
Best Bet
A quality short game is the key to success at Hamilton and the Canadian Open typically and there is no better player around the greens than Alex Noren. The Swede leads the Tour in Scrambling while he ranks 4th in Strokes Gained: Around The Green. He also ranks 3rd in Bogey Avoidance. He is a former winner at Wentworth, the most famed course designed by Hamilton designer Harry Colt. Ticks every box including a wealthy run of form.
Mid-Tier Bet
The hottest product in golf 12 months back, Tom Kim is out to a very bettable price in a limited field this week. Kim ranks 13th in Driving Accuracy and it is key to find fairways this week. While he is without a Top 10 in 2024, he has finished Top 30 in both majors and is finding form with his putter. Can feature this week.
Value Bet
Rai finished 2nd at Wentworth last year and that is a great guide for success here. His 3rd in the Canadian Open last year further enhances confidence. Rai ranks 7th in Proximity, 7th in Bogey Avoidance and 10th in Driving Accuracy. Ticks a lot of boxes this week.
Longshot Bet
A highly underrated player, Ben Griffin can bob up at a big price this week. Ranks 12th in Scrambling and 12th in Bogey Avoidance. Finished Top 16 in three of his last six starts. Has the game to suit Hamilton.