We have a star-studded field with a star-studded course for this year’s Irish Open with Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry returning home and the majestic Royal County Down hosting.
Best Bet
Kiwi Ryan Fox loves links golf and is a ridiculously big price to win this week. He won the 2022 Alfred Dunhill Links and was runner up a year later. Also finished T-12 in the 2023 Scottish Open. Ranks 3rd in Scrambling and 10th in Putts/GIR. Great play.
Mid-Tier Bet
Soderberg has been tarred with the nonny brush but is absolutely a chance here with the more difficult courses suited to his game. The Swede ranks 5th in Putters Per GIR, 6th in Scrambling and 8th in Bogey Avoidance. Finished Top 5 at the last Alfred Dunhill Links.
Value Bet
Englishman Harry Hall has been playing well and looks a super play this week. He leads the DP World Tour in Bogey Avoidance while he ranks 2nd in Putts/GIR and 9th in Scrambling. Won four starts ba ck on the PGA Tour so in super form.
Longshot Bet
Scot who is in great nick. Finished T-3 at the Czech Masters three starts back and has three Top 22 finishes in his last six starts. Ranks 6th in Putts Per GIR and 12th in Bogey Avoidance.
