The LIV series hits American soil for the first time with Pumpkin Ridge in Portland hosting the LIV Portland Invitational.
Best Bet
Has two Top 20 finishes in three major showings this year so clearly has the class and the form. Ranks 3rd in Par 3 Scoring on the PGA Tour this year, a major positive on a course with five Par 3s. Also ranks 12th in Bogey Avoidance and 15th in Birdie or Better.
Mid-Tier Bet
Very good Englishman who has a high variance game but has the upside to win even in a field of this quality. He leads the DP World Tour in Strokes Gained: Approach and ranks 3rd in Putting Average. Finished 5th in London and won in Belgium in his last two non-major starts.
Value Bet
Du Plessis kicked off his LIV career in fine style with a 2nd at the London Invitational. He ranks 6th in Birdies and 15th in Putting Average on the DP World Tour. Form is good with five Top 15 finishes in his last seven starts.
Longshot Bet
South African who looks excellent value. He ranks 2nd on the DP World Tour in both Putting Average and Bogey Avoidance while he also ranks 9th in Birdies and 16th in Strokes Gained: Approach.
