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It’s another big week on the PGA Tour, as world No. 2 Dustin Johnson headlines the field at the Travelers Championship.
Coming off a T-19 finish at last week’s U.S. Open, DJ will look to get his game back in gear as a co-favorite on a course where he fired a third-round 61 a year ago. Joining him in Cromwell will be Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson and others as TPC River Highlands enjoys its typical post-major spot on the calendar.
We’ve got all the analysis and breakdown you need to set your lineups and place your bets this week, starting with Josh Culp’s thorough course preview of the Pete Dye design. Patrick Cantlay headlines the list of players to consider for outright wagers as he looks for his third win of the PGA Tour season, while Rickie Fowler could be poised for more success as his game continues to turn around. Patrick McDonald has a few head-to-head matchups circled, as well as some thoughts on a familiar name who could be leading after the first round.
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We also have things covered for the DFS players, with customized breakdowns for DraftKings, FanDuel and Yahoo games. There’s also our breakdown of the head-to-head matchups in the Golf Pick ‘Em game, a free-to-play contest in the NBC Sports Predictor app where last week one user pocketed a $100,000 jackpot.
As the opening tee time nears, we’ll take a look at some of the notable line moves and significant pre-tournament bets that have helped to shape the pre-tournament market. We’ll also have an eye on the ladies, as Lisa Antonucci previews another major as the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship heads to Atlanta Athletic Club.
Add in our array of video analysis, from bets to DFS tips and Will Gray’s weekly segment on the “Bet the Edge” podcast, and you’ll have all the angles covered before a ball goes in the air in Connecticut.
