David Facey urged punters to consider an each-way flutter on Shane Lowry at 50-1. Lowry arrived at The Open on a heater but failed to recreate his 2019 Portrush magic while operating "in a goldfish bowl" of local scrutiny. Facey expects a bounce-back now that the spotlight has dimmed and believes the Irishman’s proven major pedigree makes the generous 50-1 number too big to ignore.

David Facey recommended backing Sam Burns at 33-1, noting that the American is a proven course horse at TPC Southwind. Burns finished runner-up here four years ago and returned last season with a solo fifth, a pair of results that put him near the top of the strokes-gained charts on this track. Given that pedigree and a price outside the top tier of favorites, Facey said Burns "has to come into the reckoning" for outright wagers and each-way placements.

David Facey highlighted Harris English at 40-1 as a live outright play. English’s runner-up at Portrush matched his PGA Championship silver medal, leading Facey to conclude the veteran has "found an extra gear" in 2025. Crucially, English is a former champion at TPC Southwind and has tacked on two additional top-10 finishes at the venue, giving him one of the tournament’s best course histories. Facey believes that combination of recent form and proven success on the layout makes the 40-1 price "pretty appealing" for outright and each-way tickets.

David Facey said Viktor Hovland is his preferred alternative to the short-priced Scottie Scheffler at this week’s St Jude Championship. Hovland tied for second at TPC Southwind 12 months ago and already proved he can peak in August by winning the 2023 FedEx Cup. Facey pointed to the Norwegian’s ceiling rounds this season—victory at the Valspar Championship and a third-place finish at the US Open—as proof his A-game still travels. With Scheffler just 5-2, Facey views the 25-1 outright quote on Hovland as outstanding value for bettors willing to fade the favorite.