Bamford invested 1.5 points each-way at 28/1 on Beau Hossler, citing a perfect storm of course fit and urgency. Hossler sits 106th in the FedEx Cup and historically treats opposite-field weeks seriously (6th 2023 Barracuda, 4th 2024 Myrtle Beach). The Californian thrives on classical venues with generous driving lanes and fast Bentgrass, evidenced by a career-best 19th at May’s PGA Championship at Quail Hollow and near-misses at Pebble Beach, Valero, Zozo and Sanderson Farms. He arrives off 11th at the John Deere Classic where a Sunday 63 tied the low round and he gained strokes in all five SG categories. Bamford thinks the tree-lined but not penal fairways at Hurstbourne accentuate Hossler’s balanced tee-to-green profile and top-10 Bentgrass putting numbers, setting up a long-awaited maiden win.

Jason Rouslin chose Beau Hossler to beat Danny Willett and Greyson Sigg in their opening-round 3-ball, grading it 5-of-9 in confidence. Hossler “finally found something” at last week’s PGA Championship and now heads home to Texas where he will enjoy crowd support. Rouslin is willing to ride the hot local narrative against two opponents who are not in their best form.

Brian Giuffra highlighted Beau Hossler/Andrew Putnam as a Top‑20 play at +190 on DraftKings. Hossler’s power and 31st‑ranked putting pair well with Putnam’s precision—he sits 28th in strokes‑gained approach and 48th in putting. Hossler finished 3rd here two years ago alongside Wyndham Clark thanks to a blistering 21‑under four‑ball performance, and both partners have Zurich reps despite missing the cut last year. Giuffra expects their complementary profiles to solve previous foursomes woes, predicting they survive the tight 33‑team cut and flirt with contention, making a Top‑20 ticket an attractive plus‑money proposition.

Cam DaSilva finds value in Beau Hossler as a longshot at +8000 odds primarily due to his strong short game and proficiency around the greens, crucial given the difficulty hitting greens in regulation this week. Although Hossler has had poor past results at Innisbrook, with only one made cut in six starts, he ranks 15th on tour in par 3 scoring this season and typically showcases reliable ball-striking ability. DaSilva thinks Hossler's all-around skill set could surprise within this challenging set-up.