Niall Lyons advised fading Brian Harman at the 2025 Open because Portrush will demand aerial approaches rather than the low runners that powered Harman’s Hoylake win. Lyons explained the course has elevated putting surfaces with shaved run-offs, forcing players to hit high-spin flights that hold firm greens. With Northern Ireland’s unusually dry spring, the superintendent wants the track even faster than 2019, further minimizing ground-game options. Lyons contrasted Harman’s low, skiddy trajectories with the success profile from six years ago—Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood, Tony Finau, Brooks Koepka—all players comfortable taking it through the wind and stopping it quickly. Unless the forecast flips to heavy, sustained rain, Lyons believes Harman’s skill set is mis-priced in outright markets and would rather allocate those units to high-ball strikers.

Pat Fitzmaurice recommended sprinkling on Brian Harman at 90-1 outright and backing him in the top-10 market at +600. Fitzmaurice noted Harman’s short-hitting profile isn’t penalized on the Renaissance Club’s firm, running fairways and highlighted the left-hander’s proven links chops: victory at last year’s Open Championship plus T12 at the 2023 Scottish Open. Although Harman’s 2025 season has been uneven, Pat pointed to an 8th-place finish two weeks ago at the Travelers as evidence the Georgia Bulldog is rounding into form. With the hardpan rollout effectively adding 20–25 yards to Harman’s drives, Fitzmaurice believes his relentless fairway-green routine and elite wedge game make him mis-priced in a field where most eyes are on bombers.

Jim Sannes pushed back on the Harman hype, noting that the lefty’s recent strokes-gained profile is "a little red" across the board. Harman has lost strokes on approach in three of his last four measured starts and enters with negative total strokes gained since the Masters. Sannes cautioned that, even in a no-cut event, paying $8,700 for a golfer whose baseline tee-to-green numbers have cratered could burn lineups when similarly priced options in the low-8k range carry both better long-term ball-striking metrics and higher birdie rates. While he respects the course history, Sannes said he cannot give Harman "the firm thumbs-up" for DFS or outrights this week.

Brandon Gdula highlighted Brian Harman as a live long-shot (90-1) and a value DFS play at $8,700. Harman’s laser-straight driving and elite fairway-finding map perfectly to River Highlands, and the results back it up: four consecutive top-10s and six top-10s in his last seven Travelers starts. Gdula emphasized that the wide fairways + tiny greens configuration rewards Harman’s knack for dialing wedges inside 150 yards and grinding with the putter. With a no-cut format guaranteeing four rounds and the field strength pushing his salary down, Gdula sees Harman as the prototypical "course-fit over recent form" flier who could back-door another top-10 or even spike an outright.

Farnsworth reminded listeners that Brian Harman is a Travelers cheat code: four straight top-10s and eight top-10s in his last ten visits. Harman also rates highly in Farnsworth’s Pete Dye and less-than-driver filters and continues to stripe his irons. With ownership expected to be modest due to recent mediocre finishes elsewhere, Noto is comfortable taking an overweight position, banking on Harman’s proven comfort and ceiling at TPC River Highlands.

Despite Brian Harman’s poor recent form—no top-25 since early April—Pat Fitzmaurice likes him for a top-10 at +450. Harman has finished inside the top-10 in six of the last seven Travelers Championships, leveraging his pinpoint wedges and comfort on the small Poa Annua greens. River Highlands mitigates his distance disadvantage, and Pat believes the reliable course history offsets current ball-striking woes. He will not bet the outright 80-1 number but sees the top-10 prop as a strong value play for bettors seeking safer exposure.

Brian Harman, just $7,200, is an "easy choice" per Hunter. The lefty has made 14 of 17 cuts this year, winning the Valero Texas Open and taking T3 at the Dye-designed RBC Heritage. He boasts seven top-10s in his last 10 starts at TPC River Highlands and ranks 8th in SG per round on Dye layouts in this field. Hunter’s data implies a high-floor, top-10 upside play perfectly suited for cash formats.

Iain MacMillan called Brian Harman the Travelers ‘horse for course,’ noting the lefty has logged seven top-10 finishes in 10 starts at TPC River Highlands, including a runner-up in 2023. With course history mirroring Bubba Watson’s past dominance, MacMillan views +9000 as too big for a proven contender on a layout that neutralizes distance and accentuates Harman’s accuracy and putting.

Hunter pegged Brian Harman ($7,200) as a cash-game staple. Harman has made 14 of 17 cuts this season, highlighted by a Valero Texas Open win and a T3 at the RBC Heritage (another Dye track). He has seven top-10s in his last 10 Travelers appearances and ranks 8th in Strokes Gained per round at Dye venues within this field. The lefty’s course history and recent form make him an easy click.

John Haslbauer highlighted Brian Harman as the safest value on the slate, noting six top-10 finishes in his last seven Travelers starts. TPC River Highlands rewards accuracy and tidy wedges—exactly the profile that helped Harman win the 2023 Open and finish T3 at the RBC Heritage, another short Pete Dye venue, earlier this season. Although his recent form looks merely average, he has made 7 of his last 8 cuts and already notched a win this year at the Valero Texas Open, giving him both floor and ceiling. Haslbauer views him as a plug-and-play cash-game anchor and a solid outright each-way at triple-digit odds.

MacMillan labeled Brian Harman a must-sprinkle at +9000, invoking Bubba Watson’s three-time success pattern and noting Harman has seven Top-10 finishes here in the last decade, including runner-up in 2023. The lefty’s repeat success profile makes him the panel’s preferred ‘course horse.’

Even at a popular 80-1 number, Brady Kannon could not leave Brian Harman off his outright card given the lefty’s outrageous history on correlated tracks. Harman owns seven top-10s at TPC River Highlands, two more at the Wyndham, two at the John Deere (including a win) and four at The Players, where he was runner-up last season. He already collected a victory this April and finished third at the Pete Dye-designed RBC Heritage, reinforcing his comfort on Dye setups and short par-70s that turn into birdie contests. Kannon believes the combination of elite wedge play, proven Bent/Poa putting and a soft, wind-free forecast sets up another high-end finish—making Harman mis-priced deep in the board.

Eric Polzin backed Brian Harman as a sneaky DFS/Top-20 betting target even though Harman has been "playing not the best golf recently." Polzin reminded viewers that TPC River Highlands ranks top-10 on Tour for year-over-year course-history predictiveness and Harman has thrived here—only one missed cut in the COVID year and multiple top-15s on a par-70 track that rewards accuracy over length. With the Travelers again set up as a no-cut event, Polzin thinks Harman’s elite fairways-gained profile and proven ability to avoid the big number (bogey avoidance is one of Polzin’s key model stats this week) give him a high floor at a likely suppressed salary and ownership.

Iain MacMillan pointed to Brian Harman as the quintessential “horse for the course,” making him a must-sprinkle outright at +9000. Harman has finished inside the top 10 at the Travelers in seven of the last ten editions, including a runner-up in 2023, mirroring the repeat success Bubba Watson enjoyed here. The lefty already captured the Valero Texas Open this season, so confidence is high. MacMillan’s angle is simple: short, positional layout that rewards accuracy and an elite short game, two pillars of Harman’s profile. Add in his sterling course history and triple-digit upside, and MacMillan believes the 38-year-old is mis-priced at 90-1.

Rouslin selected Brian Harman to beat Cameron Smith and Phil Mickelson in their Oakmont opener. Harman has been the better player for two straight seasons and arrives in solid form. Rouslin doubts both Smith and Mickelson will keep the driver in play on Oakmont’s brutal fairways, a key weakness that should hand the accuracy-oriented Harman a big edge. Confidence rating: top-4 on his card.

Farnsworth likes Brian Harman at $8,500, noting the lefty rates well across every comp filter: difficult par-70 scoring, small-green success, and Colonial course history. Harman’s form remains solid—he logged a win seven weeks ago—and his accurate driving plus precise wedges mitigate Colonial’s narrow doglegs. Farnsworth views Harman as a steady cash-game anchor with top-10 upside.

Geoff Ulrich said he is locking in the lower than 69.5 strokes line on Brian Harman for Thursday at Colonial. Ulrich noted that opening-day winds are projected under 10 mph and a possible pre-round sprinkle will leave the greens their softest of the week, conditions that historically produce the event’s best scoring. He argued Underdog set the number too tight by anchoring to last year’s tougher setup and to overall course scoring averages rather than Thursday-specific splits. Harman’s veteran familiarity with Colonial—eight made cuts in nine trips—and his accuracy-first profile mean he is unlikely to be “tricked out” by the positional layout. Ulrich added that the left-hander avoided last week’s grind at Valhalla, so fatigue is not a concern. Given Harman’s career 68.4 opening-round average on par-70 positional tracks and the favorable weather, Ulrich projects 68 or better more than 60 percent of the time and is comfortable centering his first-round pick-’em card on the under.

Nick Borrman labeled Brian Harman a "worthy long shot" at 60-1 outright and 40-1 in the without-Scheffler market for the Charles Schwab Challenge. Borrman emphasized Colonial’s emphasis on accuracy over distance—Harman ranks near the top of the TOUR in driving accuracy and wedge play. This will be Harman’s 13th appearance; he owns seven top-25 finishes and only two missed cuts here. Recent form is solid: victory at the Valero Texas Open, T3 at the RBC Heritage, and a T60 at Quail Hollow that Borrman dismissed given the course’s length. With an elite short game and proven Texas track record, Borrman thinks Harman can easily finish second if Scheffler runs away and advised hedging with the without-Scheffler ticket to avoid dead-heat headaches.

Fitzmaurice cautioned against outright tickets on Brian Harman despite a steady Colonial record—nine finishes of 31st or better in ten starts—because the lefty’s approach play has been “atrocious” in 2025 (outside top-110 SG: Approach). Harman’s path to scoring is sticking wedges close and draining putts; without the former, Pat doubts he can win. He prefers a top-20 stab where Harman’s accuracy off the tee and historically clutch putting still provide value without needing a ceiling performance.

Neil Parker recommended Brian Harman at +6000, arguing the lefty’s Colonial résumé and scorching putter make him a live sleeper. Harman has teed it up at Colonial 12 times with three Top-10 finishes, giving him as much local knowledge as anyone outside the favorites. Since capturing the Valero in early April he has gained true strokes in every category, including five straight events gaining with the flat-stick—good for 11th in this field in true strokes gained putting. Add in his status as a three-time PGA Tour winner and Parker believes the market is underrating his win equity at 60-1.

Brian Giuffra took Brian Harman Top-20 at +200 because the lefty regularly thrives when weather turns sour, as evidenced by his Genesis top-20 during difficult conditions. Harman’s accurate driving, bentgrass putting pedigree and 19th-ranked proximity stats all set up well for a soggy Wissahickon.

Brian Giuffra chose Brian Harman +5000 FRL saying the softer Thursday conditions will reward his laser-like accuracy. Harman, fresh off a win at the Valero, ranks 19th on Tour in proximity on approach and owns two career wins on bentgrass. His lowest scoring average this year comes in Round 1, further justifying the wager.

MacMillain warned listeners to avoid short hitters such as Brian Harman (and Tom Hoge) in DFS lineups, matchup bets, and outright tickets at Quail Hollow. He called the setup “very simple”: target players who bash it off the tee and excel with long irons (175–225 yards). The 7,500-plus-yard layout immediately eliminates players who rely on accuracy over distance, making Harman a poor course-fit despite his strong results elsewhere.

Farnsworth said Brian Harman is neck-and-neck with Rai as a favorite play because Harman pairs trademark fairway accuracy with one of the strongest short games in the field. He noted that scrambling will be critical given expected low GIR percentages, and Harman ranks inside the top 10 in strokes-gained around the green over the past year. That profile gives Harman a high floor in a no-cut event while still offering upside if the putter cooperates.

Brandon Gdula promoted Brian Harman as the security blanket of the $8K range. At $8,900, Harman sits 31st in approach over the last 50 rounds and continues to gain strokes off the tee through accuracy, a trait Gdula believes is undervalued on a 7,119-yard par-70 that neutralizes raw length. The putter has been ice-cold from long range—26th percentile outside 15 feet—but Harman remains above average inside 15 feet, leading Gdula to project positive regression on bent grass. With most competitors in the 8K tier carrying glaring ball-striking holes, Harman’s balanced stat card and fairway-finding profile make him an ideal fourth or fifth golfer in Rory-centric builds or in balanced JT-Henley constructions where you want floor without sacrificing upside.

Brandon Gdula recommended Brian Harman as a strong sub-$9,000 DFS option at $8,900. Harman is gaining 1.26 true strokes per round and has already converted that form into a win at Valero, T36 at the Masters, and solo 3rd at RBC Heritage this spring. He ranks inside the top 26 in approach, around-the-green, and putting over the last three months, meaning his entire fairway-through-green profile is clicking. Gdula said if the Truist Championship course turns into less of a pure driver test than expected, Harman’s balanced game could vault him into contention and makes him an ideal roster filler in balanced builds.

Leighfield’s favorite outsider is Brian Harman at +6000. The 2023 Open champ won the Valero Texas Open three starts ago, finished T36 at Augusta, then surged to a solo 3rd at the RBC Heritage where he gained strokes in nearly every category. Harman owns a steady US Open record—an indicator Leighfield uses because Wissahickon could demand similar patience and precision. With confidence high and the field minus Scottie Scheffler, Leighfield sees Harman back-dooring a top-10 with realistic win equity if scoring hovers around single digits under par.

Rick Gehman said Brian Harman is suddenly a very playable DFS option at Philadelphia Cricket. Because the course is short, Harman’s lack of carry distance is not a liability, letting him lean on elite accuracy and wedges. Gehman highlighted that Harman has gained roughly 7.5 strokes tee-to-green in three of his last six starts, a massive ceiling for a mid-tier salary. Since switching to an oversized putter at the Texas Open he has NOT lost strokes with the flat stick, eliminating the usual downside. Gehman expects a high-floor, top-10 ceiling and plans to be overweight on Harman in DFS builds.

Pat Fitzmaurice pegged Brian Harman as his favorite long shot at 80-1. Harman, last seen placing 3rd at RBC Heritage and winning Valero four weeks prior, enters with the Tour’s best bogey-avoidance rate on par-70 venues. Fitzmaurice argued Wissahickon’s 7,119-yard card neutralizes Harman’s lack of length while accentuating his top-5 ranking in proximity inside 100 yards and a tidy 63% sand-save clip—vital against 118 bunkers. Calling the course ‘links-y,’ he compared its run-offs to Royal Liverpool, where Harman lifted the Claret Jug, and recommended Harman for outright tickets and one-and-done formats.

Tour coach recommended betting on Brian Harman (+100) over Akshay Bhatia, highlighting Harman's strong fit at Harbour Town, which emphasizes precision and placement. Harman recently showcased exceptional iron play and accuracy at San Antonio, excelling even when strong off-the-tee games were critical. Tour coach believes this skill set aligns ideally with this week's venue, elevating Harman's chances of success at Harbour Town.

Kenny Kim strongly recommended Brian Harman for DFS at RBC Heritage, referencing Harman's recent victory multiple weeks prior and asserting this venue 'seems like a Brian Harman type course.' Kenny described Harman as ideally suited for plotting his way around positional layouts like Harbour Town. Given Harman's well-timed victory and confidence boost from recent strong performance runs, Kenny suggested taking advantage of Harman's reasonable DFS pricing at $7,600, citing clear lineup value.

Eric Polzin advised against rostering Brian Harman in DFS lineups for the RBC Heritage, highlighting concerns around placement points and overall upside compared to top-tier golfers like Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele. His analysis specifically cautioned that betting on Harman to consistently surpass the performance of those higher-ranked options in DFS formats is unrealistic. Polzin suggested playing for guaranteed placement points from proven elite players to optimize DFS success this week.

Cam DaSilva sees Brian Harman (+5000) as a valuable sleeper pick at the 2025 RBC Heritage due to his consistent form at Harbour Town Golf Links. In recent years, Harman has excelled here, with a 12th-place finish last season, a 7th-place effort in 2023, and 13th in 2021. Besides a single missed cut in 2019, he has consistently placed within the top 35. DaSilva emphasized that the course setup—at a modest 7,213 yards playing par 71—aligns perfectly with Harman's game and precision off the tee.

Pat Mayo mentioned Brian Harman positively, citing his significant strokes gained at Harbour Town and recent victory at the Valero Texas Open. Despite expressing doubt about Harman winning at Augusta, Mayo recognized Harman's newly found momentum as a positive indicator going forward into RBC Heritage. Bettors and DFS players should consider Brian Harman as someone carrying strong form into the event based on his recent win and strong underlying course statistics.

Pat Mayo explicitly advised against betting or trusting Brian Harman at Augusta, despite Harman's stylistic similarities to past Masters champ Mike Weir. Mayo highlighted Harman's consistently bad results at Augusta—failing repeatedly to make cuts despite seemingly suitable skillset. Mayo humorously questioned Harman's slow play, short physical stature, and difficulties navigating the famously hilly terrain which collectively compound his Augusta struggles. Mayo clearly labeled Harman as a golfer to cross off betting lists in the top lefty market regardless of theoretical course fit.

Even though Brian Harman is performing well in the ongoing Valero Texas Open, Pat Mayo strongly advises caution on betting or DFS exposure at Augusta. Mayo emphasized Harman's consistently poor Masters history, noting four missed cuts out of six appearances and only one decent 12th-place finish in 2021. Moreover, Harman has underperformed throughout the 2025 season, missing the cut at the Players Championship and failing to secure a top-15 finish in any of his eight starts prior to Valero. As his Augusta record remains concerning and past Masters difficulties persist, Mayo recommends steering clear of Harman in both betting markets and fantasy lineups despite any potential optimism generated by his current Valero performance.

Eric Cohen recommended betting Brian Harman in a tournament matchup over Sahith Theegala at -140 odds. Cohen highlighted Harman's strong recent results at TPC Sawgrass, including a T2 finish last year, showing clear ability to handle a challenging course. On the other hand, he notes Theegala's current poor form and struggles with his ball striking, mentioning explicitly 'Figal's game just isn't there right now' and stating this difficult course isn't the right place to find form. Cohen acknowledged that the price at -140 is substantial but justified it with Harman's recent good performances at TPC Sawgrass and Theegala's current struggles.

Byron Lindeque flagged Brian Harman as a strong fit for TPC Sawgrass based on his historical performance off the tee at this course. He explained that accurate driving is critical here, given water hazards on 17 different holes, and emphasized how Harman optimizes his strengths by strategically using his driver where other golfers are forced to club down. Lindeque highlighted that Harman's best driver performances statistically often occur at Sawgrass, implying Harman is a golfer whose skill set aligns uniquely well with the course's requirements, making him an appealing target for DFS and betting considerations.

Brandon Gdula flagged Brian Harman as a noteworthy DFS option for THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass, highlighting Harman's exceptional recent course history. Harman has secured finishes of T2, T44, T63, T3, and a T8 dating back to 2019. Although Gdula noted Harman's recent form this season as decent—17th at the Genesis Invitational and 25th at the WM Phoenix Open—he particularly likes Harman for DFS because of his accuracy off the tee and improved iron play recently. While not his top target, Gdula sees Harman’s impressive Sawgrass track record as rare and worth leveraging in DFS lineups.

Ryan Baroff flagged Brian Harman as a sneaky DFS play, noting potential flop lag from his poor performance around this time last year. Baroff highlighted Harman's excellent ball striking as reason for optimism despite recent mediocre results. While Harman experienced significant disappointment 12 months ago, Baroff believes his recent iron play improvement signals a bounce back. With expected low DFS ownership, Harmon presents a high-upside opportunity that may fly under the radar this week at Sawgrass, according to Baroff.