Perry swapped off Bhatia and settled on Harris English at even money for a top-20. English brings back-to-back top-15 finishes from stronger fields into a significantly weaker Napa lineup. Perry added that fellow Sea Island pro Patton Kizzire’s Poa victory here last year proved Bermuda specialists can thrive at Silverado, bolstering his confidence in English’s short-game-driven profile.

Eric Polzin called Harris English’s salary "pretty darn interesting" for balanced DFS rosters. English sits 3rd in recent-form ranking, owns a top-10 finish in two career starts at this event, and is striking the ball well enough for Polzin to ignore last year’s missed cut. He views English as a steady mid-range anchor in lineups that fade the very top of the board.

Worsley staked 1.75 points each-way on Harris English at 28/1, calling him the best value among the ten U.S. Ryder Cup players in Napa. English already owns a 2025 win on California poa at the Farmers, plus runner-up finishes in both the PGA Championship (Quail Hollow) and The Open (Royal Portrush). He closed the Playoffs 13th (BMW) and 12th (Tour Championship) and over the last six months sits 17th in SG: Approach, 19th off-the-tee and 12th in putting. English has nine career starts at Silverado with a best of 9th in 2023, is a former Travelers champion, owns a runner-up at Colonial and top-10s at both Genesis and Sanderson Farms— all comp venues flagged by Worsley. With that statistical profile plus proven West-Coast form, Worsley views 28/1 as a clear overlay.

Drew Stoltz backed Harris English to finish inside the top 10 at +190 on Fanatics Sportsbook. Stoltz noted English’s form is trending up after a T12 at the BMW Championship that would have been a top-10 without a closing bogey-bogey stumble. With his Ryder Cup spot already secured, Stoltz expects English to play loose this week. He also emphasized the hometown angle: East Lake sits in English’s native Georgia, a region where the veteran has posted several strong results on familiar Bermuda greens. Finally, the Tour’s decision to scrap the Starting Strokes format means every player opens at even par, giving mid-tier contenders like English a cleaner path to climb the board. Combine those factors and Stoltz believes the +190 price is mis-hung for a golfer whose recent ball-striking metrics and comfort on the course point toward a realistic top-10 finish.

Jim Sannes went back to the well on Harris English, recommending a +190 top-ten ticket. DataGolf shows English has gained at least 0.16 true strokes in all four categories over the past six months and sits at +0.36 or better everywhere except around-the-green, the least predictive stat. Even with cooler ball-striking the last two events, English finished 12th at the BMW thanks to an elite putter, underscoring multiple routes to a top-ten. In a 30-man field Sannes believes English’s balanced game and recent form warrant the short number.

Bo McBrayer will not bet Harris English this week, explaining that English grades 27th in his overall model and drops to 29th when filtered to Bermuda tracks around 7,400 yards—East Lake’s profile. Aside from driving accuracy, every strokes-gained category is “atrocious,” leading McBrayer to question how English even locked up an automatic Ryder Cup berth. With no reliable form on Bermuda greens, McBrayer sees English as an easy fade.

Chris Mills said to take Harris English at –107 in the 72-hole head-to-head against Keegan Bradley at the Tour Championship. Mills watched English’s on-course “walk-and-talk” interview earlier in the week and came away convinced English is relaxed and "playing with house money" after climbing into the FedExCup top six. Mills likes that English has already locked up a trip to the 2026 Masters, so the only thing left is chasing the $18 million purse, freeing him to stay aggressive. He trusts English’s history at accuracy-centric East Lake (three straight finishes of T22 or better) and points out that Bradley’s irons have cooled, losing 0.4 strokes-gained approach per round over the last two playoff starts. Mills expects English’s steadier tee-to-green form (gaining in all four SG categories at Olympia Fields) to win the matchup by two or more shots.

Farnsworth called Harris English his favorite option in the $6K range. English owns a ‘really good short game’ similar to Sam Burns, and his ball-striking has recently improved—a convergence Farnsworth targets before the market adjusts. At $6,900, English offers salary relief, strong current form, and the home-state Georgia Bulldog narrative, making him a plug-and-play value in DFS lineups.

Eric Polzin highlighted Harris English at just $6,900 on DraftKings as free square value. English ranks fifth in the field for recent form and posted a top-20 in his lone East Lake appearance, yet is priced below several weaker options. Polzin sees no glaring statistical weakness and argued English unlocks two-stud builds while maintaining cut-sweat equity in this no-cut event.

Rick Gehman highlighted Harris English at $6,900 as a dependable lineup filler. English posted a T-12 last week despite losing 1.5 strokes on Sunday and hardly appearing on the broadcast. Gehman noted English’s strong Georgia roots, improved form since hip surgery, and the fact that he hasn’t played East Lake since 2021 when he was a very different golfer. With consistent off-the-tee gains and a putter that can catch fire, English offers top-15 equity at sub-7K pricing in a condensed field.

Will Gray highlighted Harris English at +5000 as mis-priced. English sits one spot shy of an automatic Ryder Cup berth, giving him extra incentive, and he already owns two runner-up finishes in majors this season. Gray pointed out that English has gained strokes with the putter in six straight starts and ranked inside the top 10 in proximity from 150-175 yards during the FedExCup Playoffs opener in Memphis. With that ball-striking/putting combo and Ryder Cup motivation, Gray called the 50-1 number "intriguing value" for an outright wager.

Brandon Gdula echoed the English love, noting that over the last 50 rounds Harris English ranks top-25 in every strokes-gained category—one of only a handful in the BMW field who can say that. Gdula added that English is not actually short off the tee and won’t be intimidated by elite company, making the +300 top-10 number even more attractive.

Jim Sannes singled out Harris English at +300 for a top-10 as the bet he would place if forced to choose only one this week. He argued English is longer than people realize—roughly tour-average off the tee—while pairing that distance with “sick” irons and an elite putter. English already showed he can handle Olympia Fields with a strong performance at the 2021 BMW. In a reduced 49-player field those traits, plus his proven ability to rise in stronger fields, make 3-to-1 far too generous in Sannes’ model.

Jim Sannes is backing Harris English in every format. English owns a 1.76 true strokes gained average the past three months, ranking top-15 both on approach and with the putter. He finished T-26 the last time this course hosted (2021) and, according to Sannes, is "longer than perception" off the tee, making him a sneaky fit for a setup that rewards distance. At $8,100 on FanDuel and 50-1 to win, English is one of Sannes’ favorite mid-tier clicks.

Farnsworth suggested Harris English as a sneaky DFS option because Olympia Fields reminds him of a lighter-version U.S. Open setup—long with frequent driver usage. English has repeatedly excelled at U.S. Opens, and Farnsworth believes that skill-set (accurate driving plus patient putting on tough greens) transfers well here. While he stopped short of calling English a lock, he advised putting English in player pools for lineups that need a mid-range, course-fit play.

Tom Jacobs labeled Harris English a high-ceiling wager at 55/1 in Bet365’s three-place market, arguing the recent major form and course history mirror trends of past Memphis winners. English has finished 2nd at both the Open and PGA Championships and 12th at the Masters while already winning at Torrey Pines this season, a profile that matches Lucas Glover, Hideki Matsuyama and Will Zalatoris who all arrived here with a top-3 result or a prior win. TPC Southwind is a sweet spot: English has a win and two additional top-10s on the track, albeit before it became a playoff stop. Jacobs sees Ryder Cup motivation and a classic boom-or-bust stat line—one win, two runner-ups and a 4th but nothing between 5th-10th—so he forgoes extra places to juice the outright and podium payout, calling English “live to steal a second trophy of the year.”

Brian Kirschner played Harris English FRL at +4000. English won this event in 2013 and nearly did so again in 2021, leading after 54 holes before finishing one shot shy. Kirschner noted English’s stellar Open showing—beating everyone except the winner—as a sign the form is peaking at the right time.

Kirschner played English 40-1 for first-round leader, reminding readers that English earned his maiden PGA Tour win at Southwind in 2013 and finished fourth here in 2021 after opening with a share of the FRL. English recently beat everyone but the hottest golfer on earth at The Open and, according to Kirschner, appears primed to pop early again.

Mayo grouped English with Henley as a short-hitter whose tidy driving (66% fairways) and streaky Bermuda putting can win at South-wind, noting English already owns a win here (2013). Over the past 12 rounds he ranks 6th in SG-Putting and is gaining half a stroke on approaches from 200+. Mayo flagged him as a single-entry DFS pivot off the chalkier mid-range and likes 55-1 outright numbers given his course history.

Harris English is a “love” for Jim Sannes at $9.4K. English has a history of spiking in strong fields, and Sannes likes that he’s gaining with both irons and putter, the combination most predictive of upside at Southwind. Compared with Hideki Matsuyama and Keegan Bradley in the same range, English offers similar win probability at a slightly lower salary, making him one of Sannes’ preferred tournament leverage plays.

Applying his “who’s actually done it” filter, Jim Sannes bet Harris English +330 for a top-10. English owns podium finishes in stacked fields—2nd at The Open, 2nd at the PGA Championship, 4th at the Travelers, 12th at the Memorial—powered by elite irons and a hot putter. TPC Southwind minimizes his meh driver and is clearly comfortable: 4th in 2021, 10th in 2017, and a win in 2013. Sannes noted English’s strokes-gained stabilization numbers look “really, really good” and plans to add DFS exposure at a $9.4K salary.

Patrick McDonald labeled Harris English a can-win play, immediately reminding listeners that English won at TPC Southwind back in 2013. That proven track record on the same par-70, water-guarded course leads McDonald to see English as a legitimate outright option for bettors chasing value this week.

Farnsworth grabbed Harris English at 35-to-1 in the same ‘winner without Scheffler’ market, noting English’s iron play has caught fire: 46th in strokes-gained approach over the last 18 months, 25th over the last 6, and 13th over the last 3. English owns multiple strong showings at Southwind and tends to spike when his irons heat up, a combination Farnsworth believes could translate into a Sunday sweat if Scheffler falters.

Barnett said he prefers Harris English over most others in the mid-30s outright band, calling it "tough to ignore how well he's playing right now." With English showing sustained form heading into the playoffs, Barnett feels bettors can safely click his name in the same range as Berger while still getting ceiling win equity.

Brady Kannon endorsed Harris English at 45-1, citing a season that already includes a Torrey Pines win and two runner-ups to Scottie Scheffler at the PGA and Open Championships. English combines length with fairway accuracy and a "magic" short game, ingredients Kannon prizes at water-guarded TPC Southwind. Course-correlated resume pop: four top-10s at Sony, two at Valspar, one at RSM—all Bermuda, accuracy-centric setups. English is clinging to the sixth automatic U.S. Ryder Cup spot, giving him added motivation. Kannon expects another strong showing and sees plus value in outright and placement markets.

Calling him the premier mid-range bet on the board, Patrick McDonald listed Harris English at +4500 as his primary “contender.” English won at TPC Southwind more than a decade ago and returns with palpable confidence after a major-season renaissance that featured two runner-up finishes to Scottie Scheffler. The veteran sits 5th in total strokes gained over the past three months, thanks largely to a leap with his approach play—an area where he had been merely average for years. McDonald added that English’s streaky putter tends to spike on Bermuda greens, the same surface he conquered here previously. With a proven course history, elite recent irons, and a FedEx Cup incentive to stay inside the top-10 heading to Caves Valley, McDonald views English as live to win or at least cash placement bets.

Sobel’s aggressive top-5 stab is Harris English at +650. The 36-year-old has already won the Farmers Insurance Open, finished solo second at both the PGA Championship and The Open, and grabbed T-4 at the Travelers—form that has him on the inside of the Ryder Cup discussion. English won on this exact course in 2013 and Sobel believes those good vibes will offset lackluster results here the past two seasons. Given the six-week heater and proven Southwind pedigree, Sobel sees +650 as value.

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.

Mike Glasscott said Harris English is worth a Top-5 wager at +600 because the entire profile lines up. English grabbed his very first TOUR victory at TPC Southwind in 2013 and added a solo fourth here in 2021, proving the layout clearly suits his eye. Form is equally sharp: he lifted the trophy at Torrey Pines in January, finished T2 at the PGA Championship in May, and was solo second at The Open in his last start. Glasscott believes that blend of current ceiling golf and elite course history makes the +600 number far too long in a 69-man field.

Shane Bacon said the smart money is on Harris English never winning a major, despite English posting what Bacon called an “A” season. Bacon highlighted English’s elite 2025 resume—T12 at Augusta, solo 2nd at Quail Hollow, solo 2nd at Royal Portrush, and a move to No. 8 in the OWGR—but still does not believe the 36-year-old will break through. Bacon pointed to English’s age, the depth of young talent continually entering the sport, and the reality that Scottie Scheffler is scooping up multiple titles per year. He framed English as an “Ernie Els in the Tiger era” type who can keep racking up podiums but will find an outright victory elusive. Bettors considering long-term outright futures on English to win any major should look elsewhere or take the ‘No Major Win’ prop while books still offer it at plus-money.

Brandon Gdula highlighted Harris English as the only golfer priced below $9,000 who is gaining more than 1.5 true strokes per round over the last three months. English sits at +110-1 on FanDuel, yet owns top-12 finishes in two of this season’s three majors (Masters T12, PGA T2). While his Open track record is thin—only one top-40 in nine starts—Gdula feels the current ball-striking spike and a T22 last week in Scotland suggest he is peaking at the right time. English’s $8,900 salary lets managers jam in a Scheffler or McIlroy build without punting, and Gdula plans to use him heavily in DFS single-entry contests while sprinkling top-20 bets.

Calling the $6,400 salary ‘nearly criminal,’ Rick Gehman positioned Harris English as the best dollar-for-dollar play on the slate. English already owns a win this season, finished 2nd at the PGA Championship, T-12 at Augusta, 4th at the Travelers and 22nd last week in Scotland. Gehman labeled him a ‘complete-gain candidate’ because he regularly gains in every strokes-gained category, giving him a high floor rare for this price range. While English’s past Open results are mediocre, Gehman believes the recent form and all-around profile outweigh that history and plans to lock him into cash and single-entry builds.

Derek Farnsworth likes Harris English’s fit for a birdie-fest Scottish Open. With GIR expected to exceed 75%, English’s elite putting (gains of 0.55 strokes per round over his last 20) becomes a differentiator. He finished T21 here last year and should benefit from calmer weather that shifts importance toward converting chances rather than scrambling.

Eric Polzin said Harris English is one of the best salary-savers on DraftKings even though we have not seen him since the Travelers. English’s recent finishes—4th at TPC River Highlands, 12th at Truist, and a runner-up mixed among several middling results—show a ceiling that belies his price. Polzin argued the five-week break could be a net positive for an older player who historically plays better after time off, citing English’s 1.2 strokes gained total in events that follow at least a three-week layoff. With ownership gravitating toward hotter names, Polzin likes English as a low-owned cut-maker who can spike a top-15 if the short game cooperates.

Jim Sannes recommended Harris English for a top-20 at +180, calling him “a much better golfer than people realize.” English finished runner-up at the PGA Championship by gaining with his irons and followed with a top-10 at Memorial where the putter carried, proving multiple scoring paths. He rarely loses strokes off the tee or around the green and ranks above average in driving accuracy—critical on the wedge-heavy TPC River Highlands. English also won this event in 2021, so Sannes is comfortable betting on his 35% implied top-20 probability in a no-cut field.

Pat Perry flagged Harris English at 60-1 as an overlooked outright. English won the Travelers in 2021 and is flashing similar form: runner-up at the PGA Championship, T12 at the Memorial, and positive strokes-gained tee-to-green in five of his last six starts. Perry trusts the veteran’s comfort on these greens and sees upside if the putter heats up in another potential 20-under shootout.

Farnsworth highlighted Harris English as a core mid-range play, pointing out that English has gained strokes tee-to-green in five of his last six starts and historically excels in U.S. Opens (three top-8 finishes since 2020). Oakmont’s tiny landing areas emphasize English’s tidy driver and premium scrambling, while his elite bunker game mitigates the course’s 180 greenside traps. Add in a hot putter—English ranks top-15 in Strokes Gained: Putting over the past 24 rounds—and Farnsworth expects another contending week at sub-10% ownership.

Giuffra took English 70-1 FRL, explaining that his only concern in the outright market is sustaining approach play over four rounds. In a one-round sample the combination of length, accuracy and elite putting is lethal. English’s Thursday morning slot on Oakmont’s friendlier front nine gives Giuffra confidence he can post an early number.

Cody Williams doubled down on English at 100-1, emphasizing that he ranks 2nd in the entire field in SG: Putting on fast greens over his last 36 rounds and owns top-tier driving accuracy. With recent major finishes of T12 (Masters) and T2 (PGA) plus a reputation for thriving on difficult layouts, Williams believes English has the tools to surprise late on Sunday.

Schwarb snagged Harris English at 100-1, reminding readers that the Georgian has placed 3rd, 4th and T8 in his last five U.S. Opens and added a T12 at Augusta plus a T2 at the PGA this season. Stat-wise English is 46th in SG: Off-the-Tee and 20th in SG: Putting, an ideal combo for Oakmont. Schwarb thinks those credentials justify a much shorter number and makes English his favorite bomb.

Brian Giuffra bet Harris English First-Round Leader at +7000 on FanDuel. Giuffra’s concern with English over four days is streaky approach play, but he loves him for 18 holes. English combines length with fairway-finding, is ‘typically solid’ around the green, and ranks near the top in putting. Slotted in the Thursday morning wave starting on Oakmont’s easier front nine, Giuffra believes English can pour in birdies before the course firms up and cash a 70-to-1 ticket.

John Schwarb turned his long-shot outright into a safer Top-20 wager on Harris English at +250 (DraftKings). English owns a superb U.S. Open resume—3rd, 4th, and T8 in his last five starts—and arrives with major momentum after T12 at the Masters and T2 at the PGA. Schwarb highlighted English’s blend of stats: 46th in strokes-gained off the tee and 20th in putting, a combo he says is ‘more than enough’ to hang around Oakmont all weekend. The +250 price, in Schwarb’s view, underrates English’s course fit and major pedigree.

Guy Boston Sports slotted Harris English into the top-40 bucket, citing the veteran’s ability to keep the ball in play. English ranks top-25 in fairways hit, 14th in strokes gained off the tee, 8th in putting, and 21st in bogey avoidance over the last 16 rounds. While his scrambling, approach, and around-the-green numbers are merely average, the tout argues that consistently finding fairways and rolling putts are the two non-negotiables at Oakmont. That profile makes English a low-volatility choice for placement markets and a sensible name to circle for matchup cards.

Matt Cooper recommended an each-way play on Harris English at 66/1 with eight places paid by Betfred. English has never missed a cut in nine US Open appearances and owns three top-8 finishes in the last five editions (4th Winged Foot 2020, 3rd Torrey Pines 2021, 8th LA CC 2023). His 2025 major form is trending up—T12 at the Masters (career best there) and runner-up at the PGA Championship. English also won at Torrey Pines in January, adding another notch at a course that has hosted this major. Cooper highlighted a T12 last time out at Muirfield Village—his best result on that track—as further proof the 35-year-old is peaking at the right time. With Oakmont demanding precise long-iron play and a steady short game, Cooper views English as the week’s most mis-priced grinder for place money and a possible shock win.

Joe Champion threw Harris English into his long-shot portfolio at +10000, citing a track record of grinding out results in the game’s toughest conditions. English finished 4th at Winged Foot (2020), 3rd at Torrey Pines (2021), and 8th at LACC (2023). He arrives with confidence after a runner-up at the PGA Championship and a 12th at the Memorial. Champion stressed that English’s patience, experienced course management, and proven ability to scramble from thick rough make him dangerous if Oakmont plays anywhere near the traditional USGA carnage. With triple-digit odds, Champion views English as a cheap ticket that could pay handsomely if the winning score creeps over par.

Andy Molitor highlighted Harris English as an under-the-radar option who finally looks healthy. English finished T-2 at the 2025 PGA Championship and has gained 1.47 strokes per round over his last 12 rounds without losing in any category. Molitor emphasized English’s renewed driver accuracy and red-hot flat stick—two ingredients vital for scraping pars when Oakmont turns into survival golf. Because many pool competitors still think of him as injury-prone, Molitor believes English offers top-10 potential at a fraction of the draft capital required for bigger names.

Pat Fitzmaurice recommended Harris English across the board: +10000 outright, +1200 top 5, and +115 top 30. He called English a "grinder" who shines on brutal tracks, citing a 4th at Winged Foot (2020 U.S. Open) and 3rd at Torrey Pines (2021). English finished T2 at last month’s PGA Championship and T12 at The Memorial—another demanding venue. Importantly, he has never missed the cut in nine U.S. Open starts, reinforcing Fitzmaurice’s confidence in the top-30 ticket while leaving room for ceiling outcomes if the field implodes at Oakmont.

Joe Tansey labeled Harris English a value wager for a top-20 finish (+225) at Oakmont. English has quietly banked three U.S. Open top-10s since 2020—matching Scottie Scheffler in that span—and arrives fresh off a Sunday charge to solo 2nd at the PGA Championship and a T-12 at the Masters. He has six top-30s in his last eight PGA Tour starts and only two missed cuts in his past 10 majors, underscoring his weekend staying power. With finishing props of +150 for top-40 and +115 for top-30, Tansey sees English’s well-rounded game and major composure translating to a top-20 ticket cash.

Jacobs labeled Harris English a juicy 80/1 longshot (8 places, 1/5) given his current trajectory: runner-up at the PGA Championship, 12th at The Memorial, 2nd at the Truist Championship, and four top-12s in his last six starts. English owns career-best finishes at both Augusta (12th) and the PGA (2nd) this season while riding 9-for-9 made cuts in U.S. Opens, highlighted by a 3rd in Rahm’s 2021 win. His recent ball-striking at the PGA was among the best of his career and he paired that with a spike-putting week at Muirfield Village, suggesting the full game is peaking. English has positive vibes at Oakmont as well—inside the top-16 through two rounds in 2016 before settling for 37th. His last five U.S. Open results read 4-3-61-8-41, three top-8s, proving he can handle the grind. In a Ryder Cup year and with odds drifting, Jacobs believes English is mispriced relative to his form and tournament comfort.

Geoff Fienberg spotlighted Harris English after Dave Tyndall’s 10-year trend model put English on the same pedestal as Scottie Scheffler for U.S. Open suitability. English’s controlled fade, strong scrambling, and proven touch on firm, fast greens match Oakmont’s demands. Books have already chopped English from triple digits to the mid-70s, which Fienberg interprets as smart-money respect. He urged bettors to grab any lingering 80-to-1s and add top-10 tickets before the market catches up.

Kim fired on Harris English at 66-1 (8 places), highlighting four top-12 results in his last six starts—12th at Augusta and runner-up at the PGA included. English sits inside the top-12 in both bogey and double-bogey avoidance over his past 50 rounds, a trait Kim prizes given Oakmont’s double-bogey landmines. Historically known for thriving on difficult setups, English has gained strokes across the board since the Masters and owns one of the field’s best Poa-annua putting splits. Kim sees true win equity in a market tier mostly filled with course-fit question marks.