Tom Jacobs advised passing on John Parry for outright or high-ceiling DFS purposes even though the Englishman’s recent iron play looks attractive. Parry has gained more than a stroke on approach in five straight events and rode that form to a string of made cuts—including a promising showing at the Scottish Open and a strong finish in Ireland. However, Jacobs thinks the 37-year-old has ‘already had the best part of his season’ and doubts he can contend once the field strength ramps up at Wentworth-level events or at a major like the Open. While Parry might sneak through the cut, Jacobs sees a hard ceiling that makes him a low-leverage DFS play and a poor outright ticket compared to higher-upside DPWT risers.

Paul Williams backed John Parry each-way at 40/1, reminding readers that the Englishman won on this very Argentario GC layout at last September’s Italian Challenge, a victory that sealed his return to the DP World Tour. Williams noted that Parry thrives on shorter, positional tracks—2nd at Leopard Creek, a win at the Mauritius Open and 4th at the Soudal Open all came on comparable parkland venues. Statistically Parry ranks 5th in Strokes Gained: Approach and 7th in SG: Tee-to-Green this season, a profile Williams believes fits the small, multi-tiered Bentgrass greens. With the Italian Open expected to turn into a low-scoring birdie fest, Williams sees Parry’s proven comfort around Argentario and elite iron play as the ideal recipe for another big week.