Gannon recommended taking Ryan Gerard for a Top-20 finish at +220. Gannon called Gerard a "long–course specialist" whose distance and solid mid-iron game should travel well to Muirfield Village’s 7,600-yard setup. Although Gerard’s best results have come on Bermuda greens, Gannon argued that pure ball-striking can mask surface preference and pointed to Gerard gaining strokes tee-to-green in three of his last four measured starts. In a limited-field invitational where cut equity is higher, Hoke likes Gerard’s ceiling to sneak into the teens and thinks the +220 number is 30–40 points too long.

Ryan Gerard was an automatic add for Reynolds at +7700 after ranking 2nd in Strokes Gained: Ball Striking—better than Scottie Scheffler—in an 8th-place PGA Championship finish. Gerard has cashed 12 of 14 cuts on his second Tour stint, owns three top-10s in his last six starts, and carried momentum from a Korn Ferry win and four 2024 top-10s. His iron proximity from 150-175 yards (7.48 gained) sits inside the Tour’s top 10, matching the yardage bucket that covers over 60% of Colonial approach shots. Reynolds thinks the rookie’s confidence plus sticky wedges translate into a big-number win ticket.

Parker suggested a flyer on Ryan Gerard to win at +7000 on FanDuel. Gerard sits 9th on TOUR in adjusted scoring average and 11th in Par-4 scoring, has gained true strokes in every category all season, and backed it up with a solo second at Valero plus seven Top-20s overall. Last week he finished T8 at the PGA Championship, ranking third in true strokes-gained tee-to-green at Quail Hollow. Parker pointed to Gerard’s Korn Ferry and Mackenzie Tour wins as proof he can close and believes the 70-1 price does not reflect his all-around form.

McClure’s model sees value in Ryan Gerard at +450 for a top-10. The 25-year-old is having a breakout campaign, punctuated by an opening-round 66 and eventual T8 at the PGA Championship. That performance joined earlier top-10s at the Houston Open and Texas Open, demonstrating consistency across course types. Colonial rewards precise iron play, an area where Gerard has gained strokes in seven of his last eight starts. With confidence peaking and triple-digit outright odds compressing, the safer top-10 ticket still carries attractive +450 odds.

Owen OBrien pegged Ryan Gerard as a value dart at 70-1 and +5500 to lead after Round 1. The 25-year-old just posted a T8 in his PGA Championship debut, opening with a 5-under 66 and shooting 72 or better in every round. Gerard has flashed in Texas already this spring—runner-up at the Valero Texas Open and 9th at the Texas Children’s Houston Open. He ranks 14th in total strokes gained and 8th in birdie average, metrics OBrien believes translate well to a Colonial layout missing several top names. With confidence high and proven Lone Star success, the model sees significant value in backing Gerard.

Geoff Ulrich said he is completely out on Ryan Gerard even though the rookie is drawing surprising buzz as a $7K punt in Scheffler stacks. Ulrich thinks the hype is outpacing the profile: Gerard owns just one top-30 in his last nine PGA starts, loses strokes off the tee on positional layouts, and has never played Colonial. With ownership climbing toward 7-8 percent—triple that of comparable boom-or-bust darts like David Lipsky—Ulrich believes Gerard offers neither the floor nor the ceiling to justify being the field’s preferred salary-saver and would rather allocate shares to lower-owned pivots such as Michael Kim or Lucas Glover.

Wes Reynolds called Ryan Gerard a sneaky longshot at 77-1 after the rookie finished 8th at the PGA while ranking 2nd in the entire field for strokes-gained ball-striking— better even than Scottie Scheffler. Gerard has three top-10s in his last six starts and has made 12 of 14 cuts this season, momentum Reynolds loves on a course where precision irons are rewarded and distance is muted. The former Korn Ferry winner profiles as a ball-striker whose all-around tee-to-green game can keep him on the first page of the leaderboard if putts start dropping.

Polzin doubled down on Ryan Gerard as both a core DFS play and a long-shot outright despite books crashing his odds from 75-1 earlier in the week. Gerard owns a 2nd at the Valero Texas Open and 9th at the Houston Open, plus a fresh top-10 at the PGA Championship. The 9to5 model rates him 5th in recent form and top-10 overall, highlighted by strong approach play and par-4 scoring. Bogey avoidance (38th) and ball-striking (51st) are mediocre, but Polzin believes Gerard’s momentum and proven Texas comfort make him an ideal ceiling swing in balanced builds or as a 66-1 ticket before more steam arrives.

Matt Gannon highlighted Ryan Gerard at the stone-minimum $6,000 as a sneaky GPP dart. Gerard owns the course record at Panther National—Justin Thomas’s 7,900-yard Bermuda track—proving he can score on monster layouts. Gannon added that Gerard “hits the ball a long way” and has already flashed on other long, difficult venues, making Quail Hollow a logical fit. With virtually no buzz in the industry, Gerard offers extreme leverage for lineup builds that jam in expensive studs.

Cody Williams sprinkled Ryan Gerard Top-30 at +150, arguing the market is ignoring Gerard’s recent surge—three top-12 finishes in four starts prior to last week. On a short course that rewards short-game artistry and solid approach numbers, Williams thinks Gerard cracking the top half of the signature-event field is well within range.

Cody Williams loves Ryan Gerard at +12000, arguing the 7,100-yard par-70 suits the youngster’s deft short-game and efficient iron play. Gerard missed the cut last week but logged three top-12 finishes in his previous four starts. Williams thinks Wissahickon is his best fit yet and worth a flyer.

Jim Sannes bet Ryan Gerard +550 for a top-10, citing a well-rounded skill set suited for TPC Craig Ranch. Gerard combines an above-average putter inside 15 feet with excellent lag putting and sits fifth on DataGolf’s approach-skill metric from 150+ yards over the past 12 months—one of Brandon’s key distance buckets. While his irons have cooled the last couple of weeks, the short game has picked up, giving Sannes confidence Gerard can score even if one club misfires. With a neutral driver that avoids disasters and genuine birdie potential when the wedges heat up, Sannes believes the 5.5-to-1 number underrates a golfer who only needs one spike week to cash.

Barnett went back to the Ryan Gerard well at 65-1, noting the rookie has quietly been in the mix a bunch: 9th in Houston, solo 2nd at Valero and T12 at the Zurich last week. Gerard’s strokes-gained ball-striking numbers popped again in Mexico, and Barnett reminded listeners the UNC product can move it plenty far off the tee—an important box on a soft, windless Craig Ranch setup projected to play as a bomber’s paradise. With confidence up after seeing close friend Ben Griffin win Zurich, Barnett believes Gerard has enough form and length to post the 24-under type number likely required.

Byron Lindeque locked Ryan Gerard ($8,600) into his cash-game Cornerstones, citing a profile tailor-made for a −25 shootout. Gerard sits top-10 in Birdies or Better over the last 24 rounds, gains over a stroke per event with the putter, and rates elite from 200-plus yards—vital on Craig Ranch’s lengthened par-4s. He is also 13th in par-5 scoring during that span, giving him multiple eagle looks each round. Lindeque believes the balanced salary allows players to jam Scottie Scheffler without punting elsewhere, and he labeled Gerard’s combination of safety (seven straight made cuts) and ceiling perfect for double-ups and small-field GPPs alike.

Eric Polzin said Ryan Gerard is the classic high-ceiling, hold-your-nose tournament flyer this week. Gerard grades out as a top-six overall stat fit thanks to elite long-iron play (fifth in the field on 200-plus-yard approaches) and top-25 rankings in three of the four key metrics Polzin isolated, yet his ball-striking number sits an ugly 62nd. The form is tough to ignore—2nd, 9th and 27th in his last three individual stroke-play starts—and he at least owns one made cut at TPC Craig Ranch (45th two years ago). Gerard’s easy-scoring splits are merely 48th, so Polzin prefers him as a volatile GPP piece or a small outright sprinkle at 65-to-1 rather than a core DFS or cash play.

Jim Sannes said the only additional outright he would consider this week is the Ryan Gerard‑Danny Walker ticket at 55‑to‑1. Sannes explained that when you limit yourself to two outrights per card the number has to carry genuine win equity, and Gerard‑Walker are the only longshot duo that still fits his value threshold. He prefers them over the shorter‑priced Morikawa‑Kitayama pairing because 12‑to‑1 does not compensate for the Zurich’s baked‑in volatility. Gerard‑Walker average positive strokes gained both tee‑to‑green and with the putter over the last 50 rounds, have two top‑10 finishes apiece in that span, and give Sannes the balanced profile he wants for the alternate‑shot rounds. In a field with one clear favorite and a murky mid‑tier, he believes the 55‑to‑1 number more than covers the risk and could help him re‑open a lead in his season‑long betting contest with Brandon Gdula.

Brandon Gdula recommended betting Ryan Gerard and Danny Walker for a top‑10 finish at +450. They are one of only four teams whose average strokes gained tee‑to‑green AND putting both rank inside the top‑20 over the last 50 rounds, the others being McIlroy‑Lowry, Clark‑Moore, and Horschel‑Hoge. Gerard supplies elite recent form—top‑13 in both approach and putting—and flashed upside with a runner‑up at Valero and 9th in Houston. Walker adds the distance Gerard lacks and sits 31st in approach over that same window. Gdula’s variance‑adjusted model shows both golfers ranking top‑30 in strokes gained plus standard deviation, signaling ceiling in best‑ball and enough consistency for alternate‑shot. At 55‑1 outright the market is sleeping on them, but Gdula prefers the safer plus‑450 top‑10 where their balanced profile offers a strong edge.

At 60‑1 (BetMGM), Reynolds sees value in first‑year Tour members Ryan Gerard and Danny Walker. Gerard has cashed 10 of 11 cuts and finished runner‑up three weeks ago at the Valero Texas Open, while Walker has made 5 of 10 cuts with a T‑6 at The Players. Statistically they pop: 2nd in the field for combined Birdie or Better Gained (30.6) and 3rd in Strokes Gained: Approach (19.6) over the last 24 rounds. Reynolds thinks their recent confidence and elite scoring metrics can translate into an outlier win.

Rick Gehman expressed strong interest in Ryan Gerard at $6,600 as likely the best DFS value in the low-price range. Although Gehman was initially concerned about Gerard's putting-heavy runner-up finish at Valero Texas Open—considering that event an outlier—Gerard's impressive 9th-place at Houston and other recent events demonstrate his reliable tee-to-green capability and consistent top-25 potential. Gerard notably performed well in a competitive stretch featuring Torrey Pines and PGA National earlier this year. Given Gerard's stable ball-striking metrics and his ability, Gehman considers him an ideal deep-value target for DFS lineups at the RBC Heritage, particularly considering he didn't expend energy at the Masters.

Eric Polzin targeted Ryan Gerard as a core DFS value sleeper at the RBC Heritage, noting his standout recent form and favorable price tag (6.6K). Gerard recorded impressive finishes, including 2nd at Valero and 9th at Houston, showcasing his upside. Polzin highlighted Gerard's rank as the 14th-best statistical fit in the field, notably ranking top-20 in stroke-gained-approach, good drive percentage, par-five scoring, and 30th in birdie-to-bogey ratio, reflecting strong all-around game suited to RBC Heritage's strategic golf course. Polzin admitted to cherry-picking Gerard among similarly priced options but emphasized the appeal of his proven recent performance and statistical profile as strong indicators of DFS value.

Matt Every suggests Ryan Gerard as an intriguing long-shot play at 120 to 1 odds for the RBC Heritage. Gerard impressed Every at San Antonio despite an imperfect finish under pressure. Every detected a confident player developing consistency and comfort on tour, making Gerard an appealing speculative play this week despite no prior course experience. Additionally, Every considers Gerard a solid value at plus 700 for a top-10 finish.

Pat Mayo pointed to Ryan Gerard as a compelling deeper-value DFS or betting play at RBC Heritage. Mayo praised Gerard's ball-striking, stating it is specifically conducive to windy conditions at Harbour Town. Although Gerard typically struggles around the greens, Mayo observed improvement in this area at his latest event (Valero Texas Open). Mayo balanced expectations noting Gerard likely won't defeat top-tier talents like Scottie Scheffler but considered Gerard an excellent pick from lower salary ranges due to suitable course fit and improving short game.

Jamie Worsley recommended Ryan Gerard as a strong candidate at the Texas Open due to his impressive recent approach play. Gerard is coming off his best finish of the year, a 9th-place performance at the Houston Open, where he ranked 2nd in strokes gained approach. He currently ranks 15th in approach on tour this year and 28th on the greens, suggesting a well-rounded game suited to TPC San Antonio. Despite a modest 56th finish at his sole previous appearance at this event, Gerard's excellence at the recent Cognizant Classic (4th place in 2023) offers encouraging indications of success here.

Wes Reynolds recommended Ryan Gerard at 75-1 odds, for an outright bet at the Valero Texas Open, noting Gerard's continued exceptional iron play. Gerard finished T9 in Houston last week, leading the field as second-best on approach. Reynolds highlighted Gerard's peak iron plays throughout the year, ranking sixth in this field for strokes gained approach. Gerard also showcased consistent recent success with multiple top 20 finishes (including Mexico, Farmers Insurance Open), indicating a strong trajectory and backing up Reynolds' argument for Gerard as an outright bet.

Kelly Bidlin recommended Ryan Gerard as a strong candidate for first-round leader bets at the Valero Texas Open, noting his consistent trend of starting tournaments hot on Thursdays. He pointed out that frequently during this season, Gerard has appeared near the top of the leaderboard after the opening round, making him a valuable option for first-round leader markets.

Jim Sannes recommended Ryan Gerard as a DFS pick, prioritizing Gerard's recent excellent iron play. Although Gerard struggles around the greens—a potential downside at TPC San Antonio—his ball-striking and approach game metrics have been impressive recently, enough for Sannes to include him despite the short game concerns. Gerard is priced at a conservative $9,000 on FanDuel, making him highly appealing given his recent iron form.

Steve Bamford identified Ryan Gerard as a valuable underdog pick for the Valero Texas Open following his impressive 9th-place performance at the recent Houston Open. Gerard was particularly strong under pressure, playing in the penultimate group alongside world number one Scottie Scheffler, where he shot a commendable final-round 68. Critically at Memorial Park, Gerard excelled in key tee-to-green categories, finishing 2nd for Approach, 5th for Greens in Regulation, and 7th overall Tee-to-Green. Having previously played the Oaks Course in 2023, Gerard has important course familiarity. Bamford highlights Gerard’s strong recent progression, evident by numerous top-25 finishes this season, positioning him as a potential dark horse who can contend this week.

Bo McBrayer recommends betting Ryan Gerard at 70-1 odds, praising his recent remarkable performances. Gerard is described as red-hot, coming off strong recent showings and heading into a receptive TPC San Antonio course. McBrayer believes Gerard's momentum and appealing odds present rare value and a considerable betting opportunity.

David Barnett touted Ryan Gerard as a noteworthy DFS pivot option following his strong T10 finish at Houston, where he was rostered at just 3.4% ownership. Barnett drew attention to Gerard's potential as a low-owned, under-the-radar pick with upside in DFS contests, particularly ahead of Valero. He emphasized Gerard's recent solid form and appeal as someone who can provide lineup differentiation and strong payoff scenarios in DFS lineups.

Kenny Kim recommended betting Ryan Gerard at 66-to-1 with eight places at the Valero Texas Open, highlighting Gerard’s consistently elite ball striking performances throughout the season. Gerard's mid-iron skills particularly align with requirements at TPC San Antonio. Kim also liked Gerard’s ability to produce birdies plentifully if scoring gets low, as it did last year at -20 under. Gerard’s recent top-10 finish further reinforces Kenny’s confidence that Gerard is undervalued and a highly attractive option at these odds.