Matt Gannon recommended diving down to Troy Merritt near the stone-minimum, noting the Minnesota native once led the 3M Open field in Strokes Gained: Off-the-T despite not being a renowned driver. Gannon believes the familiar sightlines and home-state motivation give Merritt an outsized comfort edge, and past success proves he can navigate TPC Twin Cities’ penal water hazards. At this salary the ask is simply a made cut, yet the proven course fit offers sneaky T25 potential for large-field GPPs.