We’ve had better days. Friday’s three-ball picks came up empty, going 0-2 and missing profit by a single stroke. But that’s golf betting. The beauty is, there’s always tomorrow—and at the Open, Moving Day is where things get interesting.
Conditions at Royal Portrush on Saturday are set to be about as friendly as you’ll get at a major. The course is soft, the wind is down, and the pins are gettable. Someone in this field is going to post a low one and make a serious run at Scottie Scheffler’s lead. The only question: Who?
Below are a few names I believe are built for Moving Day at Portrush—and we’re looking to take advantage by targeting them in matchups.
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JJ Spaun
Spaun has made the weekend in his first-ever Open Championship, and it’s not by accident. He’s doing what he does best—finding fairways and flushing irons. Through two rounds, he’s gaining on approach but bleeding strokes with the putter. That sets up perfectly for Saturday. Links greens like these are prime for a one-day heater, and Spaun has the profile to ride a hot flatstick and put together a round in the mid-60s. Don’t be surprised if he climbs.
Harris English
Harris is sitting T5 heading into the weekend and doing it with strong ball striking—especially off the tee, where he’s driving it with confidence and control. He already posted a major runner-up earlier this season by going low on a Sunday, and Saturday at Portrush offers the same type of opportunity. He’s got the confidence, the demeanor, and most importantly, the game to keep charging. If he keeps hitting fairways, he can absolutely go deep.
Brian Harman
No one in the field has been better tee-to-green than Harman so far. He’s gaining in every statistical category and sits in a tie for third. This is vintage Harman—when he finds form, he stays locked in. He already has a win across the pond and knows exactly how to navigate links golf when the conditions are mild. Harman isn’t one to let up when he’s in contention, and with the soft setup, I expect him to keep the pedal down.
Final Word
If you’re playing from the fairway at Portrush on Saturday, it’s green light golf. These are the kinds of days where the right player can go out in 31 and never look back. We’re targeting sharp iron players with the potential to pop with the putter—and if they’re already dialed in tee-to-green, all the better.
Let’s make up that Friday sting with a profitable Moving Day.
