"Fox is having a great season with two wins on the PGA Tour. He can grip it and rip it, and has a great short game, which is perfect for a links course. He shot a 66 in Round 1 in Scotland last week. Additionally, Fox ranks 8th in putting average and is 23rd on tour in total strokes gained."

"Hatton is a savvy links specialist, and this tournament is the perfect opportunity for him to win a major. Players on LIV are out of sight out of mind, but Hatton is one for the very few that has remained consistent, especially when playing in majors. He had a T6 at Royal Portrush in 2019, so we know he has what it takes to master this course."

"Rory looked great last week, finishing T2 in Scotland, and he is peaking at the right time. He dominated Royal Portrush at the age of 16, shooting a 61. The one big advantage will be the hometown crowd, which will be cheering for Rory. A win here would get him halfway to a second career Grand Slam -- talk about motivation!"