Jonny Leighfield identifies Nico Echavarria as a compelling outsider golf bet at +12500 odds due largely to Echavarria’s elite putting performance, as he tops the PGA Tour SG: Putting stats in 2025. Although inconsistent in other areas, Echavarria previously used an excellent driving performance at TPC Craig Ranch to finish T24 last year. After posting a respectable T28 at Zurich Classic last week, Leighfield believes another strong driving week coupled with his demonstrably elite putting can help Echavarria strongly contend for a top-10 finish.

Jonny Leighfield is bullish on Sam Burns at +2800 to contend strongly at TPC Craig Ranch. Burns is praised particularly for his elite putting ability, critical on this scoring-friendly course. His strong second-place finish at TPC Craig Ranch in 2021 demonstrates his aptitude for the venue, despite missing the cut the following year due to poor iron play. Leighfield notes recent improvements in Burns's approach game could signal a successful week, tipping him as capable of seriously challenging favored Scottie Scheffler.