Dave Tindall recommended Gary Woodland as an each-way bet for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, emphasizing Woodland's recent strong performances in Texas events. Woodland was runner-up three starts ago at the Houston Open, marking his fifth top-10 in his last ten Texas appearances. He led the field in putting at Houston and ranked first in Strokes Gained: Off The Tee in tough conditions at the Texas Open shortly thereafter. Woodland himself expressed confidence, noting Houston provided much-needed results after a recent dry spell, boosting his belief going forward. Despite this being his first start at TPC Craig Ranch, the straightforward course setup and Woodland's consistent Texas performances justified Tindall's recommendation at 80/1 odds.

Dave Tindall recommended backing Jake Knapp at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, highlighting several key factors. Knapp had an impressive showing last year at TPC Craig Ranch, leading at the halfway mark thanks to consecutive rounds of 64, eventually finishing eighth. His recent form is strong, with a third-place finish at the Zurich Classic despite partner struggles, as teammate Frankie Capan credited Knapp for carrying the team. Tindall detailed Knapp's record in birdie-fests, including his 2024 Mexico Open victory at 19-under and three Canadian Tour wins at 21-under or better. He noted Knapp ranks highly in key scoring metrics, currently 12th on Tour in Birdie Average and 14th in Par Breakers. Given the easy scoring conditions at TPC Craig Ranch, Tindall believes Knapp represents strong each-way value at 60/1 odds.

Dave Tindall advised backing Shane Lowry each-way for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, emphasizing Lowry's strong iron play (23rd in Strokes Gained: Approach this season and 5th for Approach at the Cognizant Classic). Tindall noted Lowry’s ability to find fairways and excel on demanding courses, referencing his improved performance at Bay Hill last year when he played in the final group on Sunday before finishing third. Despite missing four straight cuts in prior visits, Lowry's confidence surged after that near miss, and Tindall believes his familiarity with the windy, challenging setup at Bay Hill puts him in prime position for a strong finish in 2025.

Dave Tindall advised backing Russell Henley, citing his excellent showing at PGA National (sixth place) and a strong 2025 campaign featuring top-10 finishes at the Sony Open and Pebble Beach. Henley ranks 26th in Strokes Gained: Approach, 19th in Putting, and ninth in Driving Accuracy—key metrics for a course demanding both precision and short-game prowess. Tindall also highlighted Henley’s fourth-place finish at Bay Hill last year and pointed out Henley’s overall track record of success on difficult setups, making him a solid each-way play this week.

Dave Tindall recommended taking an each-way punt on Sahith Theegala, recalling his strong track record in Florida that includes a sixth-place showing at Bay Hill last year. Tindall acknowledged Theegala’s modest start to 2025 but pointed out weekend rounds of 69 and 68 at Torrey Pines that propelled him to a tied-17th finish, suggesting a return to form. With a short game well-suited for the demanding greens and windy conditions, Theegala offers enticing value despite concerns over driving accuracy.

Steve Rawlings said that Nicolas Echavarria is a strong longshot candidate for the Cognizant Classic, pointing to his runner-up finish at January’s Sony Open as a notable indicator for success. Although Echavarria endured a brief slump with missed cuts at The American Express and the Phoenix Open, he showed signs of improvement by placing 34th at the Genesis Invitational. Rawlings emphasized the Colombian’s ability to find form unexpectedly, referencing Echavarria’s missed cut at this event last year right before he won the Puerto Rico Open. These factors, along with his previous post-victory run of top-30 finishes, make Echavarria an appealing high-odds pick this week.

Steve Rawlings said that Thriston Lawrence is a standout longshot at massive odds for the Cognizant Classic. The four-time DP World Tour winner gained wider recognition by placing fourth at last year’s Open Championship and finishing runner-up at both the British Masters and the BMW PGA Championship. Despite a slow start on the PGA Tour, Lawrence’s decision to skip the South African Open to play here underscores his commitment. Rawlings believes the switch to Bermuda greens will suit Lawrence’s skill set and sees him as excellent betting value given his proven track record.