— Dustin Johnson: Tee to green, he’s a legend. Green to hole, he’s a disaster. He gift-wrapped the U.S. Open title for Jordan Spieth last month and will be reminded of it Thursday and Friday at St. Andrews: They’re in the same grouping.
— Tiger Woods: The man who once made a record 142 consecutive cuts is now a wild card, capable of embarrassing chili-dips and bogey-free rounds. He opted for practice time over nightlife Monday, hitting chips until 9:30 p.m. local time.
— Rickie Fowler: Fowler triumphed last week in Scotland, a great sign for the fan favorite. He provided dynamite performances in the 2014 majors (Tied for 5, T2, T2, T3) but curiously missed the cut at Chambers Bay.
— Adam Scott: Caddies play a huge role at the conundrum that is the Old Course, and Scott was re-energized after reuniting with Steve Williams. Plus, the clock is ticking on his use of the long putter.
— Hideki Matsuyama: With Rory McIlroy out, the steady 23-year-old is statistically the PGA Tour’s top ball-striker in the field. And if you want to wager some yen, you can get a good price: 33-to-1.
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