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Key takeaways
- The profile for this week is an elite short-iron player who creates birdie chances, gains around the greens when misses happen and has enough putting upside to win a race to 15 under.
- Approach is the foundation, but if we can learn anything from year's past, it's that season-long putting is less indicative; meaning I care more about recent spikes.
- Odds by DK Sports (with ties) and subject to change.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Aaron Rai has a skill set that is well-suited for the Travelers Championship. Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Pamela Maldonado Jun 24, 2026, 06:29 AM ETClose Pamela Maldonado is a sports betting analyst for ESPN.Follow on XMultiple Authors Email Print Open Extended Reactions The PGA heads to TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut for the Travelers Championship.
The profile for this week is an elite short-iron player who creates birdie chances, gains around the greens when misses happen and has enough putting upside to win a race to 15 under.
Approach is the foundation, but if we can learn anything from year's past, it's that season-long putting is less indicative; meaning I care more about recent spikes. Is a player solid everywhere else in his game that if he putts lights out, he contends? That's what we're looking for this weekend.