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Sergio Garcia is a strong contender for a top-6 finish, with two runner-up finishes at München Eichenried and a recent LIV Tour win. His elite SG: Approach (7.8 strokes gained at Doral) and course familiarity make him a reliable pick. Garcia’s experience in high-stakes events boosts his consistency.

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Haotong Li, the 2022 wire-to-wire winner here, is a top-5 first-round pick. His strong SG: Tee-to-Green and history of a 64 opener at München Eichenried highlight his early-round prowess. Recent Asian Tour top-10s show he’s in form for a hot start.

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Nicolai von Dellingshausen is a home-crowd favorite for a top-5 first-round finish. His T5 in 2022 included a 64 opener, showcasing his course fit. Strong SG: Approach and recent DP World Tour consistency make him a threat to lead early in Germany.

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Jayden Schaper is a value pick for a top-5 first-round finish, with three straight DP World Tour top-10s. His accurate driving and hot putting align with München Eichenried’s layout. Recent low opening rounds and course suitability boost his chances for a strong start.

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David Puig is the top pick for first-round leader, leveraging his long driving distance and aggressive style. Recent LIV Tour top-10s and strong SG: Off-the-Tee suit München Eichenried’s scorable par-5s. A T20 here in 2024 and an early tee time enhance his fast-start potential.

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Jake Knapp is the top pick for first-round leader, with a T4 at the Rocket Classic and a near-win after a 59 at the Cognizant Classic. His top-10 birdie average and SG: Off-the-Tee suit Deere Run’s scorable layout. An early tee time boosts his chances.

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Ben Griffin is a strong first-round top-5 pick, with six straight top-15s and a T5 at Deere Run last year. His top-10 SG: Putting and ability to go low (fifth in rounds in the 60s) ensure a hot start on this birdie-friendly course.

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Michael Thorbjornsen is a top-5 first-round contender, with a runner-up finish here last year and a T4 at the Rocket Classic. His strong SG: Off-the-Tee and birdie-making ability (top-10) align with Deere Run’s low-scoring opener. Recent form suggests a fast start.

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Kevin Yu is a value pick for a top-5 first-round finish, with a T6 in 2023 at Deere Run. His top-5 SG: Off-the-Tee and recent putting gains (4/5 starts) fit the course’s birdie opportunities. A T4 at Myrtle Beach shows early-round potential.

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Nico Echavarria is a longshot for a top-5 first-round finish, with a T6 at the Rocket Classic and top-5 SG: Putting on the PGA Tour. His ability to go low (T2 at Sony Open) suits Deere Run’s scorable layout, especially with a hot putter.

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Kristoffer Reitan rounds out the top-6, fresh off a Soudal Open win and a T2 in Austria. His birdie-making ability thrives on München Eichenried’s scorable par-5s. Strong SG: Approach and recent momentum make him a value pick for a high finish in Germany.

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Rasmus Neergaard Petersen is a rising star likely to secure a top-6 finish. His T12 at the 2025 US Open and high SG: Total rankings showcase his all-around game. With 65% fairway accuracy and recent DP World Tour consistency, he’s well-suited for this birdie-friendly course.

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Jordan Smith is a safe bet for a top-6 finish, with three consecutive top-8s at this venue, including two podiums. His consistent SG: Approach and fairway accuracy (68%) suit München Eichenried’s tight layout. Recent top-20s in Europe further solidify his form and course fit.

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Laurie Canter is a mid-tier pick for a top-6 finish, with three top-15s in his last five DP World Tour starts. His strong short game and SG: Approach stats fit the course’s tricky greens. Past top-20s here and recent form make him a solid contender.

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Martin Couvra is poised for a top-6 finish, riding a hot streak with four top-10s in his last five DP World Tour starts, including a T2 in Italy. Ranking third in the Race to Dubai, his strong SG: Tee-to-Green stats align perfectly with the course’s need for precision.

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Davis Thompson, the 2024 champion, is a top-6 lock with a tournament-record 28-under. His top-10 at The Players Championship and strong SG: Approach (top-15) align with Deere Run’s demands. Recent top-20s and course history ensure he contends again.

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Michael Thorbjornsen is a rising star for a top-6 finish, with a T4 at the Rocket Classic and runner-up here last year. His strong SG: Off-the-Tee and birdie average (top-10) fit the course’s low-scoring nature. Momentum makes him a dangerous contender.

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Kevin Yu is a value pick for top-6, with a T6 in 2023 and T20 last year at Deere Run. His top-5 SG: Off-the-Tee and recent putting gains (4/5 starts) suit the course’s birdie opportunities. A T4 at Myrtle Beach shows his form.

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Denny McCarthy is a safe top-6 pick, with three straight top-7s at Deere Run and eight top-25s in 2023. His elite SG: Putting (top-5) and 67.50 scoring average here capitalize on bentgrass greens. His consistency thrives in this weaker field.

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Luke Clanton, an amateur, rounds out the top-6 with a T2 here last year. His recent T16 at the Charles Schwab Challenge and strong SG: Approach make him a fit for this scorable course. His fearless play adds upside.