Italian Open Tips

Joaquin Niemann is the strongest overall player in this field, combining elite ball-striking with proven win ability in strong international events. Despite mixed recent consistency in majors, his ceiling is significantly higher than most rivals here, making him the most likely winner if he finds even average putting form.

Reed has played well this year. I expect him to finish in the top 10, as he has had many top-10s so far this year. There aren't too many big names in this tournament.

The 26 year old Spaniard really come of age two weeks ago when well clear of some quality players to win the KLM open, with a repeat with his iron play will go close again

Thomas Detry has been in good consistent form in recent months. In the last four months or so he has had five top-10 finishes on the LIV tour. This Italian Open looks wide open, so that consistent form gives him a very good chance.

Hillier looked back to his best in recent events, finishing seventh in the Austrian Open, then just outside the top ten in the KLM. So at the price, with a lot of top players missing, he looks a sound bet.

Matt Wallace would have a chance if he could get back to the level of form that he was showing earlier this year, he might be worth one more chance ? His all-round game hasn't looked too bad recently, his style of play should be suited to this course.

Oliver Lindell has shown steady progress over the last few weeks which includes a 2nd place finish in the KLM Open in his most recent event. He appears to be holding his form well at the moment so i think a case can be made for Oliver for a, possible, top 6 finish here.

The 40 year old Austrian played well two weeks ago but was left too much to do on the final day as the two leaders got away , however he was still a respectable 21st and with 13 pro' wins under his belt shouldnt be far away again

This guy is playing some of his best golf this season, and I'll have him around this course to be in the running on Sunday all day long.

This homegrown player will have the crowd on his side. He has shown he has the game as well, so I'm happy to back him this week.

This 33 year Frenchman is rather inconsistant to be honest but does have the ability if keeping his head, he completely blew up at the KLM open a couple of weeks back but have European victories to his CV , i think he'll go close again

Signs of better form shown by Nacho Elvira in his previous event where he finished tied 11th in the KLM open , he might be worth chancing after that if he is on the way into some better form now.

Some of the recent form shown by Manuel Elvira puts him in the mix here, his overall form isn't far behind some near the top of the betting. Manuel often does well when playing courses similar to this course.

Willet played really well at the KLM Open and finished T7, just a shot behind T3 and four behind the winner.

It's amazing odds for someone who won on tour this year by an incredible 14 shots but will have to bounce back from a poor last event.

He was the highest-placed Italian last year, so he will look to repeat that here as he chases victory on home soil.

Is a former world number one and multiple tour event winner, who now does not have the distraction of the Ryder Cup right now.

It's very high odds due to his form, but someone who has won nine times on the tour and is due some form may be worth a chance.