This Pro Pick was released to clients on June 24, 2026 at 3:34PM ET.
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Eric Cole vs. Sam Stevens

2026 Travelers Championship

June 28, 2026
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Sam Stevens qualified for the Travelers Championship through the Aon Swing 5, which means he earned his spot but also means he's walking into the season's final Signature Event as one of the longest shots in a loaded 72-man field. Cole, meanwhile, has been one of the more overlooked stories in the stretch run. He came within striking distance at Colonial — a course that mirrors the precision demands of TPC River Highlands — and his approach play sets up well on a Pete Dye layout that puts a premium on finding small greens from the 125-175 yard range. At these odds, Cole needs to outplay Stevens just slightly better than four times out of nine to show a profit. Given the gap in overall quality between these two, that break-even line is wide open. Take Cole.

1.5 units on Eric Cole +119 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 3.29)
Result:
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FINAL
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Eric Cole img
63
65
69
73
-10
Sam Stevens
68
71
69
68
-4
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