Bolton: Deere hunters also chasing spots for The Open Championship

I disagree with cynics who think that professional golfers look ahead and ignore what’s immediately ahead, otherwise no one would bother competing now. (Not to mention that the focus is singular when it comes to the John Deere. Barring exceptions at last year’s Open, Sepp Straka took the title after qualifying for the major.) If you’re inclined to believe that narrative, though, those three red-hot PGA TOUR non-winners will quench your thirst. Just don’t rule out any of the 18 while you’re sipping.