Rocco Forte Open: Top Five Power Rankings

By Mike Randleman | May 16, 2017

Jun 16, 2016; Oakmont, PA, USA; Matteo Manassero hits his tee shot on the 4th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

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James Morrison. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 2 James Morrison

If any under-the-radar player is poised for his first win in 2017, it’s Englishman James Morrison.

All he’s done in his past seven events is place T31 or better with two top-10s. He’s averaging 69.94 strokes this season and hitting 70.71 percent of greens in 2017, a good sign when the latter is greater than the former.

He’ll be playing alongside 2018 Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn. Official qualifying doesn’t begin until August, nor is Morrison a serious contender for a spot at this stage, but another good start here in front of the captain could at least put him on Bjorn’s radar.

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