John Deere Classic power rankings: Top ten at TPC Deere Run

SILVIS, IL - AUGUST 11: A tee marker is seen during the first round of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run on August 11, 2016 in Silvis, Illinois. (Photo by Anna Papuga/Getty Images)
SILVIS, IL - AUGUST 11: A tee marker is seen during the first round of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run on August 11, 2016 in Silvis, Illinois. (Photo by Anna Papuga/Getty Images)
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CROMWELL, CT – JUNE 25: Daniel Berger of the United States plays his shot from the 14th tee during the final round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 25, 2017 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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Daniel Berger couldn’t have bounced back any better. The winer of the FedEx St. Jude Classic headed to Erin Hills for the U.S. Open in fine form, but never found his rhythm and missed the cut. Not to be held down for long, Berger worked his way into contention at the Travelers Championship, working his way into a playoff with Jordan Spieth.

We’ve all seen the replay of Spieth’s miraculous bunker shot, but Berger couldn’t walk away disappointed. He’d done everything possible to catch Spieth, and simply got caught at the end.

Despite falling a shot short in Cromwell, I’m loving what I’ve seen from Berger lately. This will be his first trip to TPC Deere Run, but Berger is more than equipped to handle a potential shootout situation. Berger currently ranks 14th on TOUR in birdie average, 24th in strokes gained – putting, and 27th in adjusted scoring.

With the Open looming, Berger should gain plenty of confidence this week in his John Deere Classic debut.