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SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND – JULY 23: Dustin Johnson of the United States lines up a putt on the 6th green during the final round of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 23, 2017 in Southport, England. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

There’s no sense in getting cute with this pick. Dustin Johnson is the best player in the field and will be tough to beat even with his “B”game.

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The world No. 1 has flown under the radar after his missed cut at the U.S. Open and lackluster T54 last week at Royal Birkdale. Still, let’s not forget he won three starts in a row this spring, a streak ended by a measly runner-up finish at the Wells Fargo Championship.

In the home country of father-in-law, Wayne Gretzky, DJ tied for second at Glen Abbey in 2016. This will be his fifth Canadian Open start.

Johnson’s three wins this year were coming off of at least one week of rest, but seeing that this week is only his 14th worldwide start, fatigue shouldn’t be as big of an issue for some of these guys returning from the Open Championship.

Many attest DJ is a quiet, but fiery competitor. Perhaps seeing Jordan Spieth dominate the headlines and inch back closer to world No. 1 will rekindle DJ’s recent dominant streak for a win.

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Golf Channel begins first round coverage of the RBC Canadian Open on Thursday, July 27 with a one-hour pregame show at 2pm that segues into the o-course action at 3pm. All times ET.

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