THE BEST OF THE REST

BEST BRIT JUSTIN ROSE

Might just have got lucky with the draw for once if the forecast for strong winds tomorrow afternoon proves accurate. Classy enough to take full advantage of being done for the day by then.

BEST AMERICAN RICKIE FOWLER

Loves links golf so much he will embrace the poor weather forecast tomorrow rather than be fearful of it. Good enough to emulate Phil Mickelson’s double of the Scottish Open then The Open in 2013.

BEST EUROPEAN HENRIK STENSON

Hard to imagine the impressive Swede (right) will go his entire career without winning a major. Third here five years ago and no deep scars from past challenges to undermine his bid.

BEST INTERNATIONAL ADAM SCOTT

Played as well as anyone last year, but was unlucky with the draw that left him with too much to do. Might have got lucky this time, playing late today and early tomorrow.

BEST OUTSIDER BRANDEN GRACE

Has everything you need to win at St Andrews, as he proved in victory at the Dunhill Links Championship three years ago. Going so close at the US Open will only help him.

BEST EACH-WAY BET

Take your pick from three young Englishmen: Tommy Fleetwood (70-1), Danny Willett (100-1), and Eddie Pepperell (200-1). They are all good links players and all good enough to finish in the top six.