Benjamin Griffin/Andrew Novak/Ben Kohles Prediction: Benjamin Griffin level of play is on another level

The Houston Open is set to kick off at Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course, Harris County, TX, USA. This fixture will have Benjamin Griffin, Andrew Novak and Ben Kohles face each other. Who will get more balls into the hole?

Benjamin Griffin

American professioal golfer Benjamin Griffin plays on the PGA Tour and will look to secure a win in this RSM Classic day 2 17-hole matchup. In his career, the 28-year-old has only won one professional title, coming in at the Staal Foundation Open in 2018. However, Benjamin Griffin had a very good amateur career, accumulating three titles in the 2013 Rolex Tournament of Champions, 2014 Tar Heel Intercollegiate, Bridgestone Collegiate and 2017 Tar Heel Intercollegiate. Coming into this game slightly favoured, the professional golfer will look to show his competitiveness and be at his best.

Andrew Novak

The 64th OWGR Men ranked player took part in the Farmers Insurance Open (3rd), The American Express (153rd) and Sony Open in Hawaii (T77) in 2025. In 2024, He was the runner up at the Bermuda Championship before following it up with a T35 performance at the RSM Classic. Other Impressive turnout were at the Scottish Open (T70), John Deere Classic (T7), Canadian Open (T14), Cognizant Classic (T9), Mexico Open (T8) and Phoenix Open (T8).

Ben Kohles

The American player,Ben Kohles, is currently in the PGA Tour and graduated from University of Virginia. Before joining the PGA tour he was on the Korn Ferry Tour and has won 4 times in it. In 2023, He won both the point list winner and Player of the Year at the Korn Ferry Tour. Last year he was ranked 74th which has been his highest ranking so far. He made PGA Tour debut in 2012 and competed at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational (Won with birdie on first extra hole), and Cox Classic.

Expert Betting Tips

This is an open game, and looking at the level at which the three players are playing, it is a tough one to predict. While Benjamin Griffin has shown class over the years, I expect him to pull off another surprising play with a strong birdie. However, Andrew Novak can not be written off either, and he will not have things easy. Take a chance on Benjamin Griffin to win a game that should end with a tight result.

Our first prediction is Benjamin Griffin to win - 2.30 odds for 1xbet

Our second prediction is Benjamin Griffin to win 1 Hole - 2.62 odds for Bet365

Our third prediction is Benjamin Griffin/Benjamin Griffin lead 9/18 - 4.20 odds for Betway