Abu Dhabi Golf Championship

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5.5pts Louis Oosthuizen to beat Phil Mickelson 10/11 Bet Fred ***UPDATE*** EVS Oosthuizen at Extrabet (draw no bet) 

Mickelson's making a rare foray on to the European Tour  this week for his seasonal re-appearance and on all know evidence he has to be taken on. For a player of his class his record on the European Tour is lamentable with just 3 top 10s in 23 starts going back to 1996. If you add to the mix the fact he's making his course debut, is likely to be rusty and has been struggling with his game for a long time now, Oosthuizen has to be the bet.

6.5pts Rory Mcilroy to beat Phil Mickelson 8/13 Extrabet

See above, this time Mickelson's up against a player boasting course form of 11th, 5th and 3rd and expected to make a very stong bid for the title. A mismatch and value even at these cramped odds.

4.4pts Chris Wood to beat Matteo Manassero 10/11 B365/BetFred

Outstanding a talent as the young Italian is, Wood comfortably leads their head to heads and was a convincing 16 shot winner over Manassero in the event last year. With Wood having benefited from a recent strong finish in the African Open and the course's length playing strongly into his hands (he's likely to have 30 yards advantage off the tee going by last year's European Tour DD stats) Wood holds all the aces this week.