Whilst the odds are a little shorter than I would like I still think Day
represents good value in a somewhat "weakened" field this week. He is also in
sizzling form shooting 17 under last weekend to narrowly miss out on his second
title in 3 weeks. In fact his last 5 tournaments read 9,15,1,5,2 which clearly
speak for itself. He now ranks second on the money list with his card for the
PGA tour next year secure and see no reason why this wonder kid cannot put in
another great week.
Scott Gardiner 20/1 @
Bet365
and
ToteSport 19th
Having had a great run of form with 3 tops 5s in a row followed by a 16th before
"burning" himself out at the Price Cutter Charity Championship. I think he will
come back firing after a taking a week off last week. Gardiner also has great
course form finishing 3rd here last year whilst the form going into this event
last year was no where near as good as it is now. This is definitely a week of
soaring temperatures and I think that fitness and acclimatisation will also play
a big part and again Gardiner fits the bill on both of these fronts.
Steven Bowditch @ 50/1 Generally mc
Has started showing signs of his game returning and was actually T8 th in the
number of birdies made last week alongside leading the driving distance stats.
Once "Bowdo" starts getting his driver going then it is only a matter of time
before this aggressive golfer returns to the winners circle. Not only has his
game started returning but I am sure he will also be feeding of Jason Day (of
whom he is good friends). As mentioned, he is an aggressive player and if he has
a good week with the putter (had 30 putts in 3 of 4 rounds last week) we should
see him go close this week
Arjun Atwal @ 50/1
ToteSport 54th
A slightly speculative play in that he missed the cut last week but do thing the
odds of 50/1 with Totesport are way too big (only 28/1 with Bet 365.) Played PGA
tour last year and although has had mixed success this year I cannot refuse
these odds for such a quality player. He did in fact finished 3rd on this tour
on his previous outing before last week and has in fact made every other cut on
this tour. The conditions will provide no problem and I expect a good week at
great odds.
