Zurich Classic of New Orleans


Final result: -5.2 pts.

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Update after round 1:
A mixed bag, with sadly a few of the picks now seemingly completely out of the picture.
Snyder has had a good start though and going out in the morning can hopefully build on it. Like Owen last week, I think's it's worth going back in at 66's at this stage.

Back Joey Snyder 0.5pts e/w @66/1 at BlueSq

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This week's event is to be played on an entirely new course, so obviously there is no course form to go on. The main feature appears to be length, and while I don't agree that this means only very long hitters will prosper, I do think that it will be a significant disadvantage to the short hitters. So while I don't see it neccessary to restrict things to only focussing on the longer players, I think it's wise to steer clear of anyone who is significantly lacking in that department

Back Greg Owen to finish in the top five 0.5pts @12.5/1 at CentreBet/SuperOdds
Back Greg Owen to win 0.5pts @60 at Betfair
4th last week, and has seen a significant reduction in odds - I still believe his consistent level of performance this season means he is good value at the price though.


Back Charles Warren 0.4pts e/w @150/1 at SportingOdds/SportingBet
Apart from his missed cut two weeks ago, he has been top 25 in his last 4 events. An impressive showing last week and hopefully he can challenge at the top end again here.

Back Daniel Chopra to finish in the top five 0.5pts @37.5/1 at CentreBet/SuperOdds
Back Joey Snyder to finish in the top five 0.5pts @37.5/1 at CentreBet/SuperOdds
Back Michael Allen to finish in the top five 0.4pts @50/1 at CentreBet/SuperOdds
Back Andrew Magee to finish in the top five 0.4pts @50/1 at CentreBet/SuperOdds and GolfingGods
Back Ryuji Imada to finish in the top five 0.3pts @62.5/1 at CentreBet/SuperOdds
Back Jason Bohn to finish in the top five 0.3pts @62.5/1 at CentreBet/SuperOdds

A number of place only plays, the central theme being players who have shown good form this season, although without really making any headlines. Strongly odds-dictated plays as although none are of the proven winner category, they all have far better chances of managing a top five finish that the odds we can play them at.