Zurich Classic of New Orleans

FINAL RESULT: 0-2; -3.00pts

Love 31st
Howell 59th

Love did have a chance of a top-5 payout, but when within two shots of that mark he drove into the fairway bunker on the 10th hole, had to play out sideways, ran up a double-bogey and that was the end of that tournament.

Outright plays (total stake per play: 1.5pts)

Davis Love to win 16/1 e.w. @ Stan James and BetFred
A new course and a market dominated by one player who really has yet to achieve his dominating game of 2004. This would be the recipe for a first-time winner, but at over 7,500 yards and over 45 acres of fairways, this is another 'let it rip' course and that rules out a lot of the shorter hitters. It does not rule out Love who can certainly beat Vijay when on his game and with a 2nd place finish at Hilton Head two weeks ago when he topped the driving distance stats, there seems a decent chance that he will be more Dr. Jekyll than Mr. Hyde this week.

Charles Howell to win 33/1 e.w. @ BetInternet, Ladbrokes and BlueSq
Howell is another who can be counted upon to frustrate more times than not, but there is no substitute for talent and he has plenty of that from tee to green. Last week he ranked in the top-5 in driving distance, driving accuracy and greens in regulation, but just couldn't hole the putts on the large greens at Redstone. This week's greens are considerably smaller and that should help. If he plays as well from tee to green again this week, he will surely gain his third top-3 finish of the year.