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Outright Picks - Southern Africa Tour |
Tipster: Ian |
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Saying that this weeks Africa Open is a weak looking affair would be an understatement but there are a few good looking betting opportunities when you look at the nature of the East London course. I don't really understand why players like Benson and Sullivan who are in good form, were in Africa last week and have played the course well have given it a swerve - just makes no sense to me as it would have given them a fine opportunity of a maiden victory. Anyway - maybe it gives my three off the tee a better chance!
Main bet for me has to be David Horsey and I dived into the early 50/1 as whilst he has no course form he has thrived on every similar course they play on the circuit. Courses like Golf du Palais Royal where he has been 1st and 2nd, and the venues for the KLM Open have all been played well and it makes sense as he was a top amateur playing the coastal courses around the UK. He found some form at the Joburg Open last week with a best ever venue finish of 10th and being top for Driving Accuracy and 3rd for putts per round will should stand him in good stead this week. 1.5 ew 35/1
Talking of the Golf Du Palais brings us neatly on to Michael Hoey who comes to life on these types of courses and he was indeed 2nd here on his first visit in 2009. For Hoey he has actually been in consistent form with all cuts made recently and a best of 10th in Abu Dhabi. There really isn't a great deal of point advocating an each way play as he has the same number of wins as top five finishes on the European tour - ie if he's up there he will win! so it's 0.7 win only 35/1
Final bet is on a rag I bet last year - Lyle Rowe and for those with a poor memory he was the player who caddied for Canter when he won the South African Amateur around East London and was 8th in 2012 in this event. Don't get me wrong he is not the strongest young home player on show but this is a very weak field 0.2 ew 200/1 + 0.4 top 10 18/1 |
