Golf
Betting Column: What The Golfinggods Say…
Just when you think that the
game of golf has turned into a bodybuilding
competition with sticks and a white ball along
comes Luke Donald and reminds you that elegance
in the game has not vanished entirely. Here
is a golfer who has the tempo and style of a
Hollywood star in the 1950's, he simply makes
the game easy and enjoyable to watch. His victory
at the Honda Classic illustrated once again
his enormous potential and I expect him to be
a top five player for the next decade –
he is that good.
It
also should be noted that the tournament organises
are to continue a solid test of golf next year
when the tournament is moved to the PGA National
course. It is nice to see that some tournaments
believe in selecting tournaments venues that
are not bias towards the 'beefcake' and allow
the 'ballerina' players an option as well. Long
may it last!
I
stated last week that in Asia you should only
back players who are local or who have had experience
in this part of the world. Well this theory
was proved right again with Mardan Mamat of
Singapore winning the Singapore Open. Once again
let me say that local knowledge rules in Asia.
This
weeks US tour schedule moves to Bay Hill for
the tournament Arnie built, the Bay Hill Invitational.
The Bay Hill layout will provide a good test
of golf with narrow fairways and large undulating
greens. The wind will be a factor in the afternoon
and this will add to its toughness.
Selections:
Tiger
Woods: as boring a selection as watching paint
dry but the truth is he is the player they all
have to beat. Not playing at his best this year
but with three victories already he is just
a class above. Beat him and you win.
Stuart
Appleby: led this tournament after three rounds
last year and can compete again this year. Already
a winner on tour this year his game is solid
and a good showing with the flat stick and he
should be right there on Sunday.
Jose
Maria Olazabal: if his driving is solid then
he must be a chance this week. One of the great
iron players and short game wizards this course
will demand elements of his game that he is
comfortable with. A good each way chance!
Others
to mention: Adam Scott, KJ Choi and Retief Goosen.
The
European Tour continues its love affair with
the Asian sector this week with the staging
of the TCL Classic played at the Yalong Bay
golf course in China. This course was designed
as a stadium course and thus it may turn the
tournament into a putting contest, with wide
fairways and large greens.
Selections:
Thaworn
Wiratchant: his swing may not be pretty but
his short game is as good as anyone. His performance
last week when defending champion was encouraging
and another good showing is expected.
Paul
Casey: won here last year and likes the ability
to rip the drives with no concern on where it
ends up. He has the length to chip and putt
a good score around this course and is fancied
to defend his title.
Ross
Fisher: the Englishman continues to play three
good rounds in most tournaments only to let
himself down in the final round. I think this
is a sign of inexperience and this will not
continue. He is too talented to not be winning
tournaments and represents a good each way bet
this week.
Others
to mention: Shiv Kapur, Thongchai Jaidee and
Andrew Buckle.
Until
next week – May The Golfinggods Be With
You!
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