Golf
Betting Column: What The Golfinggods Say….
Sometimes when it is your time to win nothing
will stop you. That was the case for Lucas Glover
last week with his victory in the Funai Classic
in Florida. Some six strokes back with a round
to go and with more than fifteen players ahead
of him the chances of victory seemed remote
indeed. But a seven under par final round of
sixty-five finished off by a holed putt off
the seventeenth and then a miraculous bunker
shot on eighteen was the stuff dreams are made
of.
In Europe class once again proved that
it is permanent and only form is temporary when
Jose Maria Olazabal won his first tournament
since 2002. His five-stroke victory in Mallorca
was a victory based around good position of
the tee, which is not one of his stronger points.
His obvious talents with his short game resulted
in a player who was always going to be tough
to beat. Do not be surprised if he wins again
very soon.
The
US tour stays in Florida this week with the
Chrysler Championship being played at the Copperhead
course. This tournament will have much significance
for many players, for many reasons. It is the
last full field event of the year, which for
many players means it is the last opportunity
to secure a tour card for 2006. For the players
who have secured their player privileges for
2006 they will also have an agenda this week
to secure the highest spot possible on the money
list in order to open the door to the majors
next year. Expect a number of chewed fingernails
this week.
The
Copperhead is defended by its tricky greens
which are hard to find and even harder to putt
on. The key this week will not be hitting miles
but hitting it to the right part of the fairways
and greens.
Selections:
Ben
Crane: one of the most improved players on tour
this year and has the accuracy and the putting
stroke to contend this week. His overall style
of play will be perfect for this course and
I expect him to go close to his second victory
of the year.
David
Toms: another player who can perform well on
a 'second shot' golf course. His accuracy of
the tee should have him hitting into the tricky
greens from the right angles and his solid short
game should see him convert his share of birdies.
I expect a big week from Toms!
Tim
Herron: 'Lumpy' has not won for some time on
tour but his form over the past three months
is hard to fault. A very solid iron player and
only needs the putter to work to be in contention.
Others
to mention: Justin Rose, John Daly and Brandt
Jobe.
The
European tour heads to mainland Spain for the
season ending jackpot that is the Volvo Masters
Andalucia, which is open to the top sixty places
on the European Tour Order of Merit. There is
no half way cut so a healthy cheque is assured
for all.
Played
around the tough Valderrama course where each
player will be tested fully. A tight tree lined
course that requires both accuracy and sound
positional play to find the right side of the
fairways to approach the large bent grass greens.
The winds, especially in the afternoon are a
factor around this course and the notorious
par five seventeenth will test the nerve of
every player. Just ask Tiger!
Selections:
Sergio
Garcia: great record around this course and
he will feel the tournament owes him one after
losing last year. His overall form is good and
it is his putter that has held him back from
more victories this year. I expect him to contend
again this week.
Jose
Maria Olazabal: another Spaniard with a very
good record around this course. If he can continue
to drive the ball like he did last week then
he must be a big contender again this week.
Luke
Donald: another player who will find many fairways
and greens but is being held back by his putter.
A solid display this week on the greens will
see this classy player go very close.
Others
to mention: Paul Casey, Michael Campbell and
Henrik Stenson.
Until
next week – May The Golfinggods Be With
You!
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