Marcus Fraser - 33/1 - I had picked him before i even looked at any research this week. 5th last week, back in his home country this week. What can go wrong?
Steven Bowditch - 50/1 - Winner on the PGA tour, already had a 2nd in the new 2015 season. This is deffo my tip this week.
Just the Perth International for me this week. Marcus Fraser - 33/1 - I had picked him before i even looked at any research this week. 5th last week, back in his home country this week. What can go wrong? Steven Bowditch - 50/1 - Winner on the PGA tour, already had a 2nd in the new 2015 season. This is deffo my tip this week. Posted by FlashFlush
I'm not overly confident with my picks in Perth this week, so I've decided to add your tip of the week to my portfolio.
Steve Bowditch 50/1 and doubled (each way) him with Richard Sterne at 125/1.
Pressure is on now then! When I originally picked him Coral had him at 66/1, I then refreshed and it was down to 50/1. I believe they now have him 33/1 so he's got a lot of backing this week!
'Fancy' quite a few in both events this week, though not sure if I'm going to commit to a portfolio of hopefuls.
For the time being I've had one bet...
BMW Masters - George Coetzee 35/1, ew first 5.
George himself has said he likes the course, he was tied 6th here in 2012, made the semis of the Matchplay last time out, he has a good all round game and has consistently been at the top of the putting stats on both tours this year.
Edit
Doubled with Geroge Coetzee I have gone for.....
CIMB Classic - Seung Yul Noh - 33/1, his first win as a professional came in Malaysia, he's now a PGA Tour winner with plenty of self belief, so why not get his second win in Malaysia and a second win on the PGA Tour.
Two of my favorite players on the respective tours, both pulled out of their last events with back issues.
BMW Masters - Danny Willett - 50/1, admittedly in a much weaker field, last week he was a best priced 16/1 in Australia. He came into the event in great form, but never got going and had to pull out after his first round.
Willett's back seem to settle down as quickly as it flares up, so were there has to be some caution, he's by no means a forlorn hope this week.
He's had plenty of time to settle in to the Asian time zone and played the course the last 2 years, with solid if not spectacular weeks.
CIMB Classic - Graham Delaet - 28/1, pulled out of the PGA Tour event 2 weeks with back issues, he's took 2 weeks off and reports no concerns. Flew out to Malaysia in plenty of time to get over the jet lag and was tied 7th here last year.
To do well here, players need to drive the ball very well and tee to green Delaet is one of THE best in the business, so all that remains is for DeLaet's back to hold up and for him to get the ball in that little hole with 1or 2 putts a green and Graham Delaet will win!
Edit: Made it a glassback treble thanks to Fred Couples at 14/1 in the Charles Schwab event on the Seniors Tour.
Added a 'Glassback Double'. Two of my favorite players on the respective tours, both pulled out of their last events with back issues. BMW Masters - Danny Willett - 50/1, admittedly in a much weaker field, last week he was a best priced 16/1 in Australia. He came into the event in great form, but never got going and had to pull out after his first round. Willett's back seem to settle down as quickly as it flares up, so were there has to be some caution, he's by no means a forlorn hope this week. He's had plenty of time to settle in to the Asian time zone and played the course the last 2 years, with solid if not spectacular weeks. CIMB Classic - Graham Delaet - 28/1, pulled out of the PGA Tour event 2 weeks with back issues, he's took 2 weeks off and reports no concerns. Flew out to Malaysia in plenty of time to get over the jet lag and was tied 7th here last year. To do well here, players need to drive the ball very well and tee to green Delaet is one of THE best in the business, so all that remains is for DeLaet's back to hold up and for him to get the ball in that little hole with 1or 2 putts a green and Graham Delaet will win! Posted by TheDart
Stop backing them, they are collapsing under the pressure! haha
I'm skipping this week. Thought I was going to get good value on Koepka, but he is 3rd fav at 20/1 which doesn't appeal to me.
Well Flash, you might be on to something, with your 'collapsing under the pressure' jibe!
My next bet Matthew Baldwin tweeted the following earlier today...
'Never a good sign when your up at 1am and very immobile with back spasms'!!!
Pleased to say he has since declared....
'So after an eventful night, I managed to hit a few balls this afternoon pain free. Hopefully that can continue the next 4 days as my golf feels in great shape and I can't wait to get going.'
Matthew Baldwin has been very bullish about his game for the last few weeks, he actually put together the best round of the day at the Portugal Masters, only to have it made null and void with the 3rd round eventually being cancelled.
I'm on at 200/1 outright and 100/1 FRL
Edit: Added Asian Tour regular Rikard Karlberg at 200/1 outright and 125/1 FRL.
Got back from Thailand Tuesday night and not a bad couple of days back in England.
Rikard Karlberg gave me a FRL win at 125/1 at the CIMB Classic, though on day 2 it would appear he played like the 200/1 shot he was as he dropped down the leaderboard.
Perhaps unsurprisingly one of the players (Graham DeLaet) in my 'glassback' double, pulled out after one hole of the CIMB Classic, with what was described as a.............. back injury! (Got to laugh)
It turned out Ok though as the bookies paid out on DeLaet as a non runner.
At the halfway stage in both events I have Romain Wattel in third position 3 off the lead in China and Seung Yul Noh in third position 3 off the lead in Malaysia.
Watched 861 last night, I was really impressed with Chris Moorman (though he couldn't compete with Neil Strike at a recent live event) and I went to bed with a smile after making the final table of the main event, picking up 10 bounties along the way.
I heard FlashFlush get a mention on 861, as late on he was still on for the Jackpot, good effort Flash!
Yeah, sorry for kind of abandoning the thread, I did see you had a great result with Karlberg, should of congratulated you on that one! Well done!!
Was a good show with Moorman, I had asked to put my name in the hat to be followed but they picked Divs, so really wanted to go deep in the main and prove a point. Got 16th, so that's not to be sniffed at. Well done on yet another final table! Really smashing it lately aren't you!! Bring on UKOPS.
I noticed you put your name forward for the Moorman analysis, I think once DivsDreams put his name forward they were always going to chose him, which is fair enough, he's a top player and a decent guy.
Though really, I don't see why they couldn't have chosen to follow 2 or 3 players.
For once it looks like I'm going to be around for the duration of this UKOPS, so I'm hoping I can get into a few of the main events.
I've played a few satellites, but drawn a blank so far.
From past experiences I've got to be careful with the bankroll with sats for UKOPS, it can be an expensive strategy.
Good luck yourself, if you are going to be playing a few of the events.
1st in again this week, as I've money to re-coup... Took the 50/1 ew about Ilonen before it disappeared. More to follow.... Edit:- Additions are Weisberger 16/1 ew - just think he's due to win very soon. Siem 50/1 ew - a streaky player who having shown form last week will I feel kick on. Why Illonen?? Dunno, just gut feeling.. Posted by joesman1
Unlucky there Neil, your guts were a week out!
I believe this was Siems 1st event since too... So it's Weisberger next week then.... I wouldn't have been too bothered, but as I knew I wouldn't get to watch much this week, I just did the one win only bet on Rose, as I thought he might outclass the field. When I woke up in the early hours of Thurs and I did my usual start at the bottom of the leader board trick, to see how he'd started, and was greeted immediately by his name at 4 over after 4 holes, I gave out a few expletives. I didn't think I'd be frustrated he'd bogey the last to miss out on a play off.
I've not seen any of it this morning, but some sort of whirlwind must have hit the course during the last couple of hours of play?
I didn't watch the golf myself, which was probably just as well, as I see Romain Wattel was 19 under par with 7 holes to play, before dropping 5 shots to finish on the bubble in SIXTH
Apparently strong winds where the reason for the carnage.
I'll have a look at Weisberger next week, thanks for the heads up
Sat here in the blazing sun by the pool, saw that Paddy were 1st up with the golf prices and went 14/1 about Rose for this week.
Thought I'd sit back and wait for the 16/1 to pop up..... Hmmmmm I've just taken 12/1 ew and win only. #notasmartarse
Reasoning is not only am I chasing last weeks losses, but he's had a week in China already, he's in top form the past few months, and he's set a goal to be no 2 in the World by the end of the year. So very focused, as well as the best player in the field
Sat here in the blazing sun by the pool, saw that Paddy were 1st up with the golf prices and went 14/1 about Rose for this week. Thought I'd sit back and wait for the 16/1 to pop up..... Hmmmmm I've just taken 12/1. #notasmartarse Reasoning is not only am I chasing last weeks losses, but he's had a week in China already, he's in top form the past few months, and he's set a goal to be no 2 in the World by the end of the year. So very focused, as well as the best player in the field Posted by joesman1
Can't disagree with your choice this week and I've actually spent 10 minutes trying to find a weakness, it would appear he ticks every single box this week.
If I was going to be cynical, I suppose I could say he also ticks the 'too good to be true' box.
The only weakness I can find is his price, though really 12/1 doesn't look that bad and I might even have a dabble myself.
I noticed you put your name forward for the Moorman analysis, I think once DivsDreams put his name forward they were always going to chose him, which is fair enough, he's a top player and a decent guy. Though really, I don't see why they couldn't have chosen to follow 2 or 3 players. For once it looks like I'm going to be around for the duration of this UKOPS, so I'm hoping I can get into a few of the main events. I've played a few satellites, but drawn a blank so far. From past experiences I've got to be careful with the bankroll with sats for UKOPS, it can be an expensive strategy. Good luck yourself, if you are going to be playing a few of the events. Posted by TheDart
Haven't looked on here for a few days. Been busy with stuff and UKOPS so golf has been in the back of my mind. Plus i don't like these high quality fields, it's too much of a lottery for me.
How's UKOPS gone for you so far? I drew a complete blank on day 1, not even a bounty, but yesterday I managed 17th in the main and 2nd in the 9-max, so I've more than covered my buy ins for the week. :-)
In Response to Re: Get in the Hole! 2014 Season! (CIMB Classic +BMW Masters) : Can't disagree with your choice this week and I've actually spent 10 minutes trying to find a weakness, it would appear he ticks every single box this week. If I was going to be cynical, I suppose I could say he also ticks the 'too good to be true' box. The only weakness I can find is his price, though really 12/1 doesn't look that bad and I might even have a dabble myself. Good Luck Neil! Posted by TheDart
As u are reading this, I'm banging away on the 'lay' button lol..
In Response to Re: Get in the Hole! 2014 Season! (CIMB Classic +BMW Masters) : Haven't looked on here for a few days. Been busy with stuff and UKOPS so golf has been in the back of my mind. Plus i don't like these high quality fields, it's too much of a lottery for me. How's UKOPS gone for you so far? I drew a complete blank on day 1, not even a bounty, but yesterday I managed 17th in the main and 2nd in the 9-max, so I've more than covered my buy ins for the week. :-) Posted by FlashFlush
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Steve Bowditch 50/1 and doubled (each way) him with Richard Sterne at 125/1.
There's better weeks ahead!
For the time being I've had one bet...
BMW Masters - George Coetzee 35/1, ew first 5.
George himself has said he likes the course, he was tied 6th here in 2012, made the semis of the Matchplay last time out, he has a good all round game and has consistently been at the top of the putting stats on both tours this year.
Edit
Doubled with Geroge Coetzee I have gone for.....
CIMB Classic - Seung Yul Noh - 33/1, his first win as a professional came in Malaysia, he's now a PGA Tour winner with plenty of self belief, so why not get his second win in Malaysia and a second win on the PGA Tour.
Added a 'Glassback Double'.
Two of my favorite players on the respective tours, both pulled out of their last events with back issues.
BMW Masters - Danny Willett - 50/1, admittedly in a much weaker field, last week he was a best priced 16/1 in Australia. He came into the event in great form, but never got going and had to pull out after his first round.
Willett's back seem to settle down as quickly as it flares up, so were there has to be some caution, he's by no means a forlorn hope this week.
He's had plenty of time to settle in to the Asian time zone and played the course the last 2 years, with solid if not spectacular weeks.
CIMB Classic - Graham Delaet - 28/1, pulled out of the PGA Tour event 2 weeks with back issues, he's took 2 weeks off and reports no concerns. Flew out to Malaysia in plenty of time to get over the jet lag and was tied 7th here last year.
To do well here, players need to drive the ball very well and tee to green Delaet is one of THE best in the business, so all that remains is for DeLaet's back to hold up and for him to get the ball in that little hole with 1or 2 putts a green and Graham Delaet will win!
Edit: Made it a glassback treble thanks to Fred Couples at 14/1 in the Charles Schwab event on the Seniors Tour.
The words punter and mug spring to mind
My next bet Matthew Baldwin tweeted the following earlier today...
'Never a good sign when your up at 1am and very immobile with back spasms'!!!
Pleased to say he has since declared....
'So after an eventful night, I managed to hit a few balls this afternoon pain free. Hopefully that can continue the next 4 days as my golf feels in great shape and I can't wait to get going.'
Matthew Baldwin has been very bullish about his game for the last few weeks, he actually put together the best round of the day at the Portugal Masters, only to have it made null and void with the 3rd round eventually being cancelled.
I'm on at 200/1 outright and 100/1 FRL
Edit: Added Asian Tour regular Rikard Karlberg at 200/1 outright and 125/1 FRL.
Ew singles and doubles outright and FRL
BMW Masters - Romain Watttel - 40/1, there can't be too many players with recent form as hot as Romain Wattel, not priced at 40/1 anyway.
Nicely placed tied 4th with 3 to play as I type this, so I am now fearing the forum jinx.
CIMB Classic - Anirban Lahri - 66/1, 2nd on the Asian OOM, won the Macau Open last week.
Tied 56th 9 off the lead with 3 to play so not looking too good.
This is starting to feel like my diary!
Anyway, note to self.
Got back from Thailand Tuesday night and not a bad couple of days back in England.
Rikard Karlberg gave me a FRL win at 125/1 at the CIMB Classic, though on day 2 it would appear he played like the 200/1 shot he was as he dropped down the leaderboard.
Perhaps unsurprisingly one of the players (Graham DeLaet) in my 'glassback' double, pulled out after one hole of the CIMB Classic, with what was described as a.............. back injury! (Got to laugh)
It turned out Ok though as the bookies paid out on DeLaet as a non runner.
At the halfway stage in both events I have Romain Wattel in third position 3 off the lead in China and Seung Yul Noh in third position 3 off the lead in Malaysia.
Watched 861 last night, I was really impressed with Chris Moorman (though he couldn't compete with Neil Strike at a recent live event) and I went to bed with a smile after making the final table of the main event, picking up 10 bounties along the way.
I heard FlashFlush get a mention on 861, as late on he was still on for the Jackpot, good effort Flash!
I noticed you put your name forward for the Moorman analysis, I think once DivsDreams put his name forward they were always going to chose him, which is fair enough, he's a top player and a decent guy.
Though really, I don't see why they couldn't have chosen to follow 2 or 3 players.
For once it looks like I'm going to be around for the duration of this UKOPS, so I'm hoping I can get into a few of the main events.
I've played a few satellites, but drawn a blank so far.
From past experiences I've got to be careful with the bankroll with sats for UKOPS, it can be an expensive strategy.
Good luck yourself, if you are going to be playing a few of the events.
Posted by joesman1
Unlucky there Neil, your guts were a week out!
Apparently strong winds where the reason for the carnage.
I'll have a look at Weisberger next week, thanks for the heads up
If I was going to be cynical, I suppose I could say he also ticks the 'too good to be true' box.
The only weakness I can find is his price, though really 12/1 doesn't look that bad and I might even have a dabble myself.
Good Luck Neil!