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I missed every shot of the matchplay, but managed to get my losing bets on Schwartzel, Rose and Mcdowell before it started.
On the European fantasy game, I see my unassailable lead from 4 weeks ago is now less than 7,000 Euros, game on!
Tshwane Open
No real course form, a mixture of tour names with not much form, locals with good form and unknowns, for me anyway my selections are more tentative than normal, all ew.
Simon Dyson - 25/1, a bigish name with not too much recent form, this is his first tour event in South Africa for some time, what drew me to him was the fact that he came out to South Africa last week and played a Sunshine Tour' event and finished top 10, so he's blown away the cobwebs, acclimatised himself to South Africa and if on his game he must go close.
Danny Willett - 40/1, Skybet lured me in with their opening price on Willett, I was expecting him to be 25's and was possibly going to swerve past Willett this week, but the odds compiler at Skybet talked me into it. I'm not worried about his two recent missed cuts, he's always been a player capable of starting afresh the next week and in my mind is the best player in the field.
Pablo Larrazabal - 50/1, I considered and felt I should be backing a local, but think the bookies have killed the value for all the obvious players and in doing so have been a bit more generous with some of the more established Europeans. Two time winner Larrazabal has had a quiet start to the season, but he is another that can suddenly find everything clicks into place and if it does, he's a great competitor to watch.
Oliver Bekker gave me a good run for my money at 100/1 in the African Open, but seemed to completely lose his swing on the last day, maybe too much pressure I don't know, he's won this year on the Sunshine Tour, he's 100/1 again, I've not backed him, but will keep my eye on him for a possible in play bet.
John Parry and Tom Lewis are two players at 125/1 with recent good form in patches and will also be on my radar for in play.
Graeme Mcdowell - 35/1, his third tournament of the season, he usually takes a few rounds to really find his feet, never been outstanding in the World Matchplay so QF 1 hole defeat suggests he's heading in the right direction. Good course form, set up and conditions should suit again.
Lee Westwood - 25/1, I've noticed Westwood's odds creeping up in recent weeks and at this venue where he has a good record I think 25/1 is great ew value.
Jonas Blixt - 200/1, The odds compiler's got me on Jonas, I just can't fathom why he should be this big a price. Five top 10's last year including a win in his rookie year and a third in windy Texas. Admittedly he missed the last two cuts, but surely merits more respect from the bookies, maybe I'll regret it come Sunday, but can't be the worst 200/1 shot I've backed.
Simon Dyson, ughh!
Well thanks to Simon Dyson, I've panicked and decided to back my 'in running' shortlist before they've run.
I'm on Oliver Bekker 100/1, John Parry 125/1 and Tom lewis 125/1 all ew.
Nice start for Fichardt and Tullo for Flash and Splash, unfortunately for me Dyson was Gash!
More importantly for tonight, I made a very late decision, (bet timed at 12.44, event started at 12.45) and backed DeLaet at 130/1 for first round leader.
Currently tied for the lead in the clubhouse, as long he gets a place I'll be in profit for the week
Well Villegas has put me out of my misery and finished in the lead.
Fair play to Flash and his 300/1 tip Kohles, who is looking very good at the moment.
A few others moving up the leaderboard, just hope DeLaet stays top 5.
I also backed Noh ew at 80/1 for first round leader, so now DeLaet's been pipped I can start willing Noh on a bit more.
As Flash said early days, but plenty of us in with a shout this week.
Good luck mate,run good!