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So I've added ew first 4....
Rory Sabbatinii - 40/1
Luke Guthrie - 50/1
Matsuyama has now withdrawn!
Over the 2 events, that's 3 of my 8 selections this week that have withdrawn through injury and Billy Horshcel has played like he's dislocated his hip!
I honestly can't remember that last time I backed a golfer that became a non runner / withdrawal and now that's three in one week!
I'm being severely tested, only a low round from Padraig Harrington can improve my mood.
Tuned in Sunday to see he had become my 4th player of the week to withdraw!
My confidence is completely shot.
It's so low, I might not even back Graham DeLaet this week!
Profit £35.08
Wins: 3
Places: 10
Settled bets: 69
The fact that the course has had a major overhaul, throws up the question of how much can we rely on past experience and results here?
It sounds like the course is set up more strategically this year, with players given risk / reward options from the tee on many holes and players will be required to hit a range of different shots, left to right and right to left.
Completely new greens as well, so it's a level playing field with the flat stick.
I read Thursday could be blustery, so tee times and ability to play in the wind may also come into the mix.
First challenge for me is to find players that will finish the tournament and next I'll be delighted if just one of my picks makes top 5 this week.
Ernie Els - 75/1, He's won this event twice before, which may or not be relevant, regardless of the changes Els will certainly feel at home at Doral and obviously performed very well at the Matchplay two weeks ago. He clearly has all the experience and shots in his locker, so will be able to adapt to whatever lies ahead. After taking a weeks rest, he should be in the perfect frame of mind to give it his best shot this week.
Harris English - 40/1, First time here, I like his game and I think he's one of the best putters on tour at the moment.
Graham DeLaet - 50/1, I think he's very good and with his length and all round ball striking skills, feel he has the assets that could be worth a shot or two extra against many in the field this week.
Thomas Bjorn - 1501/, having a bit of an Indian Summer to his career at the moment, his ball striking ability could be ideally suited to conditions this week, not sure I'd have backed him at 50/1, but at 150/1 I like the deal the bookies offered.
I notice JD's gone fro Bjorn in the FRL, I shall probably do the same.
I'm currently sitting on the fence with Nick Watney, his past course form was very good, if I come across any interviews from players who say the course is playing very similar despite the changes or in fact if I read that Watney himself likes the changes, I'll probably add him to my portfolio at 66/1.
Good Luck everyone!
Peurto Rico
Matt Jones -22/1, normally tactics for me here would be take the bloke you back regularly at big odds and leave him alone when the bookies think he's got a better chance than usual of winning. Top 15's in this event the last 2 years.
I've done an Aussie double with Adam Scott at 14/1, I haven't backed him for years as for me he was one of those players where it felt like he missed the cut every time I backed him. There's no cut this week so shouldn't have to worry about that. I wouldn't normally go near a player at 14/1, but in all honesty a 14/1 winner wouldn't really be that bad
Sean O'Hair - 110/1, I always planned to keep an eye on him this season as he's a 4 time winner, who completely lost his way last season. He bounced back by regaining his tour card in the web.com playoffs.
'm hoping his game and form is on the upward swing now and if he gets back to the level he was at pre slump, he can certainly beat this field.
Doubled him with Billy Horschel - 110/1, after finding so much to like about it him pre event last week, I've decided to give him another chance.
Yes, Flash How's the love life, I noticed you cashed in the main and min last night, but your exit from the mini suggests you may well be lucky in love at the moment
After watching the golf last night and enjoying seeing so many players struggle, even if a couple of them had my money on them, I came to the conclusion that a player with patience and someone who excels at 'plotting their way' around the course is going to have a better chance than most.
I know JD highlighted just how well Zach Johnson has been performing over the last few months, so I decided I could put some 'smart' money on Zach Jonson at 20/1.
Season Profit/Loss
Profit £31.08
Wins: 3
Places: 11
Settled bets: 68
First ew singles and double:
No need to mention names, both backed at 40/1.
Next ew singles and double:
Looking for a BaldWIN 35/1 in Morocco and a win from a Baldman 33/1 at the Valspar.
Next ew singles and double:
Molinari 35/1 and Knox 55/1.
That is all I have to say on the matter.
Season Profit/Loss
Profit £27.08
Wins: 3
Places: 11
Settled bets: 77