Dan Geraghty picks out some strong performers from The Masters for this week's Three Against the Field column on The Heritage at Harbour Town.
This week's headline selection simply has to be Rickie Fowler. Rickie has had a week's rest since a fine debut at the Masters; he's on record as saying this is one of his favourite tournaments of the year; he's just watched one of his best buddies win (Brendan Steele) the Texas Open; while his roommate (Cameron Tringale) came home in fifth and he finished last year's Heritage with a 67 to storm into the top 10. Everything points to orange this week. Godspeed young Fowler.
After watching Kevin Na [110.0] finish the remainder of his round in Texas bogey free (after he took a mind boggling 16 at the ninth hole), I always had it in mind to include him in this weeks column. Despite a number of near misses and a tendency to be a little hot headed when in contention, I think Na is a player that has what it takes to win. He shot a 73 to slip to fourth when in with a good chance here in 2007, however, on a couple of occasions in recent seasons he hasn't wilted in contention and can count himself unlucky not to already have the PGA Tour win he craves. He's first on the tee on Thursday morning and Kevin has already been tweeting about the possibilities of a fairytale win the week after his infamous meltdown and I for one am onboard.
Arguably the man that made the best impression at Augusta was Jason Day [34.0] and his short price this week suggests he made a very favourable impression indeed. I was going to leave him out on the assumption he'd be overbet but having been through the field with a fine toothcomb I am willing to pay my money and take my chance about Day who finished 22nd here last year and can improve upon that with confidence running through his veins.
Dangers: Luke Donald is a short price favourite and he deserves his position in the market after his recent WGC win and fantastic 2010. Donald finished third here last year and second the year before. Fredrik Jacobson impressed with a strong finish last week and has performed with credit three years in a row here. Jim Furyk has a great record here and is defending champion this week, gentleman Jim has had a below par start to the year but can certainly be considered a danger. Bo Van Pelt has caught the eye of late, he finished like a train at the Masters, eagling both 13 and 15 on the back nine on Sunday. Last week Bo finished strongly once again, starting his final round with four birdies in his first five holes. He was third here last year and as long as he's not tired himself out a week in contention for a second win looks on the cards.
Rickie RoundUp: Golf Betting
This week's headline selection simply has to be Rickie Fowler. Rickie has had a week's rest since a fine debut at the Masters; he's on record as saying this is one of his favourite tournaments of the year; he's just watched one of his best buddies win (Brendan Steele) the Texas Open; while his roommate (Cameron Tringale) came home in fifth and he finished last year's Heritage with a 67 to storm into the top 10. Everything points to orange this week. Godspeed young Fowler.
After watching Kevin Na [110.0] finish the remainder of his round in Texas bogey free (after he took a mind boggling 16 at the ninth hole), I always had it in mind to include him in this weeks column. Despite a number of near misses and a tendency to be a little hot headed when in contention, I think Na is a player that has what it takes to win. He shot a 73 to slip to fourth when in with a good chance here in 2007, however, on a couple of occasions in recent seasons he hasn't wilted in contention and can count himself unlucky not to already have the PGA Tour win he craves. He's first on the tee on Thursday morning and Kevin has already been tweeting about the possibilities of a fairytale win the week after his infamous meltdown and I for one am onboard.
Arguably the man that made the best impression at Augusta was Jason Day [34.0] and his short price this week suggests he made a very favourable impression indeed. I was going to leave him out on the assumption he'd be overbet but having been through the field with a fine toothcomb I am willing to pay my money and take my chance about Day who finished 22nd here last year and can improve upon that with confidence running through his veins.
Dangers: Luke Donald is a short price favourite and he deserves his position in the market after his recent WGC win and fantastic 2010. Donald finished third here last year and second the year before. Fredrik Jacobson impressed with a strong finish last week and has performed with credit three years in a row here. Jim Furyk has a great record here and is defending champion this week, gentleman Jim has had a below par start to the year but can certainly be considered a danger. Bo Van Pelt has caught the eye of late, he finished like a train at the Masters, eagling both 13 and 15 on the back nine on Sunday. Last week Bo finished strongly once again, starting his final round with four birdies in his first five holes. He was third here last year and as long as he's not tired himself out a week in contention for a second win looks on the cards.
Rickie RoundUp: Golf Betting
