Live on Sky Sports 1 & 2: Thu 03:30 & 21:00 Angus Loughran previews this week’s HSBC Golf Championship and Humana Challenge tournaments
Rory Mcllroy and Tiger Woods make their seasonal debuts in Abu Dhabi this week and it is no surprise they are the front 2 in the betting Rory as Betway‘s 5/1 market leader with Tiger at 15/2 with Betvictor nor that they are paired together in the first two rounds along with Martin Kaymer who loves this event having won here 3 times and will be a popular alternative to big two at 9s with William Hill.
Of the big 3 I like Tiger this week at 15/2 as I regard this venue as perfect for his game he follows this event with a lenghty journey to San Diego where he has a great record at Torrey Pines and I expect him to play well here this week and win next week.
Justin Rose looks a decent price this week at 16/1 (Skybet) but Paul Casey who has won twice here is a great each way bet at 30/1 (bet365) while American Jason Dufner at 25/1 should also be included in this weeks betting portfolio. at Paddy Power.
Of the outsiders Matteo Manassero who played well here last year is too big at 45/1 (Stan James) while Alex Noren at 80/1 (betvictor) and Robert Rock the defending Champion at 90/1 (bet365) both look over the odds.
In America The Humana Challange played over 3 courses in California looks set to be a low scoring event with the grass a little thin compared to previous years according to David Toms.
Tim Clark had a welcome return to form last week and had a bogey free event if he starts well he should once again be in the mix at 16/1 (paddy Power) while Phil Mickleson at 16/1 must be worth taking a chance with at Ladbrokes in an event he has won twice. He may just need the outing to be in top shape but Phil is a great early season competitor and will have plenty of support.Of the bigger prices Scot Langley at 140/1 with Bet365 looks overpriced and looks a player to follow over next few months
Good luck
Angus Loughran
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