Golf betting tips: Abu dhabi HSBC Championship
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5pts win Tyrrell Hatton at 9/1 (General)
3pts win Matt Fitzpatrick at 18/1 (Sky Bet)
2pts e.w. Nicolai Hojgaard at 30/1 (bet365 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)
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The renewed strength of the DP World tour schedule is best encapsulated by September’s world golf takeover, but November isn’t all that far behind. Hear we have back-to-back tournaments of genuine quality and intrigue, beginning with an Abu Dhabi Championship which once was the beginning the season, but now represents the beginning of the end.
Golf in the Middle East is still relatively new and there’s a ubiquity to the courses, such that these concluding tournaments could easily feel repetitive. However, Yas Links, as its names suggests, rates something of an exception. No, you’re not going to be mistaken for thinking this is taking place in Scotland, but Kyle Phillips’ exposed golf course is sufficiently unalike next week’s more manicured test.
Its characteristics could explain a run of winners at relatively big prices – at least, none of them was close to favourite. So far, the very biggest names have been turned over in this and the biggest of them all, Rory McIlroy, is definitely more at home at next week’s Earth Course. There is a supplementary factor, too. McIlroy is yet to win this event despite almost winning it almost every time. Typically, he’s played it after a break. These two things could very well be linked.
So what does Yas links demand? Well, that’s changed even in three years and will depend on the weather, which is set to be perfect. In 2022, persistent winds kept scoring high; last year, it was a shootout, these fairways plenty wide and, in calm conditions at least, scoring opportunities plentiful. Somehow, Paul waring won despite playing the easiest holes much worse than his pursuers. The stars aligned for him but he’s certainly always been a strong driver well-suited in general to desert golf. This does remain a big course, big enough at least, albeit less straightforwardly suitable for the bombers. Again, that’s a point of distinction versus the DP world tour Championship.
Granular analysis would hint that you don’t have to be a superstar around the greens but, ironically then, Victor Perez looked like he might let things slip before he holed from a bunker at the penultimate hole, then Min Woo Lee almost chipped in to force a playoff. Let’s say for simplicity that we should still err towards a Perez type over a lee: strong off the tee but not wild and, above all else, a quality iron player.
Both these men have won in Scotland as have other runners-up TYRRELL HATTON and Rafa Cabrera Bello, and although there’s nothing Scottish about the forecast, anyone who has shown a liking for exposed courses gets a bump up the shortlist.
On Hatton, he seems to me to be the clear pick of the market leaders and I can’t find fault with 9
Dubai Championship 2024: Expert betting Preview
The DP World Tour heads to the Els Club Dubai for the Dubai Championship, a tournament that consistently delivers exciting golf and valuable betting opportunities.This preview dives into the key contenders and potential outsiders, offering insights to help you make informed wagers. Publication date: 2025/11/05 17:19:07
Key Contenders
Tommy Fleetwood
Fleetwood arrives in dubai with strong form, particularly his recent victory in India. This win demonstrates his ability to close out tournaments and handle pressure, making him a prime contender. His consistent ball-striking and improved putting make him a formidable opponent on this course.
Rasmus Hojgaard
Hojgaard’s performances have been around average recently, but his underlying ball-striking suggests potential for improvement. His 14th place finish in Japan, highlighted by a closing 64, offers encouragement. With two top-five finishes in his last six DP World Tour starts,including one in Scotland,Hojgaard has the capability to contend if his putting game heats up.
Four to Ponder: Outsiders with potential
Keita Nakajima
Nakajima, currently around 66/1, boasts an extraordinary record in the Middle East. He has achieved notable finishes in the region, including fourth at Al Hamra, seventh at the Earth Course, 13th at the Els Club Dubai, and 21st in the Dubai Desert Classic. His victory at the asia-Pacific Amateur at Dubai Creek further solidifies his affinity for the area.Nakajima is a former amateur star currently striving for a PGA Tour card,and his strong performance in India,finishing as runner-up to Fleetwood,suggests he’s capable of a strong showing. He has previously putted well on these greens and could rebound from a quiet week in Korea.
Key Takeaways
- Tommy Fleetwood is a strong favorite due to his recent win and consistent form.
- Rasmus Hojgaard’s ball-striking suggests potential for a better result, contingent on improved putting.
- Keita Nakajima’s strong record in the middle East makes him a compelling outsider.