Golf Tips: Best bets for the Phoenix Open and Saudi International

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The famous 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale

"Im got his first look at TPC Scottsdale two years ago and immediately took to the course. Four rounds in the 60s took the then rookie to tied seventh."

Sungjae Im each-way @ 28/1

Get our golf experts best bets for this weekend European and PGA Tour events the Phoenix Open and Saudi International...

Phoenix Open: Thomas a fair price but best value will be in-play

The vast crowds won't be in attendance but the Phoenix Open is still an event to look forward to so read Steve Rawlings' comprehensive preview ahead of Thursday's start.

He says: "Given the majority of recent winners have been well fancied, I've had a couple of tiny wagers on the two I like at the head of the market - Justin Thomas and Webb Simpson - but it's a tournament I'm very much looking forward to trading in-running."

Justin Thomas @ 11.521/2

Phoenix Open: First-Round Leader Tips

Who will make a strong start on Thursday? Dave Tindall has three each-way picks to be First Round Leader at TPC Scottsdale.

He says: "Kirk has fired a 65 and three 66s on day one here. It means he's been in the top four after the first round in three of his last six visits."

Chris Kirk each-way @ 80/1

Phoenix Open: Each-Way Tips

The PGA Tour moves to Arizona and Dave Tindall is here with three each-way selections for the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale with eight places paid on the Betfair Sportsbook.

He says: "A fine ball-striker, the Korean got his first look at TPC Scottsdale two years ago and immediately took to the course. Four rounds in the 60s took the then rookie to tied seventh."

Sungjae Im each-way @ 28/1

Phoenix Open: Course and current form stats

Andy Swales provides the form stats and course information for TPC Scottsdale, the venue for this week's PGA Tour event in Arizona.

He says: "Daniel Berger combines a solid course history with good current form, and has an impressive round-by-round Birdie Average of 4.88, which puts him sixth in this PGA Tour category."

Daniel Berger 25.024/1 in the Phoenix Open winner market

Find Me a 100 Winner: Mercurial Mitchell could contend again

With two picks in Saudi, two in Phoenix and a couple of honourable mentions, Steve continues his pursuit of a monster-priced winner.

He says: "Mitchell could well have downed tools last week and is probably better judged on his 14th placed finish at the Sony Open in his penultimate start where he shot rounds of 62 and 63 on Friday and Saturday."

Back Keith Mitchel @ 500.0499/1

Saudi International: Wallace worth chancing again

The European Tour takes in the third edition of the Saudi International this week and Steve Rawlings previews the tournament ahead of Thursday's start.

He says: "Matt Wallace was a well-fancied 25/1 shot in Dubai last week so his 57th placed finish was disappointing but totally understandable. The greens were in a poor state last week and he hated them."

Matt Wallace @ 80.079/1

Saudi International Each-Way Tips: Valimaki can surprise in the wind

Matt Cooper has three each-way selections with the Betfair Sportsbook paying eight places for the European Tour event at Royal Greens G&CC.

Matt says: "He's taken a real liking to playing golf when the wind blows, when the course is a modern design, when it's situated near the sea and when he can let rip."

Back Sami Valimaki each-way @ 125/1

Saudi International 2021: Form guide for this week's event on the Arabian Peninsula

A truly top-notch cosmopolitan field has assembled at Royal Greens, says Andy, as he provides insight and form stats for the Saudi International...

"Without the pressure of trying to secure a maiden PGA Tour victory, Ancer may feel more relaxed in the Middle East. The 29-year-old, who was born in Texas yet raised in Mexico, has already tasted success overseas by winning the Australian Open in November 2018."

Abraham Ancer 34.033/1 in the Saudi International winner market

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