ISPS Handa Australian Open
The DP World Tour continues its Australian stint with the ISPS Handa Australian Open at the Australian Golf Club in Kensington, Sydney.
The course originally set out by Clark, Hutchinson and Martin in 1903, was changed, not for the better from a links venue to a parkland US style course by Jack Nicklaus, paid for by Kerry Packer.
The modern course measures 6610 metres (7220 yards) par 72 with a course rating of 76.
On Bet 365 each way places 1-8, with 1/5 the odds the place
Tom Power-Horan-$1001
Aaron Pike-$751
Gunnar Wiebe-$501
Scott Strange-$501
Shae Wools-Cobb-$501
Jaryd Felton-$501
Denzil Ieremia-$401
Anthony Quayle-$301
Rhein Gibson-$301
Connor McKinney-$201
Josh Geary-$201
Michael Hendy-$201
South African Open
The strange decision to run an alternate event the South African Open at the Blair Atholl Golf and Equestrin estate surely diminishes both field’s quality. The Gary Player design measures 8161 yards (7420m) and is considered the longest course on the DP World Tour. However Ockie Strydom shot 63 last year proving length is not the defining factor in a courses ability to withstand the pros.
It’s hard for non South Africans to win here.
On Bet 365 each way places 1-8, 1/5 the odds
Neil Shietikat-$111
Thomas Aiken-$125
Ben Follett-Smith-$226
Dale Withnell-$375