Steve Bamford's tips for the Zurich Classic Of New Orleans:
Apologies for the brief nature of my tips this week, but time waits for no man so I’m off to Iceland for my hols!
We’re going for PGA Tour virgins this week at TPC Louisiana. Those without a victory have a great record around here making up almost 70% of Top 3 finishers over the past 5 seasons. On top of that pros who haven’t been in the winners circle for a length of time also have a habit of contending in New Orleans. My tips:
Steve Marino
1.25pts EW @ 30/1
RESULT:
Missed Cut
Marino's got to win soon, he's just too good not to. Top 5s this season at the Northern Trust and Pebble Beach before 3 consecutive top 15 finishes in his last 3 starts, culminating in a T14 in Augusta. 30/1 is skinny for a maiden, although that's a fair reflection of his excellent chance here.
Kevin Streelman
1.25pts EW @ 66/1
RESULT:
T37
Streelman has enjoyed 3 top 10s already this season from 9 starts, including 2 in his last 3 - another maiden with a great opportunity here.
John Merrick
1.25pts EW @ 100/1
RESULT:
T62
Merrick disappointed at The Masters and has had a largely disappointing season thus far - time for a change of luck!
Jason Dufner
1.25pts EW @ 60/1
RESULT:
T7
Dufner has made 9 of 10 cuts so far this season without finishing better than T18. This is a great chance for him to turn consistency into a top 5 finish or better.
All odds and bookmaker offers correct at 20.00BST 20.4.10 but naturally subject to fluctuation.
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