2009 Transitions Championship | Transitions Championship Predictions

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The Transitions Championship previously named the PODS Championship, is the third leg of the Florida swing. This Tampa located course is harder than nails, as tipster Paul Williams says in the Golf Betting System tip column, "Plodders will prosper around here".

Copperhead is as tough as most 'major' venues

Its a Brute!! The Innisbrook Copperhead Course in Tampa

Course Essentials - Par 71 - 7340 yds - Grass - Bermudagrass (Tees, fairways, greens, rough); Poa annua (Fairways); Poa trivialis (Greens)

Course Difficulty - Ranked 8 (out of 54) in difficulty on the PGA TOUR in 2008. Par can be like a birdie here.

Course Set Up - Copperhead is NOT your typical Florida course, where power hitting is king and the only course defence is water and wind. It has multiple elevation changes and rolling hills. The fairways are tight and lined by tall pine trees. Water is in play on 9 holes. Greens are small and multi layered. The course plays like a typical Carolinian course.

Winning Score - Dependant on weather conditions, but with decent weather forecast, expect the winner to shoot no lower than 276 shots eight under par. If your player is in red numbers come the back 9, you are right in contention for a payout.

Player Stats - Contending players will be Ball Strikers (Driving & GIR combined), who have superb Greens In Regulation (GIR%) numbers. Look for those who maximise and convert putts within 5ft.

The Inside Track - Players with decent form at the Carolina based Wyndham (previously Chrysler Championship) will feel right at home at Copperhead.

Predictor Picks Top 3 - Steve Sticker, Nick Watney, Tim Clark - Click here for FULL LIST

Expert Top Tips - Click here for full Tips Column

Paul Williams - Jim Furyk, John Senden, Jeff Maggert

Steve Bamford - K.J. Choi, John Senden, Carl Pettersson

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