Round 1 play (2pts):
David Howell to beat Ricahrd Green -105 @ Bet365
Howell is a much better player to back in rd1 than in other rounds as is typified by his h2h record against Green: over the last 12 months, he holds a 9-9 h2h record with Green over 72 holes, but that record is 12-4-2 in rd1. Since the start of last season, he leads Green 21-7-4 in rd1, so there is strong reason to back in rd1 a player who was 2nd after rd1 on this course last year.