Pat Perez(80/1) e.w.
- - After scoring with Perez at 125/1 e.w. at the OHL Classic last November, it?s fair to say I?ve been waiting eight weeks to ride the same pony again. As I posted after that victory:
Pat Perez made frequent appearances during the Las Vegas coverage (the week before) on his way to a Top Ten finish. Everything I heard mentioned during the coverage ?more than suggested? that Perez was ?in a really, really good place? with his life and with his game, validated the whole time with some impeccable play and demeanor. My decision that Perez would be carrying my cash in his next event was almost immediate
While the case can be made that better opportunities will come elsewhere on the West Coast swing, Perez will carry my cash whenever he tees it up on this swing, regardless of results or prices (although the price this week seemed quite generous).
Brandt Snedeker(20/1) e.w.
Aaron Baddeley(90/1) e.w.
- - After speculating on players that could be focused and prepared to try and kick-start a strong season, and screening for some respectable efforts at the very unique Kapalua (and looking to supplement those parameters with (1) favorable propensities anywhere in Hawaii or on grainy Bermuda, or when the breeze is up, or (2) some twitter or media confirmation of their immediate mindset; but (3) not worrying too much about odds or value), Snedeker ticked lots of boxes and seemed fair value to boot. Baddeley is lacking in Kapalua form and opportunities, so that selection merely qualifies as speculation.
GL