Lots of players I have barely heard of but some of the locals must be in with a chance. I have gone for China's no 1 player, Lian-Wei Zhang. He has played well in Japan and on the Asian circuit this year. He won the Macau open recently and was 5th in the China Open so he seems to enjoy playing in his own country. 40/1 at Sportingodds.
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Milpalm,
Don't worry the KOD doesn't apply to silly season events.... or does it?
I agree with your Zhang and also taken the 40/1 at SOdds.
He also won the Macau in 2001 and his good form in Japan includes 2 runner up spots.
Don't worry the KOD doesn't apply to silly season events.... or does it?
I agree with your Zhang and also taken the 40/1 at SOdds.
He also won the Macau in 2001 and his good form in Japan includes 2 runner up spots.
Anyone know what city in China this is being played at--and if there is an Asian. Website? Will not have any opinions as I noticed we are counting them on season tallies and they would not warrant official play status with my ineptness on these yours.
The course is in Dongguan, near Guangzhou.
www.asianpgatour.com is the official web site of the Davidoff tour.
www.asianpgatour.com is the official web site of the Davidoff tour.
We'll soon know if the forum KOD does work in "silly season" events
Outright plays (1 unit):
Michael Campbell to win 10/1 e.w. @ Ladbrokes
Campbell decided not to compete in last week's Volvo Masters and that can only be the best preparation for this event and the upcoming conclusion of the 2002 Australasian Tour. While he has never played in China before this week, he has finished highly in Davidoff Tour co-sanctioned events, winning the Johnnie Walker Classic at Ta Shee in 1999. Given the manner of Monty's victory last week and his lack of golf in the region, Cambo looks the best of the imports this week.
Lian-Wei Zhang to win 33/1 e.w. @ BetInternet
If Cambo is the best import, there is no doubt that Zhang is the best Chinese golfer on view this week. He successfully defended his Macau Open title on his last start on this Tour three weeks ago and finished 5th in the China Open in September. Apart from those finishes, he has had five top-10 finishes in his last nine Japan Tour starts. So long as the pressure of being the home favourite does not become too binding, he looks set to please the crowds at Harbour Plaza.
Des Terblanche to win 66/1 e.w. @ BetInternet
Very much a journeyman pro. He divides his time between the Davidoff, Southern Africa and European Tours without playing too many weeks in one year. He has won on this Tour before - the 2000 Thailand Open en route to finishing 8th in the 2000 Money List from only seven events - and comes off two top-10 finishes on the Southern Africa Tour. With some very long par-3s and par-5s, his extra length should be advantageous and he looks big at this price.
Outright plays (1 unit):
Michael Campbell to win 10/1 e.w. @ Ladbrokes
Campbell decided not to compete in last week's Volvo Masters and that can only be the best preparation for this event and the upcoming conclusion of the 2002 Australasian Tour. While he has never played in China before this week, he has finished highly in Davidoff Tour co-sanctioned events, winning the Johnnie Walker Classic at Ta Shee in 1999. Given the manner of Monty's victory last week and his lack of golf in the region, Cambo looks the best of the imports this week.
Lian-Wei Zhang to win 33/1 e.w. @ BetInternet
If Cambo is the best import, there is no doubt that Zhang is the best Chinese golfer on view this week. He successfully defended his Macau Open title on his last start on this Tour three weeks ago and finished 5th in the China Open in September. Apart from those finishes, he has had five top-10 finishes in his last nine Japan Tour starts. So long as the pressure of being the home favourite does not become too binding, he looks set to please the crowds at Harbour Plaza.
Des Terblanche to win 66/1 e.w. @ BetInternet
Very much a journeyman pro. He divides his time between the Davidoff, Southern Africa and European Tours without playing too many weeks in one year. He has won on this Tour before - the 2000 Thailand Open en route to finishing 8th in the 2000 Money List from only seven events - and comes off two top-10 finishes on the Southern Africa Tour. With some very long par-3s and par-5s, his extra length should be advantageous and he looks big at this price.
Matchup plays (1 unit):
Lian-Wei Zhang to beat Paul McGinley -115 @ Five Dimes
Opposing two European who are out of form, tired from playing a busy schedule up to the Volvo Masters last week and finished next to last and last respectively. McGinley has secured just one top-10 finish since January and his best finish since his winning putt at the Belfry is 38th. Against the best home player who has been playing well in Japan recently ... no contest!
Charlie Wi to beat Lee Westwood -105 @ Five Dimes
Wi hasn't quite matched the form that saw him finish a close 2nd in the Davidoff Tour Order of Merit last year as he has adopted a far more international schedule this year, but he still ranks 4th in the current list having won one of his five Tour events this year. Such a high ranking must seem a distant memory for Westwood who finished last at Valderrama. Just can't see four good rounds from the Englishman.
Lian-Wei Zhang to beat Paul McGinley -115 @ Five Dimes
Opposing two European who are out of form, tired from playing a busy schedule up to the Volvo Masters last week and finished next to last and last respectively. McGinley has secured just one top-10 finish since January and his best finish since his winning putt at the Belfry is 38th. Against the best home player who has been playing well in Japan recently ... no contest!
Charlie Wi to beat Lee Westwood -105 @ Five Dimes
Wi hasn't quite matched the form that saw him finish a close 2nd in the Davidoff Tour Order of Merit last year as he has adopted a far more international schedule this year, but he still ranks 4th in the current list having won one of his five Tour events this year. Such a high ranking must seem a distant memory for Westwood who finished last at Valderrama. Just can't see four good rounds from the Englishman.
Thanks Milpalm I know right where that is. Was in Guangzhou in August. It is in same province as Macau(China's equivilant to Las Vegas)
Lots of golf course construction going on in that area. Probably heading back there in spring to look at some property in Shenzheng (same province) which is only 30 minutes from Hong Kong by rail. Gorgeous country in south china and real estate very inexpensive "for now"!
Lots of golf course construction going on in that area. Probably heading back there in spring to look at some property in Shenzheng (same province) which is only 30 minutes from Hong Kong by rail. Gorgeous country in south china and real estate very inexpensive "for now"!
silly season, let us try out some silly (well different) methods for small stakes...
noticing if Stanley picks someone, and Ladbrokes go short odds on the player, you get a good run for your money. (Cabrera last week)
that makes me go for Charlie Wi here..25/1 Skybet
will add Tanaka (20/1 Skybet)for Taiheiyo Masters and combine in a 0.5 ew double..Skybet going 1/4 1st 5, and with events seemingly lacking in depth of talent, I am hoping to reap the 546/1 reward...
noticing if Stanley picks someone, and Ladbrokes go short odds on the player, you get a good run for your money. (Cabrera last week)
that makes me go for Charlie Wi here..25/1 Skybet
will add Tanaka (20/1 Skybet)for Taiheiyo Masters and combine in a 0.5 ew double..Skybet going 1/4 1st 5, and with events seemingly lacking in depth of talent, I am hoping to reap the 546/1 reward...
ok, spent a few minutes on this, not as long as gap since last post, but...
0.5 ew Atwal 50/1 (Tote)
had bad year on Euro Tour, after showing so much earlier on in the year in Davidoff...this really is his patch, multiple winner/placer..I am hoping the good feelings come flooding back when he meets up with his old playing buddies...he will also remember he can beat all/most of them, most weeks...just leaves the fat cat Euro and PGA Tour guys to beat...
0.5 ew Atwal 50/1 (Tote)
had bad year on Euro Tour, after showing so much earlier on in the year in Davidoff...this really is his patch, multiple winner/placer..I am hoping the good feelings come flooding back when he meets up with his old playing buddies...he will also remember he can beat all/most of them, most weeks...just leaves the fat cat Euro and PGA Tour guys to beat...
Monty home and hosed...will not spend much time studying for silly season, use silly methods...like players who have just published biographies.....
Are we seeing a new Monty? after 'winning' last week he comes out and wins again....did no one ask him if the ball moved this week? if they did, then perhaps new Monty....
Are we seeing a new Monty? after 'winning' last week he comes out and wins again....did no one ask him if the ball moved this week? if they did, then perhaps new Monty....
Final update:
Matchups: 0-1-1; -1.05 units
Zhang/McGinley Tied (Push)
Wi/Westwood LOST by 1
Outrights: 1-2; -1.50 units
Campbell 4th
Zhang 11th
Terblanche 29th
A three-shot swing in the last two holes in the McGinley/Zhang match put an end to a small profit on the event. A poor finish by Zhang and equally by Wi whose final round 74 proved costly. But it very unexpected that McGinley and Westwood would still be in contention at this stage. Lost out to them this week, but will continue to oppose them for the rest of the year.
Davidoff Tour ytd
Matchups: 1-4; -4.59 units
Outrights: 1-5; -4.50 units
All Tours ytd
Matchups: 228-197; +2.53 units
Outrights: 83-295; +171.39 units
Matchups: 0-1-1; -1.05 units
Zhang/McGinley Tied (Push)
Wi/Westwood LOST by 1
Outrights: 1-2; -1.50 units
Campbell 4th
Zhang 11th
Terblanche 29th
A three-shot swing in the last two holes in the McGinley/Zhang match put an end to a small profit on the event. A poor finish by Zhang and equally by Wi whose final round 74 proved costly. But it very unexpected that McGinley and Westwood would still be in contention at this stage. Lost out to them this week, but will continue to oppose them for the rest of the year.
Davidoff Tour ytd
Matchups: 1-4; -4.59 units
Outrights: 1-5; -4.50 units
All Tours ytd
Matchups: 228-197; +2.53 units
Outrights: 83-295; +171.39 units
