June 6, 2013 by downthe18th

US Open 2013 Preview 3

OUR FINAL PREVIEW IS NOW AVAILABLE HERE:

NEW – DownThe18th US Open 2013 Final Preview

Published 06/06/2013

Tournament: US Open 2013

Location: Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Course: Merion Golf Club (East Course)

Distance: 6,996 yards

Current Champion: Webb Simpson

Dates: June 13 – 16

With the US Open now under 2 weeks away, it is definitely time to get our 3rd extensive preview up! Previews 1 and 2 can be found below.

DownThe18th US Open Preview 1

DownThe18th US Open Preview 2

In our first preview, we looked at the course and how the short nature of the track will be a challenge to all the players. With Merion being such a short yardage, it does mean that certain players do come to the fore and could maximize their short game abilities to win the second major of 2013. Preview number 2 outlines a few names that do take our fancy for the US Open based on our research. Our 4th and final preview will be available for you at least 3 days before the first ball is struck at Merion.

The iconic Merion pin flags

Preview number 3 is going to look at the recent history of tournaments where the courses have played under 7,100 yards. Now of course all types of golfers can play well on short courses, but it is very interesting to see who consistently plays well on the shorter tracks. We have picked out quite a few players that really seem to enjoy these types of courses at the bottom.

The last 7 Majors that played under 7,100 yards

2010 US Open, Pebble Beach – 7,040 yards – won by Graeme McDowell

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=797

2004 US Open, Shinnecock Hills – 6,996 yards – won by Retief Goosen

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=170

2001 US Open, Southern Hills Country Club – 6,973 yards – won by Retief Goosen

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=25

2000 US Open, Pebble Beach – 6,846 yards – won by Tiger Woods

http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/pga/leaderboard/2000/24

2012 Open, Royal Lytham and St.Annes – 7,086 yards – won by Ernie Els

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=1017

2002 Open, Muirfield Golf Links – 7,034 yards – won by Ernie Els

http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/pga/leaderboard/2002/29

2001 Open, Royal Lytham and St.Annes – 7,086 yards – won by David Duval

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=30

PGA Tour

Here is a run through of tournaments on the PGA Tour with yardage under 7,100 in the last few years.

2011 Season – Courses under 7,100 yards

2011 Sony Open, Waialae Country Club – 7,068 yards – won by Mark Wilson

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=897

2011 Mayakoba Golf Classic, El Camaleon – 6,923 yards – won by Johnson Wagner

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=923

2011 Pebble Beach AT&T Pro-Am, Spyglass Hill + Monterey Peninsula Shore – 6,858 + 6,838 – won by D.A Points

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=895

2011 The Hetirage, Harbour Town Golf Links – 6,973 yards – won by Brandt Snedeker

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=903

2011 Travelers Championship, TPC River Highlands – 6,841 yards – won by Fredrik Jacobson

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=910

2011 RBC Canadian Open, Hamilton Golf + Country Club – 6,996 yards – won by Sean O’Hair

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=986

2011 The McGladrey Classic, Seaside Course, Sea Island – 7,005 yards – won by Ben Crane

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=928

2011 The Barclays, Plainfield Country Club – 6,964 yards – won by Dustin Johnson

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=984

2011 CIMB Classic, The MINES Resort & Golf Club – 6,909 yards – won by Bo Van Pelt

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=929

2012 Season – Courses under 7,100 yards

2012 Sony Open, Waialae Country Club – 7,068 yards – won by Johnson Wagner

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=999

2012 Humana Challenge, PGA West (Palmer course) – 6,950 yards – won by Mark Wilson

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=1058

2012 Pebble Beach AT&T Pro-Am, Spyglass Hill + Monterey Peninsula Shore – 6,858 + 6,838 – won by Phil Mickelson

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=997

2012 Mayakoba Golf Classic, El Camaleon – 6,923 yards – won by John Huh

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=1030

2012 Travelers Championship, TPC River Highlands – 6,841 yards – won by Marc Leishman

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=1015

2012 RBC Canadian Open, Hamilton Golf + Country Club – 6,996 yards – won by Scott Piercy

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=1020

2012 The McGladrey Classic, Seaside Course, Sea Island – 7,005 yards – won by Tommy “two gloves” Gainey

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=1035

2012 CIMB Classic, The MINES Resort & Golf Club – 6,909 yards – won by Nick Watney

http://espn.go.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=1036

2013 Season – Courses under 7,100 yards

2013 Sony Open, Waialae Country Club – 7,068 yards – won by Russell Henley

http://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/sony-open-in-hawaii/leaderboard.html

2013 Humana Challenge, PGA West (Palmer course) – 6,950 yards – won by Brian Gay

http://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/humana-challenge-in-partnership-with-the-clinton-foundation/leaderboard.html

2013 Pebble Beach AT&T Pro-Am, Spyglass Hill + Monterey Peninsula Shore – 6,858 + 6,838 – won by Brandt Snedeker

http://www.golfchannel.com/tours/pga-tour/2013/att-pebble-beach-national-pro-am/

There are several players who have kept cropping up on leaderboards and here are our selected favourites:

Jim Furyk

Jimbo loves playing the technical courses and has a remarkable record on most short tracks. One of those top 5s came at the US Open last year, where he did play some superb golf.

Win	Top 5	Top 10	Top 25	Made Cut	Missed Cut
0	3	3	6	14	3

Graeme McDowell

Gmac is one of our ‘initial’ picks and it is obvious why. He simply loves playing on shorter courses. He has never been long off the tee, so it is no surprise that he has honed his game to really attack these sortsof tracks.

Win	Top 5	Top 10	Top 25	Made Cut	Missed Cut
2	4	4	4	7	1

Matt Kuchar

Another ‘initial’ pick, Kuchar also has an enviable record in short courses. When you think 9/13of these tournaments he has finished inside the top 25, you realise his ability with the shorter clubs.

Win	Top 5	Top 10	Top 25	Made Cut	Missed Cut
0	4	6	9	12	1

Brandt Snedeker

Was always going to be one of our ‘initial’ picks – can you really blame us? The guy is unreal from 150 yards right to the pin is incredible. His record is even better than Kuchar’s and if there were any doubts about him, they surely don’t exist anymore?!

Win	Top 5	Top 10	Top 25	Made Cut	Missed Cut
2	4	6	10	12	1

Charles Howell

An extremely talented iron player who had lost his way but has come back in recent times. If he can qualify, expect to see people fluttering on Howell as an outsider because he loves short, technical courses.

Win	Top 5	Top 10	Top 25	Made Cut	Missed Cut
0	3	4	7	11	2

Tiger Woods

We don’t need to say much here. 3 tournaments, 3 finished inside the top 10.

Win	Top 5	Top 10	Top 25	Made Cut	Missed Cut
0	1	2	3	3	0

Webb Simpson

The defending champion will come into this year’s tournament knowing it will suit his game once more. Another superb player from 150 yards, he really could write his name in the history books by winning back-to-back titles – not since Curtis Strange in 1989 has that feat been achieved.

Win	Top 5	Top 10	Top 25	Made Cut	Missed Cut
1	3	4	6	8	1

European Tour

It would be unfair to leave out the European Tour, as it has proved to give us some interesting reading.

2013 Season – Courses under 7,100 yards

Nelson Mandela Championships, Royal Durban Golf Course – 5,594 yards – won by Scott Jamieson

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2013/tournamentid=2012094/index.html

Volvo Golf Champions, Durban Golf Course – 6,732 yards – won by Louis Oosthuizen

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2013/tournamentid=2013003/leaderboard/index.html

Africa Open, East London Golf Course – 6,632 yards – won by Darren Fitchardt

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2013/tournamentid=2013013/leaderboard/index.html

Maybank Malaysian Open, Kuala Lumpur G&CC – 6,976 yards – won by Kiradech Aphibarnrat

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2013/tournamentid=2013023/leaderboard/index.html

Trophee Hassan II, Golf du Palais Royal – 6,951 yards – won by Marcel Siem

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2013/tournamentid=2013025/leaderboard/index.html

Open de Espana, Parador de El Saler – 7,052 yards – won by Raphal Jaquelin

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2013/tournamentid=2013031/leaderboard/index.html

Madeira Islands Open, Club de Golf do Santo da Serra – 6,826 yards – won by Peter Uihlein

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2013/tournamentid=2013037/leaderboard/index.html

2012 Season – Courses under 7,100 yards

Africa Open, East London Golf Course – 6,632 yards – won by Louis Oosthuizen

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2012/tournamentid=2012001/leaderboard/index.html

Saint-Omer Open, Aa St Omer GC – 6,835 yards – won by Darren Fitchardt

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2012/tournamentid=2012042/leaderboard/index.html

Open de Andalucia Costa del Sol – 6,881 yards – won by Julian Quesne

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2012/tournamentid=2012012/leaderboard/index.html

KLM Open, Hilversumsche GC – 6,906 yards – won by Peter Hanson

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2012/tournamentid=2012066/leaderboard/index.html

Omega European Masters, Crans-sur-Sierre GC – 6,891 yards – won by Richie Ramsay

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2012/tournamentid=2012064/leaderboard/index.html

ISPS Handa Perth International, Lake Karrinyup GC – 7,014 yards – won by Bo Van Pelt

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2012/tournamentid=2012080/leaderboard/index.html

Here are our golfers that stand out to us on the European Tour:

Matteo Manassero

The young Italian has qualified through winning the BMW PGA Championship and he is one of the hottest prospects in world golf. He doesn’t have power off the tee but he makes up for it with a pinpoint short game. Not missed a cut in his last 7 tournaments on short courses either…

Win	Top 5	Top 10	Top 25	Made Cut	Missed Cut
0	2	3	5	7	0

Marcel Siem

The German is having a stellar 2013 and is currently in the US Open field through his world ranking. His win at the Trophee Hassan showed his talent and could be an interesting outside bet.

Win	Top 5	Top 10	Top 25	Made Cut	Missed Cut
1	1	1	3	4	0

Pablo Larrazabal

Unlikely to make the final field, but you never know. He does love short courses and would do anything to tee up come the Sunday. Needs to have 2 superb weeks though.

Win	Top 5	Top 10	Top 25	Made Cut	Missed Cut
0	2	4	5	6	2

Marcus Fraser

Has got a place at Merion through European qualifying and could cause some sort of upset. Very unlikely to win, but top 10 territory comes into play with the Australian. He has never missed a cut in recent years on short courses, so will fancy himself to do well.

Win	Top 5	Top 10	Top 25	Made Cut	Missed Cut
0	2	2	4	5	0

Zaco Van Zyl

The South African also qualified through European qualifying and has not missed a cut in his last 6 attempts on short courses. 4 top 10s is a superb return and proves his ability, like Fraser could be a very interesting top 10 bet.

Win	Top 5	Top 10	Top 25	Made Cut	Missed Cut
0	2	4	5	6	0

Paul Lawrie

3 tournaments, 3 top 10s. We will be very curious to see what Lawries odds will be for the top 10 market. He has plenty of experience and even though he has never played a US Open, he has won The Open…

Win	Top 5	Top 10	Top 25	Made Cut	Missed Cut
0	0	3	3	3	0

Darren Fichardt

The South African is just outside the top 60 in the world at the moment so is likely to miss out, but if he does make it you should all really look at him. Would warrant healthy odds and an outsider who loves short courses.

Win	Top 5	Top 10	Top 25	Made Cut	Missed Cut
2	2	2	5	8	0

Note: Morten Orum Madsen has qualified and loves shorter courses…On the Challenge tour – 2 top 10s, 5 top 25s. On European Tour – 2 top 10s, 3 top 25s and no missed cuts…

May 29, 2013 by downthe18th

US Open 2013 Preview 2

OUR FINAL PREVIEW IS NOW AVAILABLE HERE:

NEW – DownThe18th US Open 2013 Final Preview

Published 29/05/2013

Tournament: US Open 2013

Location: Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Course: Merion Golf Club (East Course)

Distance: 6,996 yards

Current Champion: Webb Simpson

Dates: June 13 – 16

After we published our 1st preview for the US Open a couple of weeks ago, we feel the time is right to release our inital picks. These are guys that if you do fancy an antepost bet you should be seriously looking at. As there are still a couple of tournaments between now and Merion these golfers are subject to change. So be sure to come back here the weekend before the US Open to see our final selections for the week. Our extensive Merion course guide and statistics breakdown for all the fancied players is on our Preview 1 which can be found on the link below.

DownThe18th US Open Preview 1

We have also produced a very detailed breakdown of all tournaments held on courses under 7,100 yards as well as the the last 7 majors held on shorter tracks. This has made for very interesting reading and quite a few players do stand out! We will be releasing these statistics and players over the next few days, so watch this space! – available below

DownThe18th US Open Preview 3

Steve Stricker (50/1 Various)

Stricker – the go-to man for putting right now

Steve is definitely one to look out for at this year’s US Open. It has been well documented his schedule this year is very thin and it is because of his focus on the big tournaments, as well as spending a bit more time with the Stricker family. But we have highlighted how your short game has to be in top shape round Merion and there is not a man in golf right now that you would want over the ball from 100 yards or less than Steve. With age becoming more of a factor for the American and length off the tee perhaps not what it was, he will be doubly focused on gaining his shots around the green. It is also key to mention that his putting is widely regarded as the best in the game with various PGA golfers taking advice from the man himself, including a certain Tiger Woods! Taking into account his statistics and short-course performances, Stricker has a real, real chance.

Last 6 tournaments with course under 7,100 yards

The Open 2012	US Open	Sony Open 2012	The Barclays 2011	Sony Open 2011	Sony Open 2010
T23	T15	T38	T24	T9	3^rd

Crucial statistics needed for Merion

Phil Mickelson (28/1 Various)

Phil will want to bag major number 5 at Merion

Phil needs no introduction, we all know what the man is capable of. Now comfortably in his 40’s, there has been no relenting in his game with his dominant victory at this year’s Waste Management Phoenix Open showing the American still has a lot to offer. His long game perhaps is not what it was but we can assure you, put an iron in his hands and expect him to get up and down. Phil has that touch and imagination around the greens to consistently get it inside 6 feet, which will be absolutely vital at Merion. And but for a wayward tee shot in the 3^rd round of the Wells Fargo a few weeks back, Phil would have been celebrating victory number 2 of 2013. A tournament in which his short game really came to the fore. But with 3 Masters titles and one PGA, Phil will be itching to add to his major collection with victory at Merion. And with Tiger being as dominant as he is, Phil’s odds will be very inviting in the run up to the event. You can see from his statistics the kind of form he is in!

Last 6 tournaments with course under 7,100 yards

Pebble Beach 2013	Humana Challenge 2013	The Open 2012	US Open 2012	Pebble Beach 2012	Humana Challenge 2012
T60	T37	MC	T65	1^st	T49

Crucial statistics needed for Merion

Brandt Snedeker (28/1 BetVictor)

Only a matter of time before Snedeker bags his 1st major

Well here we are again, talking about one of our favourite golfers to win a major. We were inconsolable when we decided against backing Sneds for the Masters (and then seeing him challenging against our own Adam Scott) but we felt he hadn’t fully recovered from a wrist injury and we knew that in just over 2 months, a tailor-made course would be awaiting his presence at the US Open. With the short nature of Merion, there are few better than the American, whose game relies on his pinpoint accuracy and razor-sharp putting. He has also recorded two top 10s at US Opens and his form is once again on the rise, after another top 10 at The Players. If Sneds is going to win his first major soon, this will be the perfect one.

Last 6 tournaments with course under 7,100 yards

RBC Heritage 2013*	Pebble Beach 2013	Humana Challenge 2013	RBC Canadian Open 2012	The Open 2012	Humana Challenge 2012
T59	1^st	T23	T34	T3	T8

Crucial statistics needed for Merion

Graeme McDowell (33/1 Coral)

G Mac looks very dangerous for Merion

McDowell has had a very odd season, recording some impressive performances (T3 WGC Caddilac, 1^st RBC Heritage and 1^st Volvo World Matchplay) but also showing his inconsistency by missing several cuts. (The Masters, BMW PGA Championship and The Players) Yet when it comes to the US Open, an on fire McDowell could really challenge for the title. His superb accuracy tee to green and scrambling is the thing of legend and if there was ever a course that will suit the former champion, it is Merion – grinding, difficult and a challenge = McDowell. Plus, his performances on short courses in recent times is nothing short of outstanding.

Last 6 tournaments with course under 7,100 yards

RBC Heritage 2013*	World Challenge 2012	The Open 2012	US Open 2012	The McGladrey Classic 2011	Andalucia Masters 2011
1^st	1^st	T5	T2	MC	54

Crucial statistics needed for Merion

Matt Kuchar (40/1 WillHill)

Kuchar is another who surely has to win a major

Kuchar is one of the elite players in world golf who has yet to win a major. He has won the Players and WGC Match play, but not yet found the formula in one of the big four. He has recorded 3 top 10s in his last 5 major appearances and is ever edging closer to that elusive win. So, when it comes to the US Open and a short course like Merion, Kuchar will definitely be up there come the Sunday. He has a technical game to compete on difficult courses and his approach play from the sort of distances that he will have are up there with the best in the game. In and around the greens there are few better and you would always trust Kooch with the short stick. If he was going to win one this year, this is it

Last 6 tournaments with course under 7,100 yards

RBC Heritage 2013*	Humana Challenge 2013	Sony Open 2013	The Open 2012	US Open 2012	RBC Heritage 2012
T35	T16	T5	T9	T27	T44

Crucial statistics needed for Merion

Tim Clark (100/1 WillHill)

Can a another belly putter win a major?

There are not many outsiders in the ante post market this year, with most falling short of the triple figure mark. However, one of our favourite South Africans is at a stunning price considering his technical attributes that could really suit Merion. From tee to green Clark is unerringly accurate and precise, never afraid to attack pins, making up for his lack of distance. Around the greens he has a great touch and is trustworthy with the putter. He did finish T3 back in 2005 and his last two major appearances have both ended T11. We can really see an upset happening here.

Last 6 tournaments with course under 7,100 yards

RBC Heritage 2013*	Pebble Beach 2013	Humana Challenge 2013	Sony Open 2013	Nelson Mandela Champs 2012	RBC Canadian Open 2012
T24	T46	MC	2^nd	T4	T15

Crucial statistics needed for Merion

Zach Johnson (100/1 Various)

Zach has one of the best short games on tour

Zach has been slowly but surely improving this year and will definitely be peaking at just the right time for the US Open. We all know Zach is not the longest off the tee (Although he has been bombing it relatively this year) and has always relied on his inch perfect short game to get him by. 9 PGA Tour titles including a Masters victory would suggest he does it very well! Zach’s eyes will have lit up when he saw where the US Open was being held as he thrives off short tracks. Just like Mickelson and Stricker, his game from 100 yards or less is outrageous so he will enjoy pretty much all of the holes at Merion. He will be sleeping very closely with that pitching wedge. Perhaps the least inviting short-course form and statistics of our lot, but keep an eye on him over the next couple of weeks and watch his short game! An outright 3^rd place last week shows how well he’s striking the ball right now.

Last 6 tournaments with course under 7,100 yards

RBC Heritage 2013*	Humana Challenge 2013	Sony Open 2013	The Open 2012	Travellers Champs 2012	U.S Open 2012
T48	T23	MC	T9	T64	T41

Crucial statistics needed for Merion

*RBC Heritage – course is 7,101 yards

May 18, 2013 by downthe18th

US Open 2013 Preview 1

OUR FINAL PREVIEW IS NOW AVAILABLE HERE:

NEW – DownThe18th US Open 2013 Final Preview

Published 18/05/2013

Tournament: US Open 2013

Location: Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Course: Merion Golf Club (East Course)

Distance: 6,996 yards

Current Champion: Webb Simpson

Dates: June 13 – 16

You can check out our 2nd preview + our initial picks here –

DownThe18th Preview 2

Preview 3 is also available here: DownThe18th Preview 3

The second major of 2013 is only 4 weeks away and as we did with The Masters, we have decided to publish the ‘1-month’ preview.

This years US Open will be played at Merion Golf Club (East course) in Philadelphia and for the first time since 2004, the distance will be under 7,000 yards, making it a very different challenge for all the players.

16th at Merion

The average driving distance on tour this year is 290 yards, therefore we will do a calculation of what yardage could potentially be left from the average drive on the par 4s.

Here is a run through of the 18 holes –

No. 1 – Par 4 – 350 yards – 60 yards left
No. 2 – Par 5 – 556 yards
No. 3 – Par 3 – 256 yards
No. 4 – Par 5 – 628 yards
No. 5 – Par 4 – 504 yards – 214 yards left
No. 6 – Par 4 – 487 yards – 197 yards left
No. 7 – Par 4 – 360 yards – 70 yards left
No. 8 – Par 4 – 359 yards – 69 yards left
No. 9 – Par 3 – 236 yards
Out – Par 36 – 3,736 yards
No. 10 – Par 4 – 303 yards – 13 yards left
No. 11 – Par 4 – 367 yards – 77 yards left
No. 12 – Par 4 – 403 yards – 113 yards left
No. 13 – Par 3 – 115 yards
No. 14 – Par 4 – 464 yards – 174 yards left
No. 15 – Par 4 – 411 yards – 121 yards left
No. 16 – Par 4 – 430 yards – 140 yards left
No. 17 – Par 3 – 246 yards
No. 18 – Par 4 – 521 yards – 231 yards left
In – Par 34 – 3,260 yards
Total – Par 70 – 6,996 yards

From this you can ascertain that the key areas will be approach shots inside 100 yards and between 125-150 yards. (approx.) Basically, the golfer who is solid with a short iron will prosper at Merion.

The course itself has very tight fairways, so accuracy off the tee is arguably the most crucial asset to have. Accuracy will also be vital when going for the green with hazards surrounding pretty much every hole, bringing into play proximity to the pin. One miscalculation can be the difference between birdie and bogey – not to mention the undulating greens which will play consistently hard throughout the week. As always the short stick gurus will end up near the top of the leaderboard come Sunday on these tough greens.

It is likely every player will miss several greens throughout the four days, meaning anyone who can scramble will give themselves a chance as well.

After doing more extensive research, we found and calculated several trends that past US winners have had – and here they are.

17 of the last 18 U.S. Open winners had made at least two previous U.S. Open starts.

41 of the last 43 U.S. Open winners had a top-10 finish on the PGA Tour that year.

The past 9 U.S. Open winners made the cut in the previous year’s British Open.

16 of the past 19 U.S. Open winners had a previous top-14 U.S. Open finish.

8 of the last 11 US Open champions made the cut at that years Masters

Therefore, we have created a table of the 19 golfers who met the above criteria and have included what we feel will be the key stats for the week. (Even though Jason Day, Henrik Stenson, Ryan Moore and Robert Garrigus did not play in the Open and Geoff Ogilvy did not play in the Masters it seemed rather unfair to exclude them because they have all had a top 10 US Open finish in recent years.)

We have also researched all the tournament stats we could find (7/11) since 2012 that played under 7,100 yards, which gave for some interesting reading.

The winner of these 7 tournaments under 7,100 yards has on average been 14^th in driving accuracy. (So we will be looking at the top 30 in this category)

The winner of these 7 tournaments under 7,100 yards has on average been 10^th in GIR. (So we will be looking at the top 40 in this category).

The winner of these 7 tournaments under 7,100 yards has on average been 16^th in strokes gained putting. (So we will be looking at the top 40 in this category).

So, with all of this in mind, what are we actually looking for?

Top 30 driving accuracy
Top 40 GIR
Top 40 strokes gained putting
Top 50 ball striking (computed by totaling a player’s rank in both total driving and GIR)
Top 40 approach 125-150 yards
Top 40 approach inside 100 yards
Top 30 proximity to the hole
Top 30 scoring average
Top 30 sand save %
Top 30 scrambling
Top 30 strokes gained putting
Top 30 putts per round

Anyone who meets the above criteria we will highlight their stats in green.

As you can see, one of our favourite players Brandt Snedeker is the perfect fit as he ticks 10 out of the 11 categories. You can currently get him at 25/1 with various bookmakers if you are interested in a cheeky ante post bet.