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Back to EpisodesArnold Palmer Invitational Picks + Puerto Rico Open
Published 1 year, 5 months ago
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-Cognizant review -Discussing top 9 players on AP odds board -1 t10 -3 outrights
-Sleeper, 2 FRL, 2 lineups -Scoring, bet bet for AP -1 outright and 3 p2p for Puerto Rico Open
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Week 10 Overview and Tournament Preview
[Will Doctor] (0:38 - 0:53)
- Arnold Palmer Invitational (API) at Bay Hill, Orlando: 70 superstars in the field, including 45 of the top 50 golfers from the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR).
- Puerto Rico Open at Grand Reserve: 132-player field with lower-ranked players and potential breakthrough candidates.
[Will Doctor] (0:53 - 38:28)
- The show covers full API picks, four Puerto Rico picks, and one Corn Fairy Tour pick in Chile.
- Season performance update:
- Minus 1.7 units for Week 9
- Total loss: 40.5 units for the season, indicating the need for a turnaround.
Arnold Palmer Invitational Analysis
Course Insights for Bay Hill
- Challenging conditions:
- Four-inch rough – Players missing fairways will struggle.
- Water on 9 of 18 holes – Course management is key.
- Bermuda greens running at 13.5 speed – Requires strong putting.
- Winning formula:
- Elite total drivers (accuracy and distance)
- Solid Bermuda putters
Top 9 Players Analysis
[Scotty Scheffler] (4-1 odds)
- Defending champion, won by 5 shots in 2023.
- Strengths: Best driver in the field, improved putting.
- Pick: Outright winner bet (4-1).
[Rory McIlroy] (8.5-1)
- Former winner (2018), solid Bay Hill history.
- Concerns: Struggled with putter and driving accuracy at Torrey Pines.
- PASS on betting.
[Ludvig Åberg] (16-1)
- Won Genesis Invitational.
- Strong iron play but lost shots in chipping at Bay Hill previously.
- Pick: Top 10 at +130 (MGM).
[Collin Morikawa] (22-1)
- Consistent season, but below-average Bermuda putter.
- Missed cuts last two starts at Bay Hill.
- PASS.
[Xander Schauffele] (22-1)
- Returning from rib injury, solid Bay Hill history.
- PASS due to lack of value at current odds.
[Justin Thomas] (28-1)
- Improved ball-striking and recent putting success on Bermuda.
- Pick: Top 10 at +175 (MGM).
[Patrick Cantlay] (30-1)
- T4 at Bay Hill two years ago, recent strong ball-striking form.
- Pick: Outright bet at 30-1.
[Tommy Fleetwood] (30-1)
- Consistent form but poor matchups and betting value.
- PASS.
Other API Picks
- Best bet: Ludvig Åberg Top 10 at +130 (MGM).
- First-round leader bets:
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