Nedbank Challenge Preview, Picks & Analysis
It was at Sun City 12 months ago where Danny Willett finally announced himself on the world stage by winning the Nedbank Challenge, and he will return there desperate to pick up where he left off.
Sun City also represents an opportunity to win a bucketful of Ryder Cup points, and that can only provide extra motivation for Willett, who finished second in the Race to Dubai and showed some impressive form during the Final Series.
Russell Knox makes his first appearance as a member of the European Tour - and the Scot has now declared that making Darren Clarke's team is his target for 2016. With a win and a runner-up finish in his past two outings, Knox will take some beating.
The Ryder Cup is also a target for Bernd Weisberger, who is seeking to become the first Austrian to represent Europe. Nobody performed more consistently in 2015 than the impressive Weisberger, but he needs to find a way to convert more of his good weeks into victories.
Of course, the usual South African suspects will surely contend - and that means Branden Grace, Charl Schwartzel and Louis Oosthuizen. After a shocking run at the Alfred Dunhill Championship, where he missed the cut, Oosthuizen spent the weekend working on his swing. He is long overdue another victory, and this could be his week.
Ross Fisher is another who has rediscovered his best form of late. He is a beautiful ball striker who hits the ball a country mile - if he has a good week with short stick he will always be difficult to beat.
Nedbank Challenge Tips
To win: Russell Knox. Has moved to a new level
Each way: Danny Willett. Wants to prove 2015 was no fluke
Each way: Louis Oosthuizen. Looking to bounce back
Nedbank Challenge Fantasy picks
Russell Knox. Keen to win some Ryder Cup points
Danny Willett. A real battler
Louis Oosthuizen. Never has two bad weeks on the trot
Matthew Fitzpatrick. An amazing year for an amazing golfer
Branden Grace. Goes from strength to strength
Charl Schwartzel. Won last week while not at his best
Ross Fisher. Returning to his very best form
Bernd Weisberger. The Austrian is a class act
Shane Lowry. Now a world-class performer
Brandt Snedker. Won't be concerned with heat in Australia
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