Arnold Palmer Invitational Preview

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We are this week assessing the golf betting opportunities in the field for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, taking place at the Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Florida

The course ranked 12^th out of 49 for difficulty in 2013 and offers an ideal challenge in preparation for The Masters. The key skill this week is total driving as at over 7,400 yards length is needed together with accuracy, as the rough can be rather unforgiving. A consistently strong performer is something of benefit this week so look out for players ranking highly in the FedEx standings and all-around.

Tiger has won here 7 times in the last 12 years and he looks a threat again this week having won two of his four events so far in 2013. He is understandably short at 3/1 and due to that we are looking at some of the other great value that is available in a strong field.

Players to watch...

Brandt Snedeker (22/1) has recorded a win, two 2^nd place finishes and a 3^rd in his five events this year – a combined -82 and form that makes him 1^st in the FedEx rankings. Snedeker ranks 10^th for driving accuracy but his lack of distance is a slight concern. However, when you see his price is as big as 22/1 then you soon forget ‘slight’ concerns.

Jason Dufner (40/1) a regular selection on golf bet tips and one that has yet to recapture his form of 2012 in 2013...although surely it’s just a matter of time. Dufner has played well in patches in each of his last two events (T12 Cadillac/T21 Tampa Bay) and that bodes well for a good show this week. Has lost a bit of length off the tee in 2013 but gained accuracy and he could have just the right mix to go well this week.

Keegan Bradley (33/1) has started the year well, recording three top 10’s from his 1^st eight events. He currently ranks 27^th for total driving which will be needed this week. In 2012 he led the all-around rankings so we know what he is capable of and think he is priced healthily at 33/1.

Bo Van Pelt (80/1) has experience at this course, having finished inside the top 14 on two previous occasions. Bo has made an average start to the year after a strong 2012 where he ranked 4^th all-around and 5^th for total driving. If he can recapture that kind of form then he is worth an each-way flutter at a big price.

Russell Henley (125/1) has been extremely impressive so far in his rookie year, making six cuts from seven and already recording a maiden victory (Sony Open). Henley ranks 23^rd for total driving and 3^rd all-around and that has not just been achieved playing the easier events. We think that Henley could be a touch under the radar here and think he is worth backing each-way at a three figure price.

Chris Kirk (125/1) has only missed one cut in his last 18 events, dating back to last July. Didn’t have a great weekend in his last event (Honda 75-76) but has recorded two top 5’s already this year. Ranking 23^rd for total driving and 4^th all-around he is another player at a big price that is worth consideration.