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The Zurich Classic of New Orleans

TCP of Louisana, Avondale.

Originally designed by Pete Dye in 2004 the course has undergone a few changes since then and has hosted this event in 2005 and 2007. Although quite a long course at 7341 yards there was only a small advantage for long hitters last year.

Good value match bet with BetInternet              tie no bet

1.85      Stricker        v          Goosen                7 units

Steve Stricker has been in very good form for some time with nine top 10s and fourteen top 25s from twenty three starts last year. He has played both the 2005 and 2007 tournaments at Avondale finishing 11th last year. Retief Goosen has played well in his last 2 tournaments but before that was completely out of form  0,33,60,0,14,2 .This can be partly explained by his eye surgery but that doesn't explain his poor form of last year when he managed only one top 10 from fourteen starts. Stricker holds a 9-3 advantage in head to heads over Goosen in the last twelve months.

Value match bet with Victor Chandler       (handicap)

10/11     Perez ( +1 )         v        B. Watson              6 units

Pat Perez is receiving a stroke here and has played consistently this year, especially early on. Although he has not played the course before he had eleven top 25 finishes last year. Bubba Watson came 5th in this event last year but the course does not particularly favour long hitters of which he is the longest.

Value match bet with Victor Chandler         (handicap)

10/11    Z. Johnson ( +2 )      v         Goosen                6 units

When Zach Johnson won The Masters last year it wasn't a fluke as he followed-up with another tournament win later in the year. As we approach The Masters again this year he may be inspired to raise his game as he did last week when finishing 8th. Johnson holds a 9-4 advantage in head to heads over Goosen in the last twelve months.