Sitting at a juicy 213pts of profit for his Oddschecker golf tips, Ginger Joe picks out four bets for the Challenge Tour Grand Final.
With no DP World Tour or PGA Tour action this week, I’ve turned my attention to the Challenge Tour Grand Final instead.
We’re set for a highly competitive event as the Rolex Grand Final heads to Alcanada Golf Club, a 7128-yard par 72 that offers a genuinely intriguing test.
This looks like a course built around strategy, course management, and creating the right attack angles.
Players who can shape the ball both ways and rely on a steady short game should be at an advantage.
I wouldn’t place too much emphasis on power off the tee, as placement is far more important than distance here. As a result, strong iron players and those comfortable shaping shots in either direction go straight onto the shortlist.
Bet 1: Stefano Mazzoli - 1.5pts Each-Way - Five Places
20/1 and five places available with SpreadEx & Sporting Index when publishing. 18/1 with Ladbrokes/Coral.
Stefano Mazzoli is a fascinating contender for this week’s tournament. He has been a model of consistency this season, finishing inside the top 20 in six of his last eight Challenge Tour starts.
His iron play looks particularly important this week, and he’s very reliable around the greens as well.
On paper, his game profiles perfectly for this course, and it’s no surprise to see him positioned prominently in the market.
Although 18/1 feels a touch short, he stands out as my number one selection, and he makes the squad regardless.
I’d be disappointed if he isn’t heavily involved come Sunday as a player who ticks the credentials for this golf course.
Tip 2: Lukas Nemecz - 1.5pts Each-Way - Five Places
20/1 and five places widely available at the time of publishing.
Lukas Nemecz has to be considered in this field, as he’s been posting low scores throughout the season.
He led the Hangzhou Open after the first two rounds last time out, and although he couldn’t convert the win, it was largely due to some loose driving that limited his scoring opportunities, forcing him to lean on his short game to save pars.
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To his credit, he managed that exceptionally well. His short game remains a real strength, as does his iron play, so this course-management-focused layout shouldn’t present any issues with his tee shots.
I fully expect him to post a few low numbers this week, and given the scoring nature of the event, he’s more than capable of chasing from a few shots back. He should be expected to go well here.
Tip 3: Daniel van Tonder - 1pt Each-Way - Five Places
40/1 and five places available with SpreadEx/BetMGM. 33/1 widely available.
I’m quite surprised by Daniel Van Tonder’s price this week, as he has one of the most decorated profiles in the field.
His short game is a slight concern, but he’s already a two-time winner on the Hotel Planner Tour this season and also owns a DP World Tour title from previous years.
Looking deeper into his statistics, his poorer putting performances have largely come on courses that don’t correlate to this week’s venue, so I’m happy to draw a line through that and trust his proven class.
He currently sits 11th on the Road to Mallorca rankings, and with results to back up his form, there’s little reason to be put off by the short-game narrative.
Tip 4: Julian Perico - 1pt Each-Way - Five Places
40/1 and five places available with Ladbrokes/Boyles. 35/1 & 33/1 widely available.
An intriguing player for this week’s event is Julian Perico who, admittedly, I didn’t know much about initially. However, after digging into his recent form, he appears to tick plenty of boxes.
In his last 14 rounds, he has posted 11 scores in the 60s and arrives here on the back of a tied-second finish at the Hangzhou Open.
His statistics point to impressive consistency, and with his iron play looking like the standout strength of his game, he comes under serious consideration this week as a player that likes to shape the ball both ways.
