Golf: PGA Tour – The Genesis Invitational
Venue: Riviera Country Club, California
Dates: Thursday 16th – Sunday 19th February 2023
Tournament Preview
The Genesis Invitational is the new name of the Los Angeles Open – an event that has been a mainstay on the PGA Tour for 97 years. The event is the concluding tournament of the PGA Tour’s West Coast Swing before it moves east to Florida. The tournament has one of the richest histories on the PGA Tour with a multitude of big names having won the event previously including: Tom Watson, Nick Faldo, Ernie Els and Phil Mickelson. South Korean company Genesis Motors are now providing sponsorship at the event and with over $20 million in the prize pot and $3.6 million on the line for the winner – there is plenty to play for in the Californian sunshine this week.
Betting Preview
Outright Winner
There are plenty of big names in the field here at the Riviera and they will all be looking to pick up the winner’s cheque and trophy come Sunday:
Spaniard Jon Rahm continues to be in the mix in every tournament on the PGA Tour and having just missed out at the Phoenix Open last weekend, he looks ready to go once more.
Despite no real form to speak of lately, Rory McIlroy always ups his game at the biggest events on the tour and the Northern Irishman could sneak under the radar somewhat here.
After holding his nerve to win at the Phoenix Open last weekend, Scottie Scheffler looks in fine fettle and he also has his Masters title to defend at Augusta on the horizon too.
American Tony Finau has become one of the men to beat on the PGA Tour and conditions here in California should certainly suit his game.
2019 runner up Justin Thomas continues to churn out consistent performances on the PGA Tour and he should arrive at the Riviera full of confidence.
2023 Genesis Invitational betxchange.com Best Bets:
Top Pick: Jon Rahm – 8/1
Outside Shot: Tony Finau – 16/1
Golf: DP World Tour – Thailand Classic Bet Preview
Venue: Black Mountain Golf Club, Hua Hin, Thailand.
Dates: Thursday 16th – Sunday 19th February 2023
Tournament Preview
The return of the Thailand Classic as a professional event is the headline act on the DP World Tour this weekend. Previously an event played on the Asian Tour, the79 year hiatus of professional golf at the Black Mountain Golf Club is over and it looks to have the potential to be an important event on the DP World Tour for many years to come. A stellar field on the DP World Tour has been assembled in Thailand and with $2 million in the prize pot, there is plenty to play for at the iconic Hua Hin resort this week.
Betting Preview
Outright Winner
With plenty of big names on the DP World Tour in attendance here in Thailand, it should be an excellent weekend of golf at the Black Mountain Golf Club:
Englishman Jordan Smith is always in the mix in DP World Tour events and how he would love to get over the line in relatively unfamiliar conditions here in Thailand.
Big hitting Scot Robert Macintyre has seen his career stagnate a little in recent times but a good showing here in Thailand would give him a much needed boost at the start of 2023.
Enigmatic Dane Thorbjorn Olesen remains one of them most talented operators on the DP World Tour and he will be eager to put in a good showing here in Thailand.
Home favourite Kiradech Aphibarnrat is sure to bring in the crowds here in Thailand and if he finds form, he could be tough to top in familiar surrounds.
2023 Thailand Classic betxchange.com Best Bets:
Top Pick: Jordan Smith – 18/1
