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Estoril Open de Portugal
Oitavos Dunes
Cascais, Portugal


Gonzalo Fernandez Castano 20/1
Let’s try this streaky Spaniard to spoil the Portuguese party. Maybe not a prolific winner but this week Gonzalo is a definite each way shot. He finished fifth here last year two shots behind Bourdy, but in truth if it wasn’t for a poor third round, Castano would have cruised to victory. He may feel this tournament owes him one.

Graeme Storm 28/1
There’s a storm on the horizon. Struggled of late to recapture the form that saw him capture the Open de France title in 2007 but solid golf last week in Andalucia where a final round 69 saw him tie for third. Expect another good week from Storm in Portugal where he also finished third in 2007.

Alastair Forsyth 33/1
Ally’s in really good form coming into Portugal with a nice fifth place finish last week. Came to prominence on the world stage in the PGA championship last year, finishing ninth in Oakland Hills. Desperately unlucky not to win this tournament in 2008 losing out in a three man playoff to Gregory Bourdy. The third man that day was David Howell who is also entered this week. It’s nice to see David back swapping the commentator’s microphone for the clubs.



Shell Houston Open
Monday Mar 30 – Sunday Apr 5, 2009
Redstone Golf Club Tournament Course · Humble, Texas


Steve Stricker 25/1
Wily old Steve Stricker is coming back to something approaching his best form lately having had three top five finishes since January. A regular top tenner in Houston, Stricker finished as high as third here in 2006 and with his new found game could go one or two better. Always gives a solid ride for your wager.


Stuart Appleby 33/1
Traditionally strong time of the year for Aussie Appleby. Of his eight wins on tour, five have come between January and May. Won by six shots here in 2006 and only lost out to a rampant Adam Scott in 2007.









Bob Estes 66/1
Bob Estes surfaces once a year for this, his home state tournament. Now 43, Estes has finished in the top ten here for the last three years, the highlight a second place finish in 2006. A four time winner on tour, the last at Kemper in 2002. An each way shot only.