The PGA Tour golf roadshow moves south of the border this week with the Mexico Open at Vidanta, but who are our betting tips for glory?
Following a three-shot win last year, Tony Finau will be looking to defend his title. However, there are plenty of challengers for the crown at Vidant Vallarta this week.
Who will win? Matt Coles takes a look at this week’s action…
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Mexico Open at Vidanta golf betting tips and preview
Venue: Vidanta Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Date: February 22-25, 2024
Course stats: Par 71, 7,456 yards
Defending champion: Tony Finau (-24)
Emiliano Grillo @ 20/1 with bet365
Argentine Emiliano Grillo has been trending in the right direction in the last few weeks, with four top-25 finishes in his six events so far in 2024.
He has seven top-tens since the start of last year, including a victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge. Grillo came home in the top five in Mexico last year. Don’t be surprised to see the Argentine at the top of the leaderboard this week.
Brandon Wu @ 33/1 with bet365
This is a selection that might surprise a few people, with Brandon Wu having struggled over the last year. He only has three top-ten finishes since the start of 2023.
However, the American is returning to a golf course he loves. Wu finished T2 at the inaugural Mexico Open on the PGA Tour in 2022, before then finishing 3rd last year. Could he top it off with a win this week at Vidanta?
What else is going on in the world of golf this week?
There is plenty of other action this week, with five more tournaments taking place over the course of the next seven days.
Following David Puig’s win as the Asian Tour got underway last week, we have the first International Series event of the year in Oman. There is also the Magical Kenya Open on the DP World Tour as well.
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The Honda LPGA Thailand takes the LPGA Tour to Asia this week, with Lilia Vu aiming to defend her crown in Siam. Meanwhile, the Ladies European Tour and the PGA Champions Tour are both in Morocco.
The Lalla Meryem Cup (LET) and the Trophy Hassan II (CHT) will be played alongside each other at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat.
Who will take victory at these tournaments? Check out our picks for success below…
International Series Oman golf betting tips and preview
Venue: Al Mouj Golf, Muscat, Oman
Date: February 22-25, 2024
Course stats: Par 72, 7,342 yards
Defending champion: Takumi Kanaya (-10)
Joaquin Niemann @ 6/1 with bet365
I don’t see how you can really bet against one of the most in-form golfers on the planet right now. With a win on the DP World Tour in December, and a win in LIV Golf earlier this month, Joaquin Niemann is rightly the favourite to win in Oman at 6/1.
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Matthew Wolff @ 30/1 with bet365
Following a tumultuous 2023 in the LIV Golf League, Wolff has started 2024 well, with a 4th placed finish at LIV Golf Las Vegas. He is 30/1 to grab a first victory in almost five years.
Amy Yang @ 20/1 to win the Honda LPGA Thailand with bet365
T45, Win, T3, Win, T14, Win, T3, T4, T34. Three wins and three other top five finishes in nine appearances at the Honda LPGA Thailand for Amy Yang. How can you bet against her doing it again this week and taking a fourth title?
Aaron Cockerill @ 33/1 to win the Magical Kenya Open with bet365
Aaron Cockerill has tow top-six finishes in his last four outings on the DP World Tour, including a T4 in a stacked field at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. He also finished T2 at this event in 2022, so he knows the course. 33/1 says the Canadian grabs a first professional victory in Nairobi on Sunday.
Miguel Angel Jimenez @ 11/1 to win the Trophy Hassan II with bet365
Spaniards have found Morocco to be a happy hunting ground over the years, with Ignacio Garrido, Alejandro Canizares and Jorge Campillo among those to win in Rabat. Miguel Angel Jimenez is the fourth favourite at 11/1 to add to that list, this time on the PGA Champions Tour.
Nuria Iturrioz to win the Lalla Meryem Cup with bet365
Could we see a Spanish double in Morocco? Iturrioz is a two-time winner of the Lalla Meryem Cup, having been victorious at Dar Es Salem in both 2016 and 2019. I wouldn’t bet against her taking a third win this week.
Odds are not yet available for the Lalla Meryem Cup, but as soon as they, we will update this page with the odds for Iturrioz to win.
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FAQs
What is the PGA Tour?
The PGA Tour is the leading golf tour in the men’s game. The tour mainly features events in the United States, including the likes of the PLAYERS Championship and the Memorial Tournament in its 38-event calendar for the 2024 season. You can check out the full schedule here.
What is the LPGA Tour?
The LPGA Tour is the leading golf tour in the women’s game. United States is the main nation when it comes to events, with trips to Asia and Europe also featuring. You can check out the full LPGA Tour calendar for 2024 here.
What does the PGA stand for in PGA and LPGA Tour?
PGA stands for the Professional Golfers’ Association of America. The PGA of America has almost 30,000 members and it is an organisation of golf professionals in the country. The PGA Tour came from the PGA of America. The LPGA is the Ladies’ Professional Golf Association and is exactly the same as the PGA of America.
How can I watch the PGA and LPGA Tours?
Action from both the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour is shown live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom, while the action is mainly on the Golf Channel and CBS in the United States. Both tours operate a world feed which is then sent to television stations around the world.
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What is the International Swing?
The 2023-2024 DP World Tour season has a different look to compared to previous years. Instead, there will be several ‘Swings’.
The ‘International Swing’ is the second part of the 2024 DP World Tour season, and includes eight events – visiting the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kenya and South Africa. For more on how the 2023-2024 season will run, read our full run-down here.
What is the DP World Tour?
The DP World Tour (formerly known as the European Tour) is the leading men’s professional golf tour in Europe. Its headquarters are based at the Wentworth Club in Surrey, England, and the tour has 44 tournaments across 24 countries over its 2024 season.
What does the DP stand for in DP World Tour?
DP stands for Dubai Port. DP World are the title sponsor of the tour. They are a multinational logistics company, specialising in cargo logistics, maritime services and free trade zones.
How can I watch the DP World Tour?
Action from the DP World Tour is shown live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. The DP World Tour operates a world feed which is then sent to television stations around the world.
What is the Ladies European Tour?
The Ladies European Tour does exactly as it says in the name, it is the European Tour of golf for the women’s game. The 2024 schedule takes the tour around the world, much like the DP World Tour. You can see the full schedule here.
How can I watch the Ladies European Tour?
Like the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, action from the Ladies European Tour is shown on Sky Sports for viewers in the United Kingdom.
What is the Asian Tour and International Series?
The Asian Tour is a men’s golf tour that focuses mainly on tournaments in Asia. In the last couple of years, the Asian Tour has also featured the International Series, with LIV players featuring regularly. You can see the full Asian Tour calendar here.
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