WGC-Bridgestone Invitational betting tips and preview
Generally, Firestone has favoured world-class ball strikers, so Kevin Chappell (70/1) gets the nod at an appealing price.
It hasn’t really been a great year for the American, but after emerging from a poor run of form last time out at Carnoustie, he should give us a good run for our money on a golf course he’s gone close at in the past.
Indeed, Chappell finished 3rd on debut here two years ago, and backed that up with a 13th place last year.
With the Ryder Cup on the horizon, he’ll be keen to continue to his form from The Open two weeks ago and catch the attention of Captain Jim Furyk.
Sergio Garcia (80/1) has missed his last two cuts, but does the Spaniard really deserve to be out at that simply ridiculous price? That’s more than double the price of Webb Simpson, Zach Johnson and Patrick Cantlay.
Last year’s Masters champion is one of the best players in the world from tee-to-green, and while he doesn’t have the best of records around this layout, he tied the course record in 2014 on his way to a runner-up finish.
Put simply, he’s well overpriced in a field of only 73 players.
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