Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Tips

Dubai Duty Free Irish Open - Royal County Down GC,Newcastle, Co Down,Northern Ireland

28 May 2015 - 31 May 2015

Tip date: 26 May 2015

The Tour moves to Northern Ireland this week for an event hosted by Rory McIlroy. It’s taking place at Royal County Down GC which is a 7186 yard par 71 and is a classic seaside links. There’s no course form to speak of as it was last used in 1939 but the links specialist are sure to fancy it. Mikko Illonen won last year at Fota Island which was a very different set up. Will Rory’s off course duties distract him this week?

Name	Odds	Bookmaker
Marc Warren	2pt each way 55-1	Coral	Finishing position: MC Back Marc Warren Again
Mark is a good wind player and he’ll like the look of this week. Certainly, he’ll be fancying this one after a very solid T18 at Wentworth last week. He can handle the breezy conditions, as proved in his win (tipped by us) in Denmark last season. We think he’s a got a chance this week at a pretty good price.
Tommy Fleetwood	2pt each way 40-1	BetVictor	Finishing position: T21 Back Tommy Fleetwood Again
We’ve had some success with Tommy in the past and he looks to be getting back to his best. He’s had a T3, T5 and T6 in his last three starts and he’s the type of player who can hold his form for a sustained period. He’s contended on links in the past and we see no reason why he cannot challenge for win No.2 this week.
Stephen Gallacher	2pt each way 110-1	SkyBet	Finishing position: MC Back Stephen Gallacher Again
We think it’s about time Stephen shook off his Ryder Cup hangover. He’s a talented player who is certainly a ‘horses for courses’ type. His Dubai record says that. He’s had a very moderate season but can still contend in favourable conditions. He’s a talented wind and links player and rewarded us with a good place win at Royal Aberdeen last season. On a level playing field this week Gallacher could shine once more.