Irish Open Tips

Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Hosted by the Rory Foundation - Portstewart GC, Co. Londonderry, Northern Ireland

06 July 2017 - 09 July 2017

Tip date: 03 July 2017

Portstewart GC is the venue for the Irish Open this week and is the first time this layout has been used. It’s a traditional links set-uyp and measures just 7000 yards at the par of 72. There’s a strong field this week headed by defending champ and tournament host Rory McIlroy.

Name	Odds	Bookmaker
Thorbjorn Olesen	2pt each way 45-1	BetFred TOP SIX	Finishing position: T48 Back Thorbjorn Olesen Again
Thorbjorn is having another good season and had a cracking tournament at the French Open. He’s also an adept links player having won the Dunhill Links a few years ago. The game’s in fine fettle at the moment and he could pop up again at the weekend.
Andy Sullivan	2pt each way 40-1	BetFred TOP SIX	Finishing position: T20 Back Andy Sullivan Again
Andy’s started playing some good stuff again and he’s proved he can win at this level. He’s a solid links and wind player which helps. The level playing field at Portstewart is a bonus too. Worth an each way punt.
Kiradech Aphibarnrat	2pt each way 80-1	SkyBet TOP SIX	Finishing position: MC Back Kiradech Aphibarnrat Again
The talented Thai Aphibarnrat might have a chance this week. He’s played some solid stuff again this season and is a proven winner. He can also handle a links having won the Paul Lawrie Matchplay in 2015. Well worth an each way nibble.