KLM Open Tips

KLM Open - Kennemer G&CC,Zandvoort,The Netherlands

12 September 2013 - 15 September 2013

Tip date: 10 September 2013

It’s over to the Netherlands this week. Kennemer GC is this year’s venue and is being used for the first time since 2009 (course form for 06-09 is of some relevance). It’s a relatively short par 70 and the accurate hitters will have an advantage. It’s fairly wide open but there are trees for the seriously wayward. Simon Dyson has won twice here and is clearly the course specialist. Defending champ is Peter Hanson. There is a half-reasonable field with Dyson and another Kennemer winner Ross Fisher as the early favourites.

The following Bookmakers are offering ¼ odds the tops six this week:

Name	Odds	Bookmaker
Alex Noren	2pt each way 33-1	Stan James TOP SIX	Finishing position: WD Back Alex Noren Again
Alex is the kind of player who can contend in any European event at any time. With Kennemer form of 3-12-10 he has to come under serious scrutiny this week. He’s not played a lot recently which means his odds are a little longer than you might expect. He’s still managed five punter friendly finishes this season – and we’re expecting a sixth come Sunday on a course that really suits.
Lee Slattery	1pt each way 110-1	Stan James TOP SIX	Finishing position: T93 Back Lee Slattery Again
Lee is one of our outsiders this week. He’s steadily maturing into a competent tour player who is capable of high finishes and the occasional win. He’s been a little quiet of late but has had a solid, cut-making season. What sparks our interest is Kennemer form of 14-27-4. He’s going to have some happy memories of this place and he’s got a real advantage of most of the field who’ve never seen it before. A small interest might bear fruit on Sunday.
Paul McGinley	1pt each way 150-1	Stan James TOP SIX	Finishing position: T30 Back Paul McGinley Again
This might be a surprise but we feel the current Ryder Cup captain has a chance this week. His form is on an upward curve at the moment culminating in a nice T8 at Celtic Manor. Paul is well renowned as an over-analytical fiddler and the distractions of the Ryder Cup are actually helping his game. He’s also had a 22-2-26 on this course which sets up for the shorter, accurate hitters. He’s worth a small interest at big odds.