The PGA Championship moves to the venerable old Perry Maxwell masterpiece, Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Recently upgraded by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw this 7481 yard (6841m) par 71 monster with a slope rating of 142 and a course rating of 76.1 the course is not the only difficulty. Traditionally the high temperatures in excess of 100
Soudal Open The European Tour plays the Soudal Open at Rinkven International, Antwerp, Belgium. Designed originally by Paul Robin, the course was recently upgraded by Martin Hawtree. The course now measures 6091m (6700 yards), par 72. On Bet365 Carlos Pigem-$1501 each way Haydn Porteous-$1001 each way Chris Paisley-$1001 each way Bradley Dredge-$1001 each way On Betfair Zach Murray-$1000 Jonathon Caldwell-$1000
Catalunya Open The European Tour plays possibly the best course in Spain, the Stadium course at Catalunya resort. Designed by Angel Gallardo and Neil Coles, the 7352 yard (6684m) par 72 with a slope of 155 and a course rating of a high 76.8. Scenic view with setting sun after rainy day and cloudy sky over golf course.
Review of last weeks golf tips Cheekily mentioning the Kevin Kisner tip ($60) who ran second last week in the limited field Dell Matchplay. Scottie Sheffler now world number one a short priced commodity won it. No European Tour event, no Australian tour event as the NZ Open was cancelled due to NZ draconian Covid responses, no Asian tour event either!
Qatar Masters The European Tour moves back to the Middle East after the African swing and plays the Qatar Masters at the Doha Golf club. The Peter Harradine course plays 7324 yards (6720m) par 72. On Bet365 Carlos Pigem-$1500 each way Bernstein Rithammer-$751 each way Haydn Porteous-$600 each way David Drysdale-$500 each way Scott Hend-$500 each way On Betfair Joel
