Australian Open

The Australian Open Championship headlines the week a mixed event played on two of the best courses in the world, Kingston Heath, and Victoria designed by the master Alistair Mackenzie and faithfully upgraded by Michael Clayton and Ogilvie, Cocking, Mead, the Victoria course, 6278m (6895 yards) par 72, slope 113, course rating 70 and the Kingston Heath Club, 6352 m (6982 yards) par 72 with an identical course rating of 70 and a slope of 110. These figures may not be agreed with by the players after firm greens and nor westers.

Cam Smith is the logical favourite, but take $3.75 at your peril, he got through last week, but wasn’t at his best.

On Betfair

Maverick Antcliff-$230

Geoff Ogilvie-$500

Brett Colette-$580

Marcus Fraser-$660

Austin Bautista-$1000

Elvis Smyllie-$500

Michael Hendry-$700

Aaron Wilkin-$1000

Tom Power Horan-$530

Pierre Pinau-$1000

Harry Bateman-$940

Ashley Hall-$1000

South African Open

The South African Open is to be played at the Blair Atholl, Golf and Equestrian Club in Johannesburg on a 6808 metre (7488 yard) par 72 with a course rating of 74.1 and a slope of 143.

On Betfair

George Coetzee-$28

Erik van Rooyen-$38

MJ Daffue-$50

Toby Tree-$500