Italian Open & The Memorial Selections 2018

Two shortlists published this week for both The Italian open and The Memorial on the Europeantour and PGA respectively. The shortlists continue to narrow the field and find the winners. This season alone the European shortlists have found 7 winners from 14, the PGA 8 from 13. Whether the "value" has been got though is unclear but as the young guns of world golf begin to stamp their authority on the big tournaments, perhaps more focus is required towards the head of the markets in those events such as the Rolex Series, Majors and big OWGR(SOF-wise) tournaments.

I found it hard to look past the market leaders in both events. In Brescia, I think it could be between Tommy & Alex Noren whilst Francesco Molinari could do the unthinkable and win so soon after winning just week. Chris Wood would be idea of an e/w bet here if picking just one player. He has form on tree-lined courses and his schedule has been light following injury but has eased back into the tour of late with some decent showings and could spring a surprise here at a nice price.

At The Memorial, Matt Kuchar should get back on track but the field is awesome and any of the top players could prevail. Jordan Spieth needs a big week but I don't think he'll find a result here, he's only got eyes for Shinnecock in a couple of weeks anyway so he's sure to be trying things here. Kevin Tway is one of the outsiders I like here.


I'm doing the following this week in both events as per the table below. A total of 22 pts outlay (10 pts in Italy and 12 pts at Jack's Place). I think it also gives me some trading options.

A TOP-20 selection in each in the shape of Jens Danthorp and Chesson Hadley @ 6.00 & 4.00 respectively.

Meanwhile, I 'll be watching the Women's US Open hoping Lydia Ko has a good one as well as Olivia Mehaffey.


Both Draftkings and Playon have games for The Memorial this week whilst The Italian Open DFS games can be found at Draftkings. (PlayOn have advised me though that they are working towards new formats for the Europeantour and hope to have these available very shortly - you can open an account with them and use my code "B1RDIE" to get a free entry)