Arnold Palmer Invitational
Last week we were bitten by the negative variance bug again with a late round collapse by Sam Ryder who dunked his second shot on the 72nd hole to turn a winning ticket for him in the top 20 to a losing ticket. It happens and it doesn’t mean the process is flawed, it’s just the variance you get in betting.
Next week some significant industry news as legal sports betting lands in the state of North Carolina on March 11. Finally the residents of the Tarheel state can fire on their ACC teams and place bets legally for the first time. There are abundant promotions out there for sign up bonuses and bonus bets that new users can take full advantage of. Here are a few resources for NC residents to discover the promos available:
If you are on social media and live in North Carolina, sports books are beating you over the head with ads and promotions. Now on with the golf for this week.
Here is the skinny on the API from course details to players to bet on.
The Scorecard:
The Course nuggets:
Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Par 72, 7,466 yds
Signature event, small field, cut is T50 + ties/within 10
Florida, parkland, Arnold Palmer redesign
Mostly flat, firm and fast, prone to gusty winds
13th longest course, longest par 3s on Tour
+1.21 scoring average last five years - THE toughest annual course, "Major" type test
Nine water danger holes (9th most) - 84 bunkers (11th most)
"Less than Driver", 13th narrowest fairways, numerous forced carries, risk/reward holes
50% of approaches from 175+ yds
"Total Drivers", elite long-iron players, par 5 scorers, +Apex Height/Club Head Speed, bogey/3-putt avoiders
3rd toughest par 3s/par 4s
Greens: Bermuda, 4th largest, 12.5 stimp, firm/fast
Rough: overseeded Ryegrass at 3"
6th highest "Rough Penalty", 5th most penalty strokes
Official Plays:
Tom Hoge Top 20 +230 (FanDuel)
Min Woo Lee Top 20 +140 (Draftkings)
Cam Young Top 10 +240 (Draftkings)
Corey Connors Top 10 +400 (Draftkings)
Best of luck with your bets this weekend and enjoy the golf!