Insider’s Guide: Exciting Shriners Children’s Open Preview and Top Betting Tips

Ben Coley’s Golf Betting Tips for the Shriners Children’s Open

This week, the PGA Tour returns to Las Vegas for the Shriners Children’s Open. Ben Coley believes that Tom Kim can defend his title and put up a strong performance. Here are his recommended bets:

• Tom Kim – 4pts to win at 14/1 (bet365 – 12/1 generally)
• J.J. Spaun – 1.5pts each way at 40/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)
• Andrew Putnam – 1.5pts each way at 45/1 (Sky Bet, William Hill 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)
• Sam Ryder – 1pt each way at 80/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)
• Chesson Hadley – 1pt each way at 100/1 (William Hill 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)
• Ryan Moore – 0.5pt each way at 250/1 (Sky Bet 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)

See the odds at Sky Bet, Paddy Power, and Betfair Sportsbook.

The field for the Shriners Children’s Open has seen some notable absences in recent years, with players like Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Cantlay not participating. However, this year’s event features two international stars who bring their own star power to the tournament.

Tom Kim, the defending champion, should be considered a favorite after his impressive win last year. He possesses the right skills for the Summerlin course, ranking highly in both approach play and putting. Kim’s recent form has shown improvement, particularly in his putting, which bodes well for his chances of a successful title defense.

There appears to be some confusion regarding Tom Kim’s identity, as bookmakers had him listed as playing in another tournament under a different name. However, based on the official Korean Tour website, Tom Kim played in France recently and performed well. With a refreshed mindset and an advantage over his competitors, he has the potential to secure another PGA Tour victory.

As for Ludvig Aberg, the tournament may prove to be physically demanding for the young player after a series of recent events. While Aberg possesses the skills to succeed anywhere, Summerlin may not be an ideal course for him, particularly due to its shorter yardage and emphasis on putting. The previous winners of this event have all achieved outstanding scores, and it seems that Tom Kim is better suited for such a shootout.

While Tom Hoge may have initially seemed like a promising choice, his current odds are too short to offer good value. Other players in the second tier of the market, such as Si Woo Kim and JT Poston, have their own concerns, making their prospects less appealing. Instead, JJ Spaun stands out as a strong contender at 40/1. Spaun has previously performed well at Summerlin, demonstrating his comfort on the course. His recent form has shown improvement, and his consistent rounds of par or better indicate his potential for success.

Another player to consider is Andrew Putnam, whose only PGA Tour win came in Nevada at the Barracuda Championship. Putnam’s game thrives when there is less pressure from the tee and when making birdies is the focus. He has had success at Summerlin in the past, with solid finishes and strong performances in approach play and putting. Despite a disappointing outing at Silverado, his overall ball-striking has been impressive, and his putting skills are among the best on tour. Putnam has the tools to excel at this course once again.

With these players in mind, the Shriners Children’s Open promises to be an exciting and competitive tournament.

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