Arnold Palmer Invitational Picks + Puerto Rico Open

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Week 10 Overview and Tournament Preview

[Will Doctor] (0:38 - 0:53)

• Arnold Palmer Invitational (API) at Bay Hill, Orlando: 70 superstars in the field, including 45 of the top 50 golfers from the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR).
• Puerto Rico Open at Grand Reserve: 132-player field with lower-ranked players and potential breakthrough candidates.

[Will Doctor] (0:53 - 38:28)

• The show covers full API picks, four Puerto Rico picks, and one Corn Fairy Tour pick in Chile.
• Season performance update:
• Minus 1.7 units for Week 9
• Total loss: 40.5 units for the season, indicating the need for a turnaround.

Arnold Palmer Invitational Analysis

Course Insights for Bay Hill

• Challenging conditions:
• Four-inch rough – Players missing fairways will struggle.
• Water on 9 of 18 holes – Course management is key.
• Bermuda greens running at 13.5 speed – Requires strong putting.
• Winning formula:
• Elite total drivers (accuracy and distance)
• Solid Bermuda putters

Top 9 Players Analysis

[Scotty Scheffler] (4-1 odds)

• Defending champion, won by 5 shots in 2023.
• Strengths: Best driver in the field, improved putting.
• Pick: Outright winner bet (4-1).

[Rory McIlroy] (8.5-1)

• Former winner (2018), solid Bay Hill history.
• Concerns: Struggled with putter and driving accuracy at Torrey Pines.
• PASS on betting.

[Ludvig Åberg] (16-1)

• Won Genesis Invitational.
• Strong iron play but lost shots in chipping at Bay Hill previously.
• Pick: Top 10 at +130 (MGM).

[Collin Morikawa] (22-1)

• Consistent season, but below-average Bermuda putter.
• Missed cuts last two starts at Bay Hill.
• PASS.

[Xander Schauffele] (22-1)

• Returning from rib injury, solid Bay Hill history.
• PASS due to lack of value at current odds.

[Justin Thomas] (28-1)

• Improved ball-striking and recent putting success on Bermuda.
• Pick: Top 10 at +175 (MGM).

[Patrick Cantlay] (30-1)

• T4 at Bay Hill two years ago, recent strong ball-striking form.
• Pick: Outright bet at 30-1.

[Tommy Fleetwood] (30-1)

• Consistent form but poor matchups and betting value.
• PASS.

Other API Picks

• Best bet: Ludvig Åberg Top 10 at +130 (MGM).
• First-round leader bets:
• Scheffler (10-1, MGM)
• Åberg (22-1, MGM)
• DraftKings lineup: Oberg, Cantlay, Henley, Theegala, Thompson, Gracerman.
• Winning score prediction: -11 under par.

Puerto Rico Open Picks

Outrights and Placement Bets

1. Adrian Dumont de Chassart (60-1 outright, +190 for top 20)

• Finished 6th last year, strong recent form.
• Pick: Top 20 and outright winner bet.

1. Henrik Norlander (+225 top 20)

• Great iron play and top 20 in last two Puerto Rico Opens.
• Pick: Top 20 bet.

1. Davis Riley (+500 top 20)

• Two-time PGA Tour winner, elite putter on Paspalum greens.
• Pick: Sleeper top 20 bet.

Corn Fairy Tour – Astara Chile Classic

[Giuseppe Puebla] (11-1 for top 10)

• 16-year-old prodigy, recent runner-up at a high-profile junior event.
• Won twice on minor league golf tour.
• Pick: Top 10 bet at 11-1.

Final Thoughts

• Week 10 preview ends with a call to action: Follow @DRMedia59 on X and @KingDr1 on Instagram for updates.
• Next week: Players Championship preview.

Summary of Picks

Arnold Palmer Invitational:

• Outright winners: Scheffler (4-1), Cantlay (30-1), Gracerman (110-1).
• Top 10: Åberg (+130), Thomas (+175).
• First-round leaders: Scheffler (10-1), Åberg (22-1).

Puerto Rico Open:

• Outright winner: Dumont de Chassart (60-1).
• Top 20: Dumont de Chassart (+190), Norlander (+225), Riley (+500).

Astara Chile Classic:

• Top 10: Giuseppe Puebla (11-1).

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