29th Sep 2015 | Dunhill Links Championship
Alfred Dunhill Links Trends
Don’t be distracted by the sprinkling of celebrities in the Pro-Am the Alfred Dunhill Links is a serious tournament. We look at the trends of past winners.
The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is spread over three courses in Scotland – The Old Course at St Andrews, Carnoustie, and Kingsbarns. The Pro-Am format means the courses are set-up in a less challenging way, giving the professionals plenty of birdie opportunities. The winning score over the last five years has averaged 20.2 under par.
Top-60 on tour for scoring average
Seven of the last ten winners ranked inside the top-60 for scoring average; Martin Kaymer and Robert Karlsson were top during their winning years.
Top-60 for putts per round
The best putters usually come to the fore at the Alfred Dunhill Links. Eight of the last ten champions ranked inside the top-60 for putts per round.
Top-70 for GIR
Seven of the last ten winners ranked inside the top-60 for GIRs including surprise 2011 winner Michael Hoey. It is vital to create plenty of birdie chances this week.
Players that fit all three trends:
Branden Grace 18/1 Bet365
Danny Willett 25/1 Bet365
Bernd Wiesberger 30/1 Sportingbet
Charl Schwartzel 30/1 Sportingbet
Byeong Hun An 50/1 Ladbrokes
Maximilian Kieffer 66/1 William Hill
Roope Kakko 150/1 Skybet
Julien Quesne 175/1 Sportingbet
Jacques Blaauw 600/1 Bet365
Odds correct at time of publishing: 11:15 29th Sep, 2015 but subject to change