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Arnold Palmer Invitational Picks + Puerto Rico Open

Arnold Palmer Invitational Picks + Puerto Rico Open

Update: 2025-03-05
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-Cognizant review -Discussing top 9 players on AP odds board -1 t10 -3 outrights

-Sleeper, 2 FRL, 2 lineups -Scoring, bet bet for AP -1 outright and 3 p2p for Puerto Rico Open

-1 sleeper for Astara Chile Classic For more on the world of golf, follow Doc on X @ drmedia59


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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