The 2025 LIV season kicks off in Saudi Arabia with Riyadh hosting an event for the first time and it is desert specialist who is the man to bet this week.
Best Bet
There is no better desert golfer in the world than Tyrell Hatton and he is a clear standout to win in Riyadh after coming off a win in the Dubai Desert Classic last start. He has finished Top 6 in four straight desert events and the key correlation event, the Alfred Dunhill Links, is an event Hatton has won three times. Rates 2nd in Scrambling, 3rd in Bogey Avoidance, 6th in Scrambling and 9th in GIR.
Mid-Tier Bet
Sergio Garcia has exactly the game to suit Riyadh, which requires accuracy from the tee, a strong iron game and form around the greens. Garcia ranks 1st in Scrambling, 2nd in Bogey Avoidance, 3rd in GIR and 3rd in Driving Accuracy. Big show.
Value Bet
Gooch dominated LIV in 2023 and while his form dipped a little last year, he looks an absurd price here. He ranks Top 10 in Driving Accuracy, Scrambling and Bogey Avoidance.
Longshot Bet
Underrated player who looks to have found a suitable course this week. Ranks Top 10 in Birdies, GIR and Driving Accuracy.