As you would have seen from the video I posted yesterday, the Zurich Classic has a tendency to produce first time and unexpected winners. That is why this week, I have picked two players to shine, one of whom has never won on tour and another who has a fine track record in the Zurich Classic.
John Merrick (25/1) is beginning to show some potential on tour and looks like it is a matter of “when” and not “if” he will win his first tour event. The 27 year old from Long Beach, California has already finished 2nd in the Bob Hope Classic and T6 in the Peurto Rico Open this season. However, it was his maturity in finishing T6 in the US Masters which particularly impressed me. At 25/1 and being a long hitter, I think he can go close this week.
Jusitn Rose (33/1) hasn’t exactly set the World of Golf alight like we might have first though but he remains a very good player. Although I am a little dubious on his ability to close out tournaments, he has finished 2nd here on three different occasions and that cannot be ignored. Having such a liking for the course is a big advantage and he is great value at 33/1
