DP World Tour Best Bets: Investec South African Open Championship

The Investec South African Open Championship is coming up soon for the DP World Tour on Thursday, February 27 at the Durban Golf Course in South Africa. Golfers will be in contention for the $1.5 million prize purse. Dean Burmester is currently favored to win, with odds set at +1000 at MyBookie..

Investec South African Open Championship Betting Preview

This is the second oldest event in the golfing world, which dates back to 1893. Tons of rich history to look through, as well as course results from previous winners. It is also regarded as one of the best courses in South Africa.

Durban Golf Course is a Par 72 that spans around 6,700 yards and it has recently undergone a huge restoration. While this is set up like a traditional links course with pronounced undulations on fairways, the restorations have made this a much different course.

One key aspect to look at is accuracy, not power. Since this is a shorter course, golfers that have a great approach should thrive in these situations. In other words, driving accuracy and greens in regulation are key metrics to look at.

Golfers That Could Win

Who are the best golfers in this field with premier accuracy? This is going to be the driving force, in addition to putting. Below are some potential winners in the South African Open.

Dean Burmester +1000

Burmester is the returning champion of this event, but back in 2023 (due to course restorations). He finished that event with a -11 score, which was three strokes ahead of the competition.

He is coming off a missed cut at the Dubai Desert Classic, but has great course history for this event. If he can find consistency early in this event, he has the perfect opportunity to repeat.

Jordan Smith +2200

Smith has had some solid performances to start the year. The 34th-best golfer in the world has two top-27 finishes so far, so not the best momentum heading into this.

He will need to impress early to put others on their toes and to give bettors a sigh of relief that he is back in shape. However, his experience should give him a good shot to win.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

The best Investec South African Open Championship betting odds have been offered through MyBookie, with Dean Burmester favored to win. By the looks of the field, this could be anyone’s game. However, Laurie Canter makes an appealing case.

Canter is currently ranked as the fourth-best golfer in the DP World Tour rankings. Despite a T35 finish at the Qatar Masters recently, he won the Bahrain Championship and finished third at the Dubai Desert Classic prior to that.

If his momentum can continue to grow at the start of this event, Canter had a great opportunity to win. Look for Canter to win.

Final Pick: Laurie Canter +1400