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The Fiji International
Location: Natadola
Course: Natadola Bay GC
Yardage: 7,146 yards
Par: 72
Tournament Preview
The European Tour lands in Fiji this week for the Fiji International. This is the fourth year of this tournament and the first since the redesign of the course at Natadola Bay GC. The course renovations are said to have made the course easier and more attractive to all types of golfers. A total of 12 holes have been altered in some form, which include wider fairways and flatter greens. With the ocean coast on the vast majority of holes, Natadola Bay's primary defense is wind.
Key Stats to Winning at Natadola Bay GC
Driving Accuracy
Putting
Past Champions
2016 - Brandt Snedeker
2015 - Matt Kuchar
2014 - Steven Jeffress
DraftKings Picks
Scott Hend $10,100 (16/1)
Scott is returning after a missed cut at the PGA Championship, but prior to that he had some high finishes. He finished T10 at WGC-Bridgestone and was T20 at Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. He is ranked 44th in putting and is very long off the tee, so I believe he has a great chance this week — especially in this weaker field.
Siddikur Rahman $8,800 (28/1)
Rahman is coming in hot off a T3 at Porsche European Open where he shot 68 on Sunday. He has been having a strong season and has the skills needed to succeed at Natadola Bay. Siddikur is ranked 13th in putting on the Asian Tour and is 45th in driving accuracy.
Austin Connelly $8,100 (33/1)
This young Canadian is having a year to remember. At only 20 years old, he finished 14th at The Open last month and T8 at Nordea Masters in June. Austin is ranked 90th in driving accuracy and is ranked 12th in tour putting. He is definitely a young talent to keep an eye on.
Wade Ormsby $7,500 (40/1)
Wade has been having an up-and-down season, so he comes with a little more risk. Ormsby is ranked 36th in driving accuracy and is 38th in putting. In a field of this strength, I believe he is worth taking a chance on at $7,500.
