The reimagined European Tour makes its first ever trip to Cyprus for this week’s Cyprus Open. The tournament is intended to be a one-off event and is the first of two straight events taking place at the breathtaking Aphrodite Hills Resort in Paphos. We’re also seeing a drop in the talent level with no one ranked in the world’s top-50 in attendance. That means we have a number of value plays on the board behind favorite Andy Sullivan and we could see another longshot emerge victorious like Ross McGowan at last week’s Italian Open, which was contested at another first-time venue. A complete list of betting odds for the 2020 Cyprus Open is available at BookMaker.eu when you’re ready to place a wager.
Odds to Win Cyprus Open at BookMaker.eu
Andy Sullivan +1200
Joost Luiten +2500
Thomas Detry +2500
Marcus Kinhult +2500
Matthias Schwab +2500
Sam Horsfield +2800
Laurie Canter +2800
Robert MacIntyre +2800
Jordan Smith +3300
Matthew Jordan +3300
Haotong Li +3300
Matthew Southgate +3300
Wilco Nienaber +3500
Gavin Green +3500
Antoine Rozner +4000
Garrick Higgo +4000
Sami Valimaki +4000
Nicolas Colsaerts +4000
Paul Waring +4000
Sean Crocker +4500
Marcus Armitage +4500
Joakim Lagergren +4500
Benjamin Hebert +4500
Romain Langasque +4500
Wil Besseling +5000
Connor Syme +5000
Ross Fisher +5000
David Horsey +6000
Jorge Campillo +6000
Richie Ramsay +6000
Thorbjorn Olesen +6000
Masahiro Kawamura +6000
Alexander Bjork +6600
Calum Hill +6600
Johannes Veerman +7000
Chris Paisley +7000
Grant Forrest +7000
Sebastian Heisele +7500
Mikko Korhonen +7500
Pablo Larrazabal +7500
Richard Bland +7500
Jamie Donaldson +7500
Ben Stow +7500
Odds Analysis
Laurie Canter +2800
It seems like only a matter of time before Canter picks up his maiden Tour title. He’s been close in recent outings, including last week when he finished one-shot off the pace for a T2, his second runner-up finish in his last four starts. This layout requires a different approach for the big hitter, but his overall game appears to be in a good place as evidenced by his opening 60 last week at Chervo, which is another resort course.
Garrick Higgo +4000
A star on South Africa’s Sunshine Tour, Higgo made a splash on the Euro circuit competing in dual ranking events and claiming victory at the Open de Portugal last month. He proved he can play with the best on Tour and while he hasn’t come close to replicating that winning formula, this is the kind of field where he can stand out. He took the last two weeks off following a T26-T27 and should be well rested to attack a course that’s to his liking.
Haotong Li +3300
Li appeared destined for bigger things after his strong showing at the PGA Championship where he held the 36-hole lead and finished T17. He missed the cut in two of his last three starts, but when he’s on the game looks sharp. In between those MCs was a T14 at the Scottish Open that should have been better if not for a Saturday 74. He rebounded nicely last time out but couldn’t overcome a disastrous opening 82 at Wentworth. Taking a few weeks off will have him ready to contend on a more desirable layout and the price looks good to me.
Joost Luiten +2500
Luiten is one of the top players in the field and it appears as though he found his game after some struggles over the summer. He has three top-20s in his most recent four starts with a top-10 last week in Italy. With six Euro Tour victories on his resume he’s also a player that has seen numerous venues over the years. I don’t always stick so close to the top of the odds board, but I have a feeling Luiten is ready to enter the winner’s circle again.
Romain Langasque +4500
Another recent winner on Tour, Langasque has to feel good about his chances with a moderate lineup. Two months ago the Frenchman toppled the field with a closing 65 to claim his maiden Tour victory at the Wales Open. Form has been sporadic since with two MCs in five starts, but another resort course should bring Langasque back to contention. And once you taste victory you want more of it. I was surprised to see him at this price and have no issues backing a recent winner.
Course: Aphrodite Hills Resort – 6,956 yards, par 71
Like last week the field gets another first time Euro Tour venue, but players are used to that by now. Aphrodite Hills is short at less than 7,000 yards at par 71, and like the name it is a resort layout with fewer hazards than what we normally see on a championship course. Opened in 2002 it’s a relatively new lot with lush Bermuda grass fairways and manicured greens. Fairway bunkers line the course but shouldn’t be a problem unless things go horribly wrong off the tee. Wind is likely to be the biggest defense with the course situated in the coastal city in the southwest part of the island. There is no data to go off since Aphrodite Hills is a rookie, but it looks straightforward with plenty of birdie chances along the way.
TV Coverage: Golf Channel
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