Following the conclusion of the Bahrain Championship, the DP World Tour sets its sights on Doha for the highly anticipated Commercial Bank Qatar Masters 2024. From February 8th, the iconic Doha Golf Club will host a diverse field of 132 players, including seasoned tour veterans eager to showcase their skills and claim the coveted title on this challenging desert course.
Thorbjorn Olesen (57), Rasmus Højgaard (68), and Pablo Larrazabal (102) will come into the tournament as the highest-ranked players, just like they did across the Gulf of Bahrain. However, none of them could taste success in Bahrain as Dylen Fritelli claimed his first European Tour title in six years with a two-stroke victory at the Bahrain Championship on Sunday.
Can the South African add to his cabinet before wrapping up his Middle East tour? Contrary to expectations, the latest odds from bookmaker William Hill paint a different picture with him rated at only 71.00 to win in Qatar. So, who are the most probable contenders to clinch the title? Join us as we break down the odds to help you prepare your DP World Tour Qatar Masters betting blueprint.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: February 6th, 9:00 P.M. (GMT)
The showdown in Qatar will see no involvement from any of the top 50 players in the world. Højgaard will return to the course as the favorite, and this time around, the Dane will hope to justify his label. After impressing in Bahrain with a tied-8th finish and climbing to 68th in the world rankings, the young gun sets his sights on the Doha Golf Club where he finished tied-16th with four sub-par rounds last year.
Even though Zander Lombard and Yannik Paul appear to be safer picks, based on these odds, we believe Tom McKibbin offers better value at 23.00.
Following his victory at the European Open last June, McKibbin’s next-best result in 2023 was a ninth-place finish during his debut at the Qatar Masters in Doha. The Northern Irishman thrives in windy conditions, which may help him dominate the early rounds and has the ability to capitalize on the expected lower weekend scores.
At odds of 31.00, Frederic Lacroix also beckons as an alluring betting prospect for Qatar’s Masters. We will not be surprised to see the French golfer lifting his first-ever DP World Tour title amidst the lush green of the Doha Golf Club. He heads into the tournament with an impressive tally of nine top-20 finishes, six top-tens, and four top-fives. Lacroix’s strong ball-striking abilities, marked by excellent length and accuracy, suggest he will put on a great show in Qatar.
