Women's World Cup of Golf

FINAL RESULT: 1-1; -0.45pts

Sweden 16th
Scotland 4th

Happy to nearly break-even on these plays after Moodie was 8-over-par after 12 holes in the final round. Wasted a golden opportunity after Scotland were tied for the lead heading into the final round and still only finished three shots behind the winners, Japan.

Outright plays (total stake per play: 1.5pts):

Sweden to win 8/1 @ BetInternet
A new event and a new course for the LPGA Tour, so there is anything but home advantage this week. But in terms of the links-type course at Fancourt, it should favour these two teams in particular. Gustafson is widely regarded as the best links player in the world and, like Koch, finished 2004 with a number of top-10 finishes. With a good history together in the Solheim Cup, they look the best value amongst the leading teams. It does help that this pairing did win a European-based World Cup in Ireland in 2000.

Scotland to win 12/1 e.w. @ Stan James
Thereafter comes Scotland. The pairing of Moodie and Matthew is also well-tested in the Solheim Cup, winning 2.5pts out of three together two years ago. They have been keen to stress how much they enjoy playing with each other in interviews and with both having a good record when travelling, they should certainly be in contention for a top-4 finish. Better odds are available elsewhere, but only with 3 places on offer.