Perth International Golf 2013: Players to Watch at Lake Karrinyup Country Club

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Published: October 17, 2013

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Perth's Lake Karrinyup Country Club hosts the opening day of the Perth International Golf Championship 2013 on Thursday, October 17.

Offering golfers on the European Tour a potential boost to their Race to Dubai standings, the tournament is set to be a hotly contested and international affair, bringing together stars from the U.S., Europe and the Southern Hemisphere to compete.

If glory alone isn't enough to drive up interest in Australia, the potential prize purse of $2 million should whet the appetites of any entrants struggling for motivation.

Below are five players to watch in Perth this year, with details of their first-day tee times (all times BST).



 

Dustin Johnson: 23:30 (October 16), Tee 10 with Bo Van Pelt and Brett Rumford

The big-hitter from the United States goes into the tournament as the bookies' favourite, teeing off early on the Thursday morning alongside last year's winner Bo Van Pelt and Brett Rumford.

After missing out on the Presidents Cup, Johnson has had time to rest and prepare himself for the four-day event, which he is tipped to dominate.

Currently placed No. 21 in the world rankings, the American's most recent performances before his time off didn't lack impact. He won the Tournament of Champions and finished joint second at the Canadian Open.

With seven PGA Tour career wins to his name already, Johnson may be on course for victory in Perth come the final day on Sunday, October 20.



 

Brett Rumford: 23:30 (October 16), Tee 10 with Bo Van Pelt and Dustin Johnson

Australia's greatest hope for a homegrown winner, Brett Rumford will be eyeing up his chances of snatching victory in Perth to ascend the European ranks, with The Race to Dubai finale looming next month.

This year, he was the 31st golfer to record back-to-back wins on the Eur...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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