Humana Challenge Tips – Mickelson in hunt for third title Visit Betfred Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 18 Jan 2012 Tweet Phil Mickelson (credit: TIM SLOAN/AFP/Getty Images) Related Articles See all PGA Tour news Share it Pin It The PGA Tour returns to the American mainland this week for the Humana Challenge in Palm Springs, California.For the first time in 2012 the format of Humana Challenge, formerly known as the Bob Hope Classic, will be a traditional four round Pro-Am tournament, but played over three different courses. However, it is still part of the Tour’s annual schedule, and is also part of the Tour’s FedEx Cup competition, which makes it a big target for competitors to come out on top.There are some big-name players set to be involved with the most notable being Phil Mickelson (18/1 Outright Winner @ Betfred) who is certain to come into the equation for success this week. He has picked up two victories from nine career starts at the Humana Challenge and his average finish is 12th which makes him an attractive proposition.However, be wary that it is an earlier than usual start for Mickelson on the Tour this year so it is worth considering the possibility of some rustiness in is game, particularly in the earlier rounds following an off-season break from the action.What will boost Mickelson is his willingness to go for low scores on courses where a 59 is not beyond the realms of possibility.Reigning FedEx Cup champion Bill Hass (18/1 Winner) has played in the Humana every year since 2005 and has been there or thereabouts in the past two tournaments. The 29-year-old fired a 30-under-par to win the then 90-hole event in 2010, before losing in a play-off to Jhonattan Vegas 12 months ago.Therefore expect another real sustained challenge from Haas over 72 holes in 2012 and don’t be surprised if he is still in with a shout come Sunday’s final round.Our third pick is long-shot Kevin Streelman (80/1 Winner) who has enjoyed a decent record at the Humana Challenge in the past with a score of 39-under-par from his past 10 rounds. Streelman has the ability to go long and aim low which should also help his cause, not to mention the good rapport he usually builds up with the amateurs he plays alongside.And, with three out of the four rounds involving amateurs, then that is an attribute which should stand him in good stead. Read our Betfred review Get your £50 free bet at Betfred now Like Like Post to wall 251 Reads All Golf News Recent Golf Articles Crowne Plaza Invitational scores - See the 1st round story in pictures25 May 2012In-form Zach Johnson is the 3/1 favourite with Bet365 for the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Crowne Plaza Invitational Betting – Furyk aiming to end PGA Tour title drought22 May 2012The 2012 PGA Tour continues this week with the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. Crowne Plaza Invitational tips - 28/1 Bo Van Pelt the best bet at Colonial22 May 2012Bo Van Pelt can give his regular backers their first return of the year in the Crowne Plaza Invitat Jason Dufner wins HP Byron Nelson Championship - see the best pictures!21 May 2012Jason Dufner collected his second PGA Tour title in four weeks as he got the better of Dicky Pride HP Byron Nelson Championship final round betting20 May 2012Jason Dufner holds a one shot lead ahead of the final round of the HP Byron Nelson Championship and HP Byron Nelson Championship scores - Ryan Palmer leads after first round18 May 2012Last year’s runner-up Ryan Palmer set the early pace at the Byron Nelson Championship with an openi More Stories Recent Articles Coop Beach Tour - Live streaming matches on bet36526 May 2012The second leg of the Coop Beach Tour starts in Lucerne today. Smart Beach Tour - Live streaming matches on bet36526 May 2012The Smart Beach Tour kicks off today in Germany CEV Beach Volleyball Satellite Baden - Live streaming matches on bet36526 May 2012Catch the action in the CEV Beach Volleyball Satellite Baden. CEV European Championship Baden Masters Beach Volleyball - Live streaming matches on bet36526 May 2012The CEV European Championshp Baden Masters continue in the Austrian city of Baden today. FIVB Patria Direct Prague Open Beach Volleyball - Live streaming semifinal matches on bet36526 May 2012The FIVB Patria Direct Prague Open continues today. Women's Olympic Handball Qualifiying Tournament - Watch live streaming matches on bet36526 May 2012Day 2 of the Women's Olympic Handball Qualifying Tournament continues in Lyon, Guadalajara and Aalb More Stories Tags Golf Bet, Golf Tips, Humana Challenge Betting, Humana Challenge Odds, Humana Challenge Tips, PGA Tour
