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Our resident golf tipster David August has four picks for the Cadillac Championship, ranging from 25/1 to 66/1 so don't miss his full betting preview with the reasoning behind his selections...

David August's WGC Cadillac Championship Tips

Jordan Spieth 1pt ew @ 25-1 - BET NOW

Keegan Bradley 1pt ew @ 30-1 - BET NOW

Luke Donald 1pt ew @ 45-1 - BET NOW

Jim Furyk 1pt ew @ 66-1 - BET NOW

WHERE: Blue Monster Course, Trump National, Doral Resort, Miami, Florida.

NOTES ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT: Another elite field event with just the top-60 in the world rankings and other invitations from different tours taking part to make up a 68-runner contest. Injury doubts surround Tiger Woods and Justin Rose.

COURSE CHARACTERISTICS: The Blue Monster has undergone a revamp since the end of last year's contest and now weighs in at over 7,400yds. The most significant changes occur at holes 15 and 16. The par three 15 has a carry over water to a peninsula green, while the 16th is still a reachable par four but with more risk as water lurks along the left-hand side of the hole. Only the famous 18th remains virtually untouched.

The Main Men

RORY McILROY (8-1): Major contender having reeled off top-10s in each of the last three renewals of the Cadillac Championship. Will be looking to bounce back from a play-off loss in the Honda Classic on Sunday.

ADAM SCOTT (12-1): Closed with a 64 to claim third spot in 2013 and that's his third top-10 at the Blue Monster. Solid 12th on Sunday at the Champion course should have set him up nicely for this.

TIGER WOODS (15-1): Can't be followed with any confidence at the moment. He was struggling for form even before his final round withdrawal on Sunday. Best left alone for the time being.

DUSTIN JOHNSON (18-1): Must be one for the short-list having finished second in this contest in 2011 and occupied the runner-up spot in the Northern Trust Open and at Pebble Beach.

SERGIO GARCIA (20-1): Came home in third spot in last year's renewal and also occupied that position in 2007. Coming off a top-10 in the Honda Classic on Sunday, so should be in good shape for this.

JASON DAY (22-1): Only made it into the top-20 on one occasion in three appearances in the Cadillac Championship. However, with two wins, a second and two other top-10s in six recent starts he's likely to improve on that record.

JORDAN SPIETH (25-1): I'm taking a chance on the fact that he has not played the Blue Monster course as he's been in quite good form this term. Looks reasonably priced at 25-1.

BUBBA WATSON (25-1): Finally conquered the Blue Monster when second in 2012 and not disgraced when 18th last term. Landed the Northern Trust Open prior to reaching the last 16 of the Accenture World Match Play.

KEEGAN BRADLEY (30-1): With top-10s on both his starts in this contest and a very solid 12th last Sunday, he looks poised for another good week at Doral and is well worth backing at 30-1.

MATT KUCHAR (30-1): Reeled off three consecutive top-10s at Doral prior to last year. Looked in good shape when recording a sixth and eighth in January, while he reached the third round in the Accenture Match Play.

JUSTIN ROSE (35-1): Another who cannot be backed with confidence as he continues to battle with a shoulder problem. Probably best avoided until there is more evidence that his injury issue has been resolved.

HUNTER MAHAN (40-1): Led at the halfway stage of the 2011 edition before eventually finishing ninth. Posted a couple of top-25s since and that form along with a couple of top-10s this year makes him of interest.

WEBB SIMPSON (40-1): Not quite mastered the monster at Doral yet. However, with a win and three other top-10s featuring in his last seven outings that could change this week.

LUKE DONALD (45-1): Having returned to form with a tied eighth on Sunday and picked up consecutive sixth place finishes in 2011 and 2012 renewals of this contest, I think it's time for an each-way wager.

STEVE STRICKER (50-1): He was high on my list of possibles this week as he has such a good record in the Cadillac Championship with his last six starts yielding three top-20s and three top-10s.

JIM FURYK (66-1): Has gone close to winning this event on two occasions in the past and now that he is gradually finding his form in 2014 I reckon 66-1 looks a little on the big side and well worth grabbing.

NICK WATNEY (70-1): Picked up this title in 2011 and has posted two solid efforts subsequently. Showed something likes his old form when securing a share of 24th at PGA National on Sunday.