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BRITISH OPEN - TOP CONTENDERS ODDS
7/17/08
By Ryan Patterson
Man I love golf. There is nothing
like a relaxing trip to your local golf course to play 9, or if your feeling
good, 18 holes. Unless of course if your me, and your average is somewhere
around 80 (for 9 holes) you might not golf too much. Those who do love golf are
going to be in for a treat July 17. That’s right, its time for the
British
Open.
Like all good things in life, you can wager on this prestigious golf event. With
Tiger Woods out of the picture, it certainly opens up the field and presents
some betting opportunities we might not otherwise see. Let’s take a look at some
of the top contenders and their posted odds and see if we can find some value.
Vijay Singh (25-1)-
They call this man the “Big Fijian”, and his real name means “Victorious Lion”.
Singh has been a staple of golf since winning the Rookie of the Year award in
1993. He won the Masters in 2000, and the PGA Championship in 1998 and 2004. His
best finish in the
British
Open
was a tie for second in 2003. I can never advise against a bet on a 25-1 so if
you like Singh I would go for it.
Sergio Garcia (8-1)-
This Spaniard finished second in The
Open
last year, and is coming back for more. He has yet to win a major championship,
and should be hungry for his first victory. At 8-1, I couldn’t tell you not to
bet him.
Phil Mickelson (12-1)-
Nicknamed “Lefty”, Mickelson has wins in three major championships. These
victories include wins in the Masters in 2004 and 2006, and a PGA Championship
in 2005. His best finish in the
British
Open
was third in 2004. Though he has had a shaky start to
2008
I like Mickelson’s chances to capture the
British
Open
for the first time.
Ernie Els (12-1)-
Known as the “Big Easy” for his imposing size and fluid swing, Els is a former
World #1. Els has twice won the U.S.
Open
in 1994 and 1997, and he captured the
British
Open
in 2002. How can you not like someone who has already won this event? At 12-1, I
would give him a shot.
David Toms (100-1)-
The first thing I noticed about this guy is how high his odds are. 100-1 on a
man with a major victory and a fourth place finish in this event? I’ll take some
of that! He scored 265 for 72 holes in his 2001 victory in the PGA Championship.
This is the lowest score in the history of all major events. Why is he 100-1?!
The above contenders offer some great
odds and a chance to make a nice score. When betting on major tournaments When
Tiger is involved, most of the value is in the head to head matchups. With Tiger
out, it may be worth it to take a shot on some of the others.
I’ll be tuning in to the
British
Open
on July 17. Make sure to check back to
Bettorsworld.com
for the latest information. Good luck with your wagers, I’m headed to the
golf course!