It’s no college football betting, but the PGA can still provide us with lots of sportsbook fun. Even this week’s Canadian Open is worth wagering on, as it features more good golfers than you may think and has some interesting storylines. Let’s examine a few of the more intriguing picks.
Retief Goosen (+1600)
Why he could win: Few golfers are more consistent than Goosen, who has missed just one cut all season. He’s also cracked the top 25 in four of five tournaments and he was very solid at the British Open, tying for fifth place, just two strokes out of a playoff. Winners at Glen Abbey Golf Club, host of the Canadian Open, typically go low, and Goosen is ninth on Tour in scoring average.
Mike Weir (+1600)
Why he could win: No golfer will have more motivation to win than Weir, a native of Ontario. He has two top-fives at the Canadian Open since 2004 and his good ball striking makes him well-suited to the Abbey. However, he cracked on the final hole of 2004 when he had the win locked up and he’s been inconsistent this season, so he’s not a safe play as far as typical favorites go.
Anthony Kim (+1800)
Why he could win: Kim tore up this course for most of last season and is perhaps the best suited golfer for the Abbey out of this week’s field. He’s a good shotmaker, second on the Tour in birdies, and capable of scoring really low when he’s hot, so he could make real noise this week.
Luke Donald (+2000)
Why he could win: He combines the sturdiness of Goosen and the shotmaking ability of Kim, so he could be the top pick this week. Donald has five top-fives in just 14 starts this season and leads the Tour in putting. Since he offers better value than Goosen and Kim, you have to consider him when making your sports predictions.
Stephen Ames (+3300)
Why he could win: His Canadian citizenship will make him a popular pick among sentimental golf fans, but not according to sportsbook software, as he’s simply not playing well in 2009. He’s as much of a long shot as Josh Barnett against Fedor in Affliction betting, but he certainly has motivation. If you’re feeling lucky, he does offer nice value…
Pick: Luke Donald +2000
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