2010 British Open Picks and Betting Odds

Location:
Fife, Scotland

Date:
July 15 – 18, 2010

Golf Course:
St. Andrews – Old Course

Purse:
$7 Million

2009 Winner:
Stewart Cink

2010 British Open Championship Review:
This week’s PGA TOUR golf tournament is the third Major of the year, the British Open Championship at St. Andrews – the home of golf. There is so much history in golf and it all started in Scotland and at St. Andrews. St. Andrews is on a 5 year rotation of hosting the British Open and is considered one of the best and most recognized golf courses in the world, and considered as Tiger Woods’ favorite course by him.

Once again, Phil and Tiger will be battling it out to add another Major Championship to their resume, as well as seeing who will be #1 in the World after the British Open. Get ready for an exciting Major Championship.

British Open Championship Picks:
My picks for the British Open are easy; Tiger, Westwood, Rose, Furyk, Mickelson, and Harrington, in that order. Here is my breakdown on why:

Tiger has dominated the British Open while played at St. Andrews, and he considers it his favorite golf course in the world.

Lee Westwood has played outstanding the past two years, especially in ALL the Major Championships! Westwood grew up playing links golf, and this time might be his turn.

Justin Rose is red-red-hot! He has won 2 of his last 3 golf tournaments and easily could have won all 3. Oh, did I mention those 2 wins were Jack’s and Tiger’s tournament.

Jim Fuyrk has won twice this year on the PGA TOUR and plays a very solid and consistent game. You don’t necessarily need length at St. Andrews with the extremely firm and fast fairways.

Phil Mickelson always plays well in the Majors and won The Masters already this year while finishing T4 at the US Open. Also, Mickelson knows he can be the new #1 in the world with a win.

Padraig Harrington is a proven British Open Champion and is passionate about this Major. He is from Ireland and can play with the best on links golf courses.

British Open Championship Player Betting Odds:
There are several great players playing in this weeks PGA TOUR golf tournament. Below are the top 13 players predicted to win with the lowest odds at Bodog.com.

Tiger Woods 4/1
Phil Mickelson 12/1
Lee Westwood 14/1
Padraig Harrington 16/1
Ernie Els 16/1
Rory McIlroy 18/1
Justin Rose 20/1
Graeme McDowell 20/1
Ian Poulter 25/1
Adam Scott 33/1
Martin Kaymer 33/1
Paul Casey 33/1
Jim Furyk 33/1

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