Yeah he’s missing cuts and playing inconsistently, even in danger of losing his #1 Golf ranking, but Eldrick Woods still stays on the top of the odds for the 2010 U.S. Open.
Opening as a 11/8 overall favorite, Tiger shares the top betting number with PGA tour rival Phil Mickelson at 7/1, and regardless of how poor he plays or how much time he takes off, no book is willing to give value to Tiger on any tournament, let alone a Major.
I’m not sure what Tiger will have to do not be considered the favorite in any tournament, at this point I’m thinking he’d have to enter a tournament left handed, but even then he’ll probably be in the top ten.
Mickelson for his part has not had a ton of success at the U.S. Open, and his well documented heartbreak in the tournament is bordering on PGA Tour folklore. Coming in second five times will do that.
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Top 5 Contenders US Open Golf Championship 2010 Betting Preview
Westwood played the last time in U. S. Open at Pebble Beach, has become a commendable fifth place, but it was the year when Tiger Woods stunned the world record by finishing 15 shots before the two tied for second place , Ernie Els and Miguel Angel Jimenez. Westwood made it even better in 2008, Torrey Pines, this time finishing third behind Woods missing the playoffs, a single line.
Phil Mickelson is still trying to conquer the world No 1 ranking from Tiger Woods. Woods tries to cling to its position as No. 1 when it returns to where his greatest triumph, golf, Pebble Beach, which beat the field by 15 points in the amazing 2000 U.S. Open.
Below you can see Top 5 Contenders for US Open Golf Championship 2010
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Top 3 Contenders US Open Golf Championship 2010 Preview
Mickelson has come agonisingly close to lifting the US Open, finishing runner-up on no less than five occasions. However, Mickelson has won three times at Pebble Beach in other tournaments so he must have a great chance of winning his second Major of the season.
Top 5 Contenders US Open Golf Championship 2010
1) Phil Mickelson
He's a five-time U.S. Open runner-up, and a four-time major championship winner. He won the Master's earlier this season. He has three top five finishes in his last five starts.
2) Lee Westwood
Lee Westwood is the world's best player without a major. He finished second and tied for third twice in his last three majors. Westwood has the physical tools required to win majors.3) Jim Furyk
Furyk's career is starting look like Tom Kite's or Fred Couple's. Consistently one of the best players on tour, he has been unable to break the one major win mark.Check out for 2010 US Open Golf Championship odds to win Read More!
