Geoff Ogilvy (ON PHOTOGRAPH) is at 33/1 just before Mercedes Championship, which will open 2006 golf betting.
Golf betting on Mercedes Championship: Crane can take leap of faith @ 22/1 as Geoff Ogilvy is @ 33/1
MERCEDES CHAMPIONSHIP: ANALYSIS & LIVE BETTING OPPORTUNITY
If (like bet365's Nigel) you’ve been suffering from withdrawal symptoms after not beingable to bet on the PGA Tour for several weeks, then this week’s MercedesChampionship offers a quick fix. It’s not quite the full monty, with only28 players and no Woods in the field, but that at least give us a firstrate chance of finding the winner, or at least getting one into the frame(1/4 odds 1st four). And, as our 7/2 favourite, Vijay Singh, has yet to winthis in six attempts, there is also the possibility of finding one at adecent price.
The keys to success here are the ability to handle the inevitable Hawaiianwind, making the most of the par fives (four in total), and being able toout well on the large grainy greens. The latter has been made even more ofa test now that they’ve changed the grass to make them even quicker, andthat could rule out the likes of Sergio Garcia (8/1) and Singh, whoseputting problems have been well-documented. But, as officially the bestputter this week based on last year’s stats (3rd overall), the chances ofBen Crane cannot be ignored, and the devout Christian is our main selectionthis week at a tasty 22/1. The fact that he’s already got experience of thecourse is a plus too – tied for month on his debut two years ago – and he’sa much more accomplished player now.
It might also be worth a having a few quid on the only current Major winnerwho’s bothered to turn up this week – Michael Campbell – especially as he’sa standout 18/1 with us! The US Open champion was a good third in Tiger’stournament in California in December, which means he won’t be as rusty assome, while his ability to play in the wind is a plus too. The final pickgoes to Geoff Ogilvy for much of the same reasons as the other two (greatputter, excellent on par fives), so let’s just hope we can have one playerin contention on Sunday night. If not, we can always resort to our‘In-Play’ service which offers wire to wire betting on the US PGA Tourevents, including Outright, End Of Round Leader, and Who Will Shoot TheLowest Score betting. Best of luck with your golf bets this season!
CRANE CAN TAKE LEAP OF FAITH AT 22/1…Nigel’s Three Off The Tee…Michael Campbell @ 18/1, Ben Crane 22/1, Geoff Ogilvy @ 33/1 (1/4 odds 1.2.3.4) MERCEDES CHAMPIONSHIP – LIVE BETTING TIME DETAILSThursday, 1/5: 7-10:30pm ET ESPNFriday, 1/6: 7-10:30pm ET ESPNSaturday, 1/7: 7-10:30pm ET ESPNSunday, 1/8: 7-10:30pm ET ESPN
