“MAJOR BET 2009″
Due to his superb ball-striking ability and strong performance in last years majors and tour events, I fancy Sergio Garcia to perform very well this year. I will therefore have each-ways bets on him in each of the separate majors. Alternatively you could back him to win one of the four majors collectively. The best price on this is currently 7/2 which unfortunately isn’t great value in my view but if he doesn’t win the Masters, then the odds of him winning one of the remaining three could become quite favourable.
Padraig Harrington is always a strong each-way contender in the majors and represents good value again in this years tournaments. He generally makes slow-average starts however, so it may be wise to wait until the second day to back him and avail of better odds. Other notables at decent odds to look out for this year in the majors are Camilo Villegas, Anthony Kim and Boo Weekly.
The real standout bet this year though is on none other than the true master….Tiger Woods. He returns after his long lay-off with some doubting whether he can be the same again. He can and he will, because his insatiable hunger and desire to succeed is so great. He is priced at 8/13 in Ladbrokes to win a major which although odds-on, still represents fantastic value. I will certainly be taking advantage of these odds and would be truly amazed if I am not collecting winnings before the season is out. I suggest you think about doing the same.
All odds to win a major in 2009 can be checked here - http://www.oddschecker.com/golf/season-special-bets/major-specials/to-win-a-major-in-2009
Tiger won’t win a major because he hasn’t played for so long. He’ll win other tournaments but not a major. I agree with the tip on Sergio Garcia. He’s getting better every year and it’s definitely his time to shine.