June 2008

The Punter: When winning makes you sad and losing makes you happy

Steven Rawlings / 30 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Our golf bettor rounds up his betting moves as Kenny Perry lands the Buick and Pablo Larrazabal the Open de France...Read more »

Spanish golf has another potential superstar - Larrazabal lands Open de France

Joe Dyer / 29 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Young Spaniard matched at [430.0] to take maiden European Tour title...Read more »

British Open Preview: Bill Elliott on a Tigerless major

Bill Elliott / 28 June 2008 / Leave a comment

It took a while for Royal Birkdale and The Open Championship to come together but once they did it was instantly clear that the pair were made for each other....Read more »

Open de France Betting: The Punter's story so far

Steven Rawlings / 28 June 2008 / Leave a comment

The punter has been having a rough time at the Open de France. Get the latest on his tale of twists and turns right here....Read more »

Golf Preview: Big under-par win likely at Buick Open

Tareq Quiroz / 26 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Tareq Quiroz says this week's Buick Open will be a birdie blitz where journeyman and rookies will duke it out for a break-through....Read more »

The Punter's picks for the Open de France and Buick Open

Steven Rawlings / 25 June 2008 / Leave a comment

More than ten picks from the two Tours' big events for our golf betting diarist...Read more »

Is Kaymer the man to eventually replace Tiger Woods?

Paul Krishnamurty / 24 June 2008 / 1 Comments

Paul Krishnamurty considers the claims of the brilliant young German for Woods' crown. The shadow of Sergio looms large over Kaymer but this kid looks the real deal...Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner: Simon Khan

Paul Krishnamurty / 24 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Penal rough is prime terrain for plodders at the Le Golf National where good form and driving accuracy make Simon Khan a candidate to convert winning opportunities, says Paul Krishnamurty....Read more »

Kaymer v Kaymer in Germany and Kaymer nearly loses!

Steven Rawlings / 23 June 2008 / Leave a comment

A small profit for our golf bettor this week - read all about his moves at the BMW International and Travelers Championship...Read more »

Nervy Kaymer nearly throws home tournament away

Joe Dyer / 22 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Triple bogey mid-round halts German star in tracks...Read more »

The Punter's post-cut updates from the BMW International and Travelers Championship

Steven Rawlings / 21 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Can Kaymer keep his cool to land second win of the season?...Read more »

No Tiger is a lose-lose situation as Woods bows out for rest of the season

Bill Elliott / 18 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Was Tiger Woods really in much pain as he won the US Open so thrillingly? You bet he was. Today's news that he will not play again this year confirms just what a risk he took by playing at Torrey...Read more »

Travelers Championship Betting: This week I'm mainly opposing Appleby

Tareq Quiroz / 18 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Tareq Quiroz on the betting for this week's big PGA Tour event...Read more »

The Punter's picks for the BMW International Open and the Travelers Championship

Steven Rawlings / 18 June 2008 / Leave a comment

A smattering of old boys and a nutcase for Steven as he attempts to keep the US Open momentum swinging...Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner - Graeme Storm

Paul Krishnamurty / 17 June 2008 / Leave a comment

He came mighty close to landing that elusive three-figure winner with his US Open selections, so can Paul Krishnamurty come through with the goods at this week's big event - The BMW Championship...Read more »

US Open Review: Cups of coffee and double bogeys give way to astonishment and profit

Steven Rawlings / 17 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Steven Rawlings finds there aren't enough superlatives to eulogise about Tiger Woods after a heart-stopping five days....Read more »

Despite his latest, greatest victory, expect punters to give thumbs-down to Tiger at Birkdale

Paul Krishnamurty / 17 June 2008 / Leave a comment

With fitness an obvious concern, Tiger is an appealing lay at [3.6] in the British Open betting for Paul Krishnamurty....Read more »

US Open 2008: 909-1 Rocco Mediate denied by Tiger in play-off...

Maxliu / 17 June 2008 / Leave a comment

...but not before trading at odds-on going down the last...Read more »

"It's going to be unreal" says ecstatic Mediate ahead of Open play-off

Maxliu / 16 June 2008 / Leave a comment

The American can't wait to take on Tiger in today's 18-hole Torrey Pines showdown...Read more »

Drama on the last as Woods denies 909-1 Mediate the US Open crown

Joe Dyer / 16 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Last hole birdie sees an 18-hole play-off today - Woods trades as the [1.3] favourite...Read more »

US Open Betting: Spell-binding Woods has destiny on his side, but Westwood can land first Major

Paul Krishnamurty / 15 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty is sitting pretty after having backed Lee Westwood to win the US Open before the start and then again in-running. Here are his thoughts on who will go on and win it and his final selections from the...Read more »

US Open Betting: Mickelson leaves the driver out of the bag but it's Woods who is in the driving seat

Steven Rawlings / 14 June 2008 / Leave a comment

"The Punter" updates us on his US Open betting...Read more »

US Open Betting: Tiger is clearly from another planet but that's not to say he'll win this week

Bill Elliott / 14 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Bill Elliott tells us how Torrey Pines is playing this week and highlights the fact that imaginative golf will be rewarded. Woods is in the driving seat but will his knee hold up?...Read more »

US Open Betting: As Woods leaves us speechless, it may be time to turn to Ogilvy

Paul Krishnamurty / 14 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty was up during the early hours to watch Tiger Woods play one of the most remarkable back-nines ever. He now updates us on his position in the winner market and picks out a few bets on the two-balls...Read more »

US Open Betting Update: Take on struggling Woods

Paul Krishnamurty / 13 June 2008 / Leave a comment

That injured knee is hurting Tiger and he's a lay in tonight's three-ball at [2.2], says Paul Krishnamurty in his Torrey Pines update...Read more »

Jeremy Chapman's view on the US Open

Editor / 12 June 2008 / Leave a comment

The Racing Post's top golf tipster gives us his views on the action at Torrey Pines...Read more »

US Open Betting: Experts disagree over course and Woods

Editor / 12 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Bill Elliot thinks Tiger may miss the cut. Paul Way anticipates a Woods win....Read more »

US Open Betting Preview: Dodgy knee + evil course = amazing market

Tareq Quiroz / 11 June 2008 / Leave a comment

The course is evil, the odds are amazing, and Make the Cut and Top Nordic are full of opportunties says Tareq Quiroz...Read more »

The US Open on betting.betfair.com

Joe Dyer / 11 June 2008 / Leave a comment

We'll keep you in touch with all the news and betting angles from Torrey Pines...Read more »

US Open First Round Three-Ball Betting: Peak-form Harrington looks like timing his run to perfection

Paul Krishnamurty / 11 June 2008 / 2 Comments

Paul Krishnamurty has the pick of the Torrey Pines three-ball betting ... and he may have even found a place for one Colin Montgomerie in his selections...Read more »

The Punter's picks for the US Open: Woods becomes backable but could this be Lefty's year?

Steven Rawlings / 11 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Each week our very own golf bettor - Steven Rawlings aka 'The Punter' - backs and lays the big events from the European and PGA Tours. Well this week it's a real biggie, The US Open, and you can keep...Read more »

US Open Betting: Tiger says he's ready for treacherous Torrey Pines despite wounded knee

Maxliu / 11 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Atmosphere and adrenaline will drive world number one...Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner - US Open special!

Paul Krishnamurty / 10 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Looking for a big-priced winner in the US Open betting? Then look no further, Paul Krishnamurty has pulled out four potential champions, all trading at [130.0] or more...Read more »

US Open Speciality Betting Portfolio

Paul Krishnamurty / 10 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Defending champ's experience should be too hot for debutant Romero says Paul Krishnamurty....Read more »

Golf Blog: Austria Open and St Jude Review

Steven Rawlings / 09 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Trevor Immelman redeems a dissappointing week for Steven Rawlings...Read more »

Torrey Pines: Excuses at the ready gents, this one's going to hurt

Bill Elliott / 08 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Bill Elliott is expecting some world-class whinging from the top pros - after all that's what always happens at the US Open...Read more »

The Punter's Update: Nothing clear on either Tour leaves me with huge puzzle to solve

Steven Rawlings / 07 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Our golf bettor is having trouble finding a likely winner at both The Austrian Open and the St Jude...Read more »

St Jude Championship Betting: Major winner is your man

Tareq Quiroz / 04 June 2008 / 1 Comments

TQ looks at the golf action stateside, where a host of big names tee it up at the St Jude Championship...Read more »

The Punter's picks for the Austrian Open and St Jude Championship

Steven Rawlings / 04 June 2008 / Leave a comment

He's rooted round the Austrian Open odds and the St Jude Championship betting for this week's selections, read The Punter's golf bets here...Read more »

If ever there was a time to oppose Woods, this is it...

Bill Elliott / 03 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Bill Elliott spoke with Tiger Woods this week. The great man (Tiger not Bill, though we are big fans of Bill) talked at length about his knee. Read what he had to say here...Read more »

US Open Betting Portfolio: Woods and Lefty head home challenge

Paul Krishnamurty / 03 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty runs the rule over the leading US contenders...Read more »

Who really is the third best golfer in the world?

Paul Krishnamurty / 03 June 2008 / Leave a comment

The golf world rankings tell a peculiar story - that no one is quite ready to challenge Tiger and Phil. Paul Krishnamurty considers the claims of the 'next best' in the game...Read more »

US Open Betting Portfolio: Young-guns aim to follow Immelman's lead

Paul Krishnamurty / 03 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty surveys the US Open chances of an emerging batch of under-30s......Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner - Corey Pavin

Paul Krishnamurty / 03 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Veteran US golfer is the selection for a big winner in the St Jude Championship betting - why? Read on...Read more »

US Open Betting Portfolio: Resurgent Garcia raises hopes of Euro breakthrough

Paul Krishnamurty / 03 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Spain and Sweden to dominate 'Top Continental European' market says Paul Krishnamurty...Read more »

US Open Betting Portfolio: Woods still "Bet of the Year"

Paul Krishnamurty / 02 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Tournament ready Woods can triumph at Torrey Pines, says Paul Krishnamurty...Read more »

Second win in two weeks for our golf gambler as US Open looms

Steven Rawlings / 02 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Kenny Perry obliges at The Memorial as The Punter hits the comeback trail...Read more »

US Open Betting Portfolio: Aussie stable have best chances at Torrey Pines

Paul Krishnamurty / 02 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty looks at the challenge from the golfers from Australia, South Africa and Asia at this year's US Open...Read more »

Nothing Strange about the Welsh Open winner's final round

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 01 June 2008 / Leave a comment

Welsh Open winner Scott Strange matched at [420.0]...Read more »