February 2009

The Punter: Matchplay, me and the alarm clock

Steven Rawlings / 28 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The World Match Play has turned into the disaster the Punter suspected it might but thankfully he hasn't got too involved. Meanwhile, things are looking a little rosier at the Indonesia Open....Read more »

WGC Matchplay Update: Make resurgent Ernie and under-rated Fisher your weekend picks

Paul Krishnamurty / 28 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Rory McIlroy has taken another step towards golfing greatness but Paul Krishnamurty believes that one awesome Aussie matchplayer is about to burst his bubble. Also, an improvement in his putting makes the Big Easy a good bet and Ross Fisher...Read more »

WGC-Accenture Matchplay Day Three Tips: It won't be Easy for Els but he should progress

Paul Krishnamurty / 27 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty had a pretty dire day yesterday on the betting front but all is not lost and his sole remaining bet in the outright market is a good guy to still have on board at this stage......Read more »

1.14 Tiger out of WGC Matchplay

Joe Dyer / 26 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Woods defeated on his comeback....Read more »

WGC-Accenture Matchplay Day Two Tips: Erratic Mickelson looks vulnerable against in-form Johnson

Paul Krishnamurty / 26 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty made an 11 point profit on his day one head-to-head betting so who are his selections for today?...Read more »

The Punter's picks for the WGC Accenture Matchplay, Indonesian Open and Mayakoba Golf Classic

Steven Rawlings / 25 February 2009 / Leave a comment

There are three tournaments for Steve to get his teeth into this weekend, read his initial selections here....Read more »

WGC Accenture Matchplay Preview: The Tiger returns and normal service can be resumed

Tareq Quiroz / 25 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Tareq Quiroz is thoroughly excited by the return of the world's best golfer to competitive action ... though he won't be tipping him up to win the tournament....Read more »

WGC Accenture Matchplay Day One Tips: Take on the favourites at the Ritz-Carlton...

Paul Krishnamurty / 25 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty has selected five odds-against shots to provide a shock on the first day of the WGC Accenture......Read more »

PGA Tour Betting: Three against the field at the Mayakoba Golf Classic

Editor / 24 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Daniel Geraghty picks another trio to have on your side in his weekly golf betting challenge....Read more »

WGC Accenture Matchplay Tips: Find Me A 100 Winner Special!

Paul Krishnamurty / 24 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Ace golf tipster Paul Krishnamurty selects four players deserving of a punt at three figures or more on Betfair for the WGC Accenture Matchplay....Read more »

WGC Accenture Matchplay: Tiger's back but is he ready, and is he value?

Paul Krishnamurty / 24 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty assesses the task in front of Woods as the golf world prepares for the long awaited comeback of the the great man....Read more »

The Punter: Never mind Tiger, it's great to have barmy, brilliant Phil back

Steven Rawlings / 23 February 2009 / 1 Comments

Phil Mickelson takes the Punter on a rollercoaster ride of birdies, bogeys and immaculate putting. Meanwhile, in Perth history is made by the youngest ever European Tour winner......Read more »

WGC Accenture Matchplay Betting: The Tiger's back in town...

Bill Elliott / 22 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Tiger Woods, Tiger Woods, Tiger Woods. He's back and it's such big news that we've typed his name three times. but what does acclaimed golf journalist Bill Elliott make of it all? Read on......Read more »

The Punter's Weekend Update: Whether it's LA or Perth it's not looking good...

Steven Rawlings / 21 February 2009 / Leave a comment

A promising position has turned sour for Steve, with Mickelson melting away and Anthony Kim blowing up in spectacular fashion....Read more »

Golf Betting: Mickelson magic returns and so does Tiger

Ralph Ellis / 20 February 2009 / 1 Comments

Phil Mickelson has failed to take advantage of Tiger Woods' absence. However, some players thrive on rivalry and the return of the world number one could bring out the best in Lefty, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

Northern Trust Open Preview: Weir is bringing top form to world class event so back him to show his class!

Tareq Quiroz / 18 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Tareq Quiroz is mightily impressed by the quality of field assembled in California this week but says Canada's finest can beat them all....Read more »

PGA Tour Betting: Three against the field at the Northern Trust Open

Editor / 18 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Daniel Geraghty straps on his betting boots for a second go at finding a winner from three selections - this week at the Northern Trust Open....Read more »

The Punter's picks for the Johnnie Walker Classic and Northern Trust Open

Steven Rawlings / 18 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Anthony Kim suffered a shocking time in Malaysia last week, but Steve is prepared to give him another chance at the Johnnie Walker......Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner: George McNeill

Paul Krishnamurty / 17 February 2009 / Leave a comment

He's long and straight and at [150.0] to win this week's Northern Trust Open he's Paul Krishnamurty's bid for three-figure winning bet glory....Read more »

Masters 2009 Betting: Tiger is primed for a return and his main rivals are running scared

Paul Krishnamurty / 17 February 2009 / Leave a comment

This year's Masters odds offer a revealing insight into the state of Tiger's competition at the top of the game, and Paul Krishnamurty sees few reasons for Phil, Ernie or Vijay to get excited....Read more »

The Punter: American Anthony K lands the Malaysian Open but it's not the world no. 11

Steven Rawlings / 16 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Profits are assured in both tournaments, but how sweet it would have been to back Kang at [1000.0]....Read more »

The Punter's Update: In good form but you can't trust Goosen like you used to

Steven Rawlings / 14 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The Punter updates us on his golf betting positions either side of the pond and tells us why despite playing well and leading in the US, Retief Goosen can't be trusted to close the deal like he used to....Read more »

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Mickelson and Singh are battling for favouritism but is there any value backing the old warhorses?

Tareq Quiroz / 11 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Tareq Quiroz looks at the main event on the PGA Tour this week where he has a huge-priced outsider capable of upsetting the big guns....Read more »

PGA Tour Betting: Three against the field at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am

Editor / 11 February 2009 / Leave a comment

In our new golf tipping column, Daniel Geraghty selects three players to have on your side, beginning this week at the AT&T Pro Am at the classic Pebble Beach course....Read more »

The Punter's picks for the Malaysian Open and AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Steven Rawlings / 11 February 2009 / Leave a comment

There will be hot and oppressive conditions in Malaysia and that will not suit many of the players, so Steve has cut his initial selections accordingly......Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner: Tim Herron

Paul Krishnamurty / 10 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Get on Herron but don't make it a Lumpy bet, says Paul Krishnamurty as our expert goes in search of another three-figure winner....Read more »

Malaysian Open Betting: Is Anthony Kim the banker of the year or one to avoid?

Paul Krishnamurty / 10 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The young US star is head and shoulders above the competition on the European Tour this week but does he justify odds as short as [7.2]? Paul Krishnamurty answers that question......Read more »

The Punter: What a horrific show the Buick was...

Steven Rawlings / 09 February 2009 / Leave a comment

No-one wanted to win at Torrey Pines and our man ended up backing a whole bunch of losers......Read more »

The Punter's Halfway Update: Love tears himself apart as Villegas stays ahead

Steven Rawlings / 07 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The Punter wasn't sure which Lefty would turn up to the Buick Invitational. That is, until round two when he bogeyed himself out of contention. Meanwhile, can Charley Hoffman win an event he considers 'as big as a major?'...Read more »

PGA Tour Betting: Can Phil bounce back at the Buick Invitational?

Tareq Quiroz / 04 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Mickelson has a history of bouncing back from a missed cut with victory the following week, Tareq Quiroz is backing the big man to do it again....Read more »

The Punter's picks for the Buick Invitational

Steven Rawlings / 04 February 2009 / Leave a comment

The Indian Masters is off and there's no Tiger at Torrey Pines so Steve has got the specs out and done some serious research to make his initial selections for the Buick Invitational....Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner: Webb Simpson

Paul Krishnamurty / 03 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Emerging talent is this week's selection as Paul's hunt for three figure winners takes him to the Buick Invitational....Read more »

How long before superstar McIlroy joins the major-winning club?

Paul Krishnamurty / 03 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty assesses Rory McIlroy's chances at Augusta and the British Open....Read more »

The Punter: Future is bright for Northern Ireland's new favourite son

Steven Rawlings / 02 February 2009 / Leave a comment

He may have looked like he was going to throw it away but winning for the first time at a big event is a mammoth task and, despite being bad news from a betting persepective, the Punter is delighted for...Read more »

McIlroy claims first tour win - but he does it the hard way

Joe Dyer / 01 February 2009 / Leave a comment

Teenager suffers major wobbles before landing Dubai Desert Classic on the 18th....Read more »