June 2009

The Punter's picks for the Open de France and the AT+T National

Steven Rawlings / 30 June 2009 / Leave a comment

It's about time Ryder Cup star Ian Poulter won again, so why not this week. While across the pond Steve's gone for a trio of outsiders....Read more »

European Tour Betting: Three against the field at the Open De France

Dan Geraghty / 30 June 2009 / Leave a comment

With Tiger up against a weak field at the AT&T Championships, Dan Geraghty turns his betting focus to the Open De France....Read more »

AT&T National Betting: Will Tiger take his last chance to seize the Open initiative?

Paul Krishnamurty / 30 June 2009 / Leave a comment

A Woods wins this weekend will not affect Paul Krishnamurty's stance on Tiger's Turnberry price - he'll be a layer....Read more »

The Open Odds Update: Dougherty enters Turnberry betting after Munich triumph

Joe Dyer / 30 June 2009 / Leave a comment

BMW International win puts Englishman in the field for third major of the year....Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner: David Drysdale

Paul Krishnamurty / 30 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Scotsman's 2009 form is up there with the best and three figure odds at the Open De France should be snapped up, says Paul Krishnamurty....Read more »

The Punter's review of the BMW International and the Travelers Championship

Steven Rawlings / 29 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Steve was quite hopeful of a decent week at the halfway stage, and with a few picks in contention a winning week was a distinct possibility but how did he fare?...Read more »

The Punter's halfway update from the BMW International and the Travelers Championship.

Steven Rawlings / 27 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Plenty of frustration from his opening gambits but a couple of well timed in-running bets gives the Punter hope of a decent week....Read more »

Golf Betting: Once a choker, always a choker?

Steven Rawlings / 26 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Following Lucas Glover's surprise US Open win, Steve Rawlings asks how easy is it to predict when a choker will win....Read more »

British Open Odds: Woods hot favourite again as Harrington continues to slide

Joe Dyer / 24 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Champion's swing woes force drift to over [30.0] in betting on The Open....Read more »

PGA Tour Betting: Three against the field at the Travelers Championship

Dan Geraghty / 24 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Dan Geraghty selects another trio to have on your side on the big PGA Tour event......Read more »

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

Steven Rawlings / 24 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The Punter has tried to avoid those put through the mill in New York, but it's not been easy, course and current form have seen his plan foiled....Read more »

Golf Betting: The BMW International Open

Tareq Quiroz / 24 June 2009 / 1 Comments

After a disjointed US Open, Tareq Quiroz is looking forward to a birdie fest in Germany......Read more »

US Open 2009: 409-1 Glover shocks golfing world

Joe Dyer / 23 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Journeyman American lands Bethpage victory to stun the Betfair layers......Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner: Rafael Cabrera-Bello

Paul Krishnamurty / 23 June 2009 / Leave a comment

When it comes to landing the big prices, Paul Krishnamurty knows every trick in the form book. This week he suggests you get behind a youngster with a world class long game......Read more »

US Open Reaction: Is golf becoming an outsiders' sport?

Paul Krishnamurty / 23 June 2009 / 1 Comments

Lucas Glover traded at [410.0] on his way to winning the US Open - joining Shane Lowry, Danny Lee and Christian Cavear on 2009's list of unlikely winners - but Paul Krishnamurty is not throwing the formbook out just yet....Read more »

The Punter's US Open Diary - Glover holds firm

Steven Rawlings / 22 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Not the result he wanted but Steve's still chiselled out a reasonable profit, and there's always next year......Read more »

US Open Betting: Look to lay shock front-runners as pressure takes its toll

Paul Krishnamurty / 22 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Over £1000 has been matched on Ricky Barnes at the maximum odds of [1000.00], and over £500 at [400.00] on Lucas Glover. Anyone who has taken those odds deserves the heartiest of congratulations, because quite frankly this must be the...Read more »

The Punter's US Open Diary - He couldn't, could he?

Steven Rawlings / 22 June 2009 / Leave a comment

It's been a long haul but it's all set up for another exciting Monday finish at the US Open....Read more »

US Open 2-Balls Betting: Back Fisher to reel in Hamilton

Paul Krishnamurty / 21 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty looks ahead to today's 2-balls at the US Open where the likes of Ross Fisher and Vijay Singh look solid prices to beat their playing partners....Read more »

The Punter's US Open Diary - It's been a long and frustrating day

Steven Rawlings / 21 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Three days in and the tournament's barely passed halfway. The rain keeps pounding Bethpage and a Monday finish looks a distinct possibility....Read more »

US Open Betting: Poulter and Mickelson should provide good trades

Paul Krishnamurty / 20 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty talks us through the main stories from day one at Bethpage Black where the coure itself isn't playing too hard but the conditions are causing havoc. It would be silly to ever dismiss Tiger Woods' chances but the...Read more »

The Punter's US Open Diary - Lefty gets lucky

Steven Rawlings / 20 June 2009 / Leave a comment

One of Steve's pick, Phil Mickelson, certainly had the luck of the draw once the rain finally relented at the US Open, but he fears a charge from you know who later today....Read more »

US Open Betting: The pick of the opening day three-ball bets

Paul Krishnamurty / 17 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Camilo Villegas can eclipse Sergio Garcia and Adam Scott on day one, says Paul Krishnamurty, but who are his other three selections?...Read more »

Playing The US Open Odds: Top South African market

Paul Krishnamurty / 17 June 2009 / Leave a comment

A mixture of poor records, inexperience and fading form among his rivals leave Tim Clark as the South Africa to have on your side at Bethpage, says Paul Krishnamurty....Read more »

US Open Betting Preview: Class will out at Bethpage Black

Tareq Quiroz / 17 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Tiger should win, says Tareq Quiroz, but look for genuine quality for your back-up bets in case he doesn't....Read more »

PGA Tour Betting: Three against the field at the US Open

Dan Geraghty / 17 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Dan Geraghty outlines his three bets for the action at Bethpage Black....Read more »

The Punter's picks for the US Open

Steven Rawlings / 17 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The Punter ignores Tiger, for now, but finds room for a few old favourites, as he hopes for the sporting story of the year....Read more »

Playing the US Open Odds: The pick of the tournament matchbets

Paul Krishnamurty / 16 June 2009 / Leave a comment

A matchbet is a great way of enjoying a tournament as even if your player finishes amongst the also-rans he can still be a winner. Paul Krishnamurty picks three players who can get the better of a rival (Miguel might...Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner: US Open special!

Paul Krishnamurty / 16 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Four US Open bets all trading at [100.0] or over. If you fancy a long-odds bet, Paul Krishnamurty has the tips to get you on your way......Read more »

Playing The US Open Odds: Top Australian market

Steven Rawlings / 16 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Steve thinks he's unearthed a favourite that's worth opposing with just about the hottest player on the planet. And he doesn't mean Tiger Woods!...Read more »

Playing The US Open Odds: Hole-In-One market

Steven Rawlings / 16 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Bethpage yielded three aces in 2002 and Steve fancies that at least one this year is a distinct possibility...Read more »

US Open Betting: Harrington only cares about these Majors

Bill Elliott / 15 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Bill Elliott reads between the lines as Padraig Harrington discusses his chances ahead of the US Open, starting on Thursday....Read more »

US Open Betting: McIlroy is a huge talent but let's not get ahead of ourselves

Tareq Quiroz / 15 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Tareq Quiroz is the first to praise young Rory's long game and precocious talent but warns his would-be backers that the US Open represents a whole new kettle of fish......Read more »

Playing The US Open Odds: First Round Leader

Steven Rawlings / 15 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The Punter looks to an experienced, straight hitting player to make the early running at Bethpage on Thursday....Read more »

Playing The US Open Odds: Victory Margin market

Steven Rawlings / 15 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Forget Tiger's demolition job at Pebble Beech - that was a one-off - it will be tight at Bethpage, says The Punter....Read more »

The Punter enjoys a stress-free wire to wire winner

Steven Rawlings / 15 June 2009 / Leave a comment

It's a completely stress-free evening for The Punter as Brian Gay strolls to a comfortable five shot victory in Memphis, booking himself a place in the Bethpage field....Read more »

US Open Odds Focus: The winner without Woods market

Tareq Quiroz / 14 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Seasoned golf watcher Tareq Quiroz looks at the ingredients you need to find a successful pick in the betting without Tiger....Read more »

US Open Betting Portfolio: Bethpage Brits bring serious challenge for major honours

Paul Krishnamurty / 14 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Casey, McIlroy, Westwood ... Britain has a serious chance of breaking its US Open voodoo, says Paul Krishnamurty....Read more »

US Open 2009: Lee Westwood talks to Betfair ahead of his favourite major

Bill Elliott / 13 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Bill Elliott caught up with the world's 19th best golfer ahead of a tournament that has treated him well down the years......Read more »

The Punter's Halfway update from the St Jude Classic

Steven Rawlings / 13 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The Brian Gay birdie bus has Steve worried as it starts to leak oil and there'll be no repeat of the Hilton Head demolition but can The Punter's pick steer his way to victory in Tennessee?...Read more »

US Open 2009: When Tiger's this good are the rest playing for a distant second?

Paul Krishnamurty / 11 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Golf betting guru Paul Krishnamurty focuses on Tiger Woods, who showed such outrageous form last weekend that he trades at just [3.0] to win at Bethpage Black. But at that price, can you take a risk on any golfer against...Read more »

US Open Betting Portfolio: Five to oppose at Bethpage

Paul Krishnamurty / 10 June 2009 / Leave a comment

On a course that takes no prisoners, accuracy and mental stamina are essential for a serious crack at the US Open, says Paul Krishnamurty as he nominates five players who it may pay to oppose......Read more »

St Jude Classic Betting: Olazabal can surprise at massive price

Tareq Quiroz / 10 June 2009 / Leave a comment

With the world of golf excited by Tiger's incredible win last weekend, the mere mortals of the tour are left to prepare for next week's US Open, writes Tareq Quiroz. So who will seize the day at Southwind?...Read more »

PGA Tour Betting: Three against the field at the St Jude Classic

Dan Geraghty / 10 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Daniel Geraghty heads to Elvis country as he bids to maintain his good form at the St Jude Classic......Read more »

The Punter's picks for the St Jude Classic

Steven Rawlings / 09 June 2009 / Leave a comment

There's no event in Europe this week but will there be a big priced winner in Memphis? And will Steve manage to find him?...Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner: Scott McCarron

Paul Krishnamurty / 09 June 2009 / Leave a comment

This veteran is a straight driver - a key stat at Southwind - and could reward at odds of [210.0]....Read more »

St Jude Classic Betting: Ignore the big names this week and focus on the course experts

Paul Krishnamurty / 09 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Mickelson, Garcia, Stenson and Harrington are in the lineup at Southwind, but a couple of old timers make more appeal for Paul Krishnamurty....Read more »

US Open Odds: Tiger all the rage after Memorial triumph

Joe Dyer / 08 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Woods the overwhelming favourite after second victory of comeback....Read more »

US Open Betting Portfolio: Three course specialists who could reward backers at Bethpage Black

Paul Krishnamurty / 08 June 2009 / 1 Comments

You need a certain type of player on your side at the US Open as this, like no other major, rewards a particular kind of golfer. Paul Krishnamurty outlines three who could come through for a top-10 finish or even...Read more »

The Punter: Woods to the rescue again

Steven Rawlings / 08 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The shock winners keep coming in Europe as another [1000.0] shot is victorious, but it's all a little more predictable in the US where Tiger's return to form saves the day for Steve......Read more »

Huldahl joins the 1000 club

Joe Dyer / 08 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Surprise Wales Open winner backed at the maximum price on Betfair......Read more »

The Punter's Halfway Update: Wide open tournaments either side of the pond

Steven Rawlings / 06 June 2009 / Leave a comment

The Punter's portfolio isn't looking particularly good for either golf event so far this week. Here's what's happened so far......Read more »

Memorial Tournament Betting: Tiger can get back to winning ways on course he loves

Tareq Quiroz / 03 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Tiger's current price of [4.0] is way too big for Tareq Quiroz to resist......Read more »

PGA Tour Betting: Three Against The Field at the Memorial Tournament

Dan Geraghty / 03 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Three big names for Dan Geraghty as he searches for a winner from a trio of golfers....Read more »

The Punter's picks for the Wales Open and Memorial Tournament

Steven Rawlings / 03 June 2009 / Leave a comment

A raft of absentees sees Steve plump for some big-priced outsiders in Wales, while there's a little more quality on show in Ohio....Read more »

Golf Betting: Is it time to take McIlroy on?

Steven Rawlings / 02 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Rory McIlroy is a wonderful golfer, of that there is no doubt, but he's been distinctly shaky in the mix of late and Steve Rawlings wonders if the Holywood star is to be trusted when going for the win......Read more »

Golf Betting: How much does recent form matter?

Paul Krishnamurty / 02 June 2009 / Leave a comment

In an insightful blog posting Paul Krishnamurty considers the importance of recent form when betting on golf. All those piling into Paul Casey at the moment take note!...Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner: Danny Willett

Paul Krishnamurty / 02 June 2009 / Leave a comment

Former the world's top amateur, Willett has the goods to land three-figure odds at the Celtic Manor Wales Open, says Paul Krishnamurty....Read more »

US Open 2009: Bill Elliot's thoughts on the year's second major

Bill Elliott / 01 June 2009 / 1 Comments

Our man has been watching the cream of European talent over the last three weeks and here muses on Rory McIlroy's chances at Bethpage Black....Read more »

The Punter's Weekend: 869-1 Cevaer shocks European golf

Steven Rawlings / 01 June 2009 / Leave a comment

He didn't get those big odds but "French plodder's" win was good news for Steve Rawlings....Read more »