October 2009

The Punter's (sort of) halfway update from the Barclays Singapore Open, Volvo World Match Play and Viking Classic

Steven Rawlings / 31 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Weather delays all over the place again this week, and its turned into a quiet weekend for Steve...Read more »

Volvo World Match Play Semi-Final Tips: Outsiders can land the blows against mercurial opponents

Paul Krishnamurty / 30 October 2009 / Leave a comment

There are some very tough match-ups in Spain tomorrow and Paul Krishnamurty will be seeking to back outsiders in what are likely to be a pair of tight deciders...Read more »

Volvo World Match Play Tips: Value hunting on day two

Paul Krishnamurty / 29 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty looks ahead to two potential group deciders where he's going for long term class over current form...Read more »

Volvo World Match Play Tips: The best of the opening day betting

Paul Krishnamurty / 28 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty's strategy is clear on day one of the World Match Play - get against Sergio Garcia in both his group matches...Read more »

Volvo World Match Play Odds: Where's the value in the winner's market?

Paul Krishnamurty / 28 October 2009 / Leave a comment

There's a revised format to the 'new' World Match Play and it won't benefit any players carrying injuries. With that in mind, Paul Krishnamurty has a view on two players who could oblige at attractive odds...Read more »

PGA Tour Betting: Three against the field at the Viking Classic

Dan Geraghty / 28 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Scotland-born Aussie golfer is the real deal and can pick up one of the end-of-season tournaments, says Dan Geraghty...Read more »

Singapore Open Betting: Asian Order of Merit at the mercy of Jaidee

Mike Norman / 28 October 2009 / Leave a comment

With some of Europe's best golfers absent this week, a tremendous opportunity has arisen for Thongchai Jaidee to wrap up the Asian Tour Order of Merit Say "Mystical" Mike Norman. But don't rule out Padraig Harrington....Read more »

The Punter's picks for the Barclays Singapore Open, Volvo World Match Play and Viking Classic

Steven Rawlings / 28 October 2009 / Leave a comment

It's wall to wall stuff this week from Singapore to Mississippi and our man's confident in the East, cagey in Spain and almost obliged in the States...Read more »

Viking Classic Betting: Money list strugglers worth following at this late stage of the season

Paul Krishnamurty / 27 October 2009 / Leave a comment

There are big names and small names all battling it out to earn enough corn to hold on to their Tour cards. Paul Krishnamurty picks out a few who appeal in the Viking Classic odds...Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner: Ryan Palmer

Paul Krishnamurty / 27 October 2009 / Leave a comment

This Texan is used to performing at the business end of the season and rates a decent bet at the Viking Classic, says Paul Krishnamurty...Read more »

The Punter reviews the most eventful Sunday in a long, long while, but did he win?

Steven Rawlings / 26 October 2009 / Leave a comment

It was an amazing final day in Spain and Arizona, where there were twists and turns a plenty, but did Steve manage to make a profit?...Read more »

The Punter's halfway update from the Castello Masters and the Frys.com Open

Steven Rawlings / 23 October 2009 / Leave a comment

It's all happening in Spain - A contentious weather break, a Major disqualification, a promising youngster falling down the stairs and a leader with a broken foot!...Read more »

Castello Masters Betting: Beware of the (previously) injured golfer

Mike Norman / 21 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Martin Kaymer may be returning to action after a seven week absence, but the form he was in prior to his foot injury entitles him to go very close at the Castello Masters says "Mystical" Mike Norman....Read more »

PGA Tour Betting: Three against the field at the Frys.com Open

Dan Geraghty / 21 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Tiny Tim is the headline selection again for Dan Geraghty - the talented little South African has GOT to win soon!...Read more »

The Punter's picks for the Castello Masters and the Frys.com Open

Steven Rawlings / 20 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Steve's swerving Sergio in Spain and keeping faith with a couple of last week's picks in the States...Read more »

Pair of winners highlight a great week for betting.betfair's golf tipsters

Joe Dyer / 20 October 2009 / Leave a comment

New man Mike Norman and BB veteran Paul Krishnamurty both come up trumps with last week's offerings...Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner: Paul Goydos

Paul Krishnamurty / 20 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Tee-to-green accuracy and a deadly short game make Goydos worth a tickle at odds of 120 in the Frys.com Open, says Paul Krishnamurty...Read more »

Race to Dubai Betting: Westwood comes to the fore as race reaches latter stages

Tareq Quiroz / 20 October 2009 / Leave a comment

As the Race to Dubai rolls on, Tareq Quiroz takes a look at the effect that tournaments such as this are having on the sport....Read more »

Grand Slam of Golf Betting Preview: Side with the steady Eddies

Paul Krishnamurty / 20 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Different opinions, different angles, different bets. That's what betting is all about and what Betfair is all about. Paul Krishnamurty tells us why he disagrees with fellow golf columnist The Punter and thinks "El Pato" is worth ducking for the...Read more »

The Punter takes a look at this week's Grand Slam of Golf

Steven Rawlings / 19 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Steve's looked hard at the Grand Slam of Golf and he can't see beyond the favourite in Bermuda...Read more »

A small profit this week for The Punter, but it was a very frustrating night in Vegas

Steven Rawlings / 19 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Steve's on the wrong side of a coin toss in Europe and is denied a monster win in the States......Read more »

The Punter's halfway update at the Portugal Masters and the JT Shriners Hospitals Open

Steven Rawlings / 17 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Steve tries out a new strategy, which has worked so far - abandon your book and go to the pub!...Read more »

PGA Tour Betting: Three against the field at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals Open

Dan Geraghty / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

It's pro-am time in the US with all-singing, all-dancing popster Justin Timberlake hosting his very own tournament. Dan Geraghty picks his top-three from the JT Shriners Hospitals Open odds......Read more »

Portugal Masters Betting: Westwood can't fail to contend

Mike Norman / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

European Tour golf is full of sunshine and birdies at this time of the year says "Mystical" Mike Norman, and he thinks it's impossible for Lee Westwood not to be in contention over in Portugal come Sunday afternoon....Read more »

The Punter's picks for the Portugal Masters and the JT Shriners Hospitals Open

Steven Rawlings / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Steve goes for some big priced players again this week as he tries his luck in Portugal and Las Vegas...Read more »

Golf Betting Blog: Busy schedule gives Europe Ryder Cup advantage

Tareq Quiroz / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Whilst Ross McGowan was tearing the place up in the Madrid Masters last week most golfing eyes were on events in the Presidents Cup. We had great players, a top course and a terrific format. So, why was the whole...Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner: Robert Garrigus

Paul Krishnamurty / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Summerlin is a low-scoring course and this 'huge-hitting birdie machine' will love that, says Paul Krishnamurty...Read more »

PGA Tour Betting: Five to follow during the Fall Series

Paul Krishnamurty / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

These guys will be feeling the pressure as they attempt to keep their tour cards but Paul Krishnamurty spies either form, class or bottle in this quintet as the PGA Tour enters its autumn days...Read more »

It's a poor week for The Punter as Ross McGowan bags his maiden win

Steven Rawlings / 11 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Nothing but frustration for Steve as promising starts turn sour and odds on Sergio goes un-layed....Read more »

The Punter's Jorge Campillo's bang there at halfway in Madrid, but can he get past Sergio?

Steven Rawlings / 10 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Steve's got a couple of big priced picks in contention in Spain, but what's the plan now?...Read more »

Golf Betting Blog: The hottest players on the European Tour right now!

Tareq Quiroz / 07 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Tareq Quiroz highlights the form players from the Tour in recent weeks...Read more »

The Madrid Masters Betting: Spanish duo can go well on home soil

Mike Norman / 07 October 2009 / Leave a comment

It's not just football and reality TV that "Mystical" Mike Norman knows a thing or two about, he's also a lover of all things golf - and when it comes to the European Tour there's hardly a soul in the...Read more »

The Punter's picks for the Madrid Masters and the Presidents Cup

Steven Rawlings / 06 October 2009 / Leave a comment

After making a pig's ear of last week's event, Steve looks to make nothing but profit in Madrid and San Francisco......Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner: Peter Lawrie

Paul Krishnamurty / 06 October 2009 / Leave a comment

This Irishman loves his Spanish golf so what on earth is he doing trading at [140.0], asks Paul Krishnamurty......Read more »

Presidents Cup Betting: USA are way too short at 1.38

Paul Krishnamurty / 06 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty makes a compelling case for opposing the USA at their current low price in the Presidents Cup odds...Read more »

The Punter: "It's a massive day for young Rory, but what pressure..."

Steven Rawlings / 04 October 2009 / Leave a comment

With no result either side of the Atlantic yet, Steve takes a look at today's final round in Scotland......Read more »

The Punter's halfway update from the Alfred Dunhill Championship and the Turning Stone Resort Championship

Steven Rawlings / 02 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Steve braces himself for gusting winds in Scotland and more disappointment in America......Read more »