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The Punter's halfway update from the Dubai World Championship

Steven Rawlings / 20 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Not the greatest of starts for Steve but its all set up for a thrilling finish to the Race to Dubai...Read more »

Dubai World Championship Betting: Poulter to steal the limelight

Mike Norman / 18 November 2009 / Leave a comment

All the talk pre-tournament is about the four men that can lift the Race to Dubai title... and England's Ian Poulter won't like not being one of them says "Mystical" Mike Norman. Beware of the angry golfer is Mike's advice....Read more »

The Punter's picks for the Dubai World Championship

Steven Rawlings / 17 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Steve's tried to solve the tricky Race to Dubai finale puzzle, but even if he fails, at least he'll get some kip this week......Read more »

Dubai World Championship Betting: McIlroy madness as one-time Tour winner goes off favourite

Tareq Quiroz / 17 November 2009 / Leave a comment

TQ just cannot have Rory McIlroy as the clear favourite for this week's Dubai World Championship. Here's why...Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner: Johan Edfors

Paul Krishnamurty / 17 November 2009 / Leave a comment

In a season of shocks it would be fitting for the European Tour's flagship event to fall to a player trading at three-figures - so here's Paul Krishnamurty's prediction for an outsider worth backing...Read more »

Race to Dubai Betting: Kaymer and Fisher can provide one more late swing in money list race

Paul Krishnamurty / 17 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Paul Krishnamurty runs the rule over the contenders for the Race to Dubai which comes to a crescendo at the Dubai World Championship...Read more »

Race To Dubai Betting: McIlroy heads high quality field for Europe's biggest prize

Bill Elliott / 16 November 2009 / Leave a comment

In the plush surroundings of the Earth Course - an 'oasis of risk and reward' - the cream of the European tour is preparing to compete in the final leg of the lucrative Race To Dubai. Bill Elliott asks if...Read more »

The Punter's review of yet another roller-coaster weekend of golf betting

Steven Rawlings / 16 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Steve's tired but happy, as Ames pulls off an unlikely success at Disney.....Read more »

The Punter's halfway update from the Australian Masters, the Hong Kong Open and the Childrens Network Classic

Steven Rawlings / 13 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Pre-event pick, Tiger Woods, is in control down under, but that doesn't stop Steve moaning......Read more »

PGA Tour Betting: Three against the field at the Children's Network Classic

Dan Geraghty / 11 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Dan Geraghty is going for talented players without a win this season to break their duck in the last PGA Tour event of the year...Read more »

UBS Hong Kong Open Betting: Show a little Curtis-y to America's Ben

Mike Norman / 11 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The Race to Dubai is well and truly on with Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy battling it out in Hong Kong this week. But it's a not so well known American who has caught the eye of our golf enthusiast...Read more »

The Punter's picks for the Australian Masters, the Hong Kong Open and the Childrens Network Classic

Steven Rawlings / 10 November 2009 / Leave a comment

There's another weekend of sleep deprivation in store for Steve, but could Tiger Woods make it all worthwhile...?...Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner: Dean Wilson

Paul Krishnamurty / 10 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Veteran golfer needs something big to save his PGA Tour card and that makes him this week's three-figure bet...Read more »

Is this the best week of the golf betting calendar?

Paul Krishnamurty / 10 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Tiger's in Australia on a grand, old course, the Race to Dubai is entering a crucial phase and several members of the PGA Tour will be playing for their careers as the Fall Series comes to a crescendo. Paul Krishnamurty...Read more »

Has Tiger lost his last round mojo?

Tareq Quiroz / 09 November 2009 / Leave a comment

A poor final round from Tiger in Shanghai on Sunday was far from an isolated incident, could it be that many punters' favourite money-making machine has lost his edge?...Read more »

The Punter: 'Golf never ceases to amaze me'

Steven Rawlings / 08 November 2009 / Leave a comment

There was a crazy five minutes at the HSBC Champions Trophy, but did Steve profit from all the Shanghai shenanigans?...Read more »

The Punter's halfway update from the HSBC Champions Trophy

Steven Rawlings / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment

It's mouth-wateringly poised in Shanghai, with a leaderboard that the organisers could have only dreamt off......Read more »

Golf Betting: Three against the field at the HSBC Champions

Dan Geraghty / 04 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Daniel Geraghty is incredulous at the odds available on China's best golfer. Meanwhile, a Japanese superstar and certain young Irishman arrive in Asia in good form....Read more »

WGC - HSBC Champions Betting: Casey and Harrington amongst Europe's best

Mike Norman / 04 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Tiger Woods and co are coming to town for the European Tour's latest event, and because Woods is the most likely winner, "Mystical" Mike Norman suggests looking at some alternative markets in search of a winner....Read more »

The Punter's picks for the WGC-HSBC Champions Trophy

Steven Rawlings / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Steve plumps for a plethora of players in China as he seeks out a Shanghai surprise...Read more »

World Matchplay was great for English golf but not so great for, well, matchplay golf

Tareq Quiroz / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Ross Fisher became the latest English golfer to win in recent weeks but meddling with the classic matchplay format lessens the win a little for Tareq Quiroz...Read more »

Find Me A 100 Winner: Soren Kjeldsen

Paul Krishnamurty / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Consistent Dane's game has shifted up a gear and he may reward a trade at 160 for the latest WGC event...Read more »

WGC-HSBC Champions Trophy Betting: Will Woods make it third time lucky at Sheshan?

Paul Krishnamurty / 03 November 2009 / Leave a comment

To back or lay Tiger Woods, that is the question for anyone contemplating the WGC-HSBC Champions Trophy odds this week. Paul Krishnamurty outlines three reasons to do either...Read more »

The Punter looks back on a weekend that saw a wash out in Mississippi, a stop start winner in Singapore and a Wentworth lad win the World Match Play.

Steven Rawlings / 01 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Steve's had a quiet weekend - days out, nights out, even gardening, but has he been winning?...Read more »

Volvo World Matchplay Golf Betting: Kim to reel in Fisher

Paul Krishnamurty / 01 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Two young guns go head to head in the final of the World Matchplay in the shape of Anthony Kim and Ross Fisher. Here's why the American should come out on top, says Paul Krishnamurty....Read more »

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 »