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The Punter's Halfway update from the Open de France and the AT & T National

4 July 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Tiger's taken control of the AT&T National and Steve's happy to let him get on with it. Away from that, he's focusing all his efforts on the Open de France... More

Open De France Betting: Turnberry build-up gets underway in earnest

1 July 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

The Tour heads to France but it's a pair of Spaniards who have caught TQ's eye in the betting...... More

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

30 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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.... More

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

30 June 2009 | About Dan Geraghty | Three Against The Field

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

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

30 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | British Open

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

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

30 June 2009 | About Joe Dyer | British Open

BMW International win puts Englishman in the field for third major of the year.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: David Drysdale

30 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

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.... More

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

29 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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?... More

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

27 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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

Golf Betting: Once a choker, always a choker?

26 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | General

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

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

24 June 2009 | About Joe Dyer | British Open

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

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

24 June 2009 | About Dan Geraghty | Three Against The Field

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

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

24 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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.... More

Golf Betting: The BMW International Open

24 June 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

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

US Open 2009: 409-1 Glover shocks golfing world

23 June 2009 | About Joe Dyer | US Open

Journeyman American lands Bethpage victory to stun the Betfair layers...... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Rafael Cabrera-Bello

23 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

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...... More

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

23 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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.... More

The Punter's US Open Diary - Glover holds firm

22 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | US Open

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

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

22 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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... More

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

22 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | US Open

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

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

21 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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.... More

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

21 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | US Open

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

US Open Betting: Poulter and Mickelson should provide good trades

20 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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... More

The Punter's US Open Diary - Lefty gets lucky

20 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | US Open

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.... More

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

17 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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

Playing The US Open Odds: Top South African market

17 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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.... More

US Open Betting Preview: Class will out at Bethpage Black

17 June 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | US Open

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

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

17 June 2009 | About Dan Geraghty | US Open

Dan Geraghty outlines his three bets for the action at Bethpage Black.... More

The Punter's picks for the US Open

17 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | US Open

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

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

16 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: US Open special!

16 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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...... More

Playing The US Open Odds: Top Australian market

16 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | US Open

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!... More

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

16 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | US Open

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

US Open Betting: Harrington only cares about these Majors

15 June 2009 | About Bill Elliott | US Open

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

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

15 June 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | US Open

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...... More

Playing The US Open Odds: First Round Leader

15 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | US Open

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

Playing The US Open Odds: Victory Margin market

15 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | US Open

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

The Punter enjoys a stress-free wire to wire winner

15 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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.... More

US Open Odds Focus: The winner without Woods market

14 June 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | US Open

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

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

14 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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

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

13 June 2009 | About Bill Elliott | US Open

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

The Punter's Halfway update from the St Jude Classic

13 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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?... More

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

11 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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... More

US Open Betting Portfolio: Five to oppose at Bethpage

10 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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...... More

St Jude Classic Betting: Olazabal can surprise at massive price

10 June 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

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?... More

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

10 June 2009 | About Dan Geraghty | Three Against The Field

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

The Punter's picks for the St Jude Classic

9 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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?... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Scott McCarron

9 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

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

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

9 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

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

US Open Odds: Tiger all the rage after Memorial triumph

8 June 2009 | About Joe Dyer | US Open

Woods the overwhelming favourite after second victory of comeback.... More

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

8 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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... More

The Punter: Woods to the rescue again

8 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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...... More

Huldahl joins the 1000 club

8 June 2009 | About Joe Dyer | Betfacts

Surprise Wales Open winner backed at the maximum price on Betfair...... More

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

6 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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

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

3 June 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

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

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

3 June 2009 | About Dan Geraghty | Three Against The Field

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

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

3 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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.... More

Golf Betting: Is it time to take McIlroy on?

2 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | Profile

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...... More

Golf Betting: How much does recent form matter?

2 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | General

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!... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Danny Willett

2 June 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

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

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

1 June 2009 | About Bill Elliott | US Open

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.... More

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

1 June 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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

The Punter: The crazy trans-Atlantic Singh double!

30 May 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

In spite of a couple of lost causes it's so far so good at the European Open as the Punter grabs a decent price on the current leader. Meanwhile, could Vijay be on his way back to the winner's circle... More

European Open Betting: Garcia primed for wire to wire

27 May 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

There's a buzz about the European tour at the moment and a quality field at the London Golf Club will make for a compelling contest, says Tareq Quiroz.... More

PGA Tour Betting: Three Against The Field at the Crowne Plaza Invitational

27 May 2009 | About Dan Geraghty | Three Against The Field

Dan Geraghty turns his attention to one of the oldest tournaments on the PGA Tour.... More

The Punter's picks for the European Open and Crowne Plaza Invitational

27 May 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Steven Rawlings has made his initial moves in the betting for this week's big two golf tournaments...... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Steve Flesch

26 May 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | Find Me A 100 Winner

This lefty plays well when he likes the track and he loves the Colonial Country Club, says Steve Rawlings.... More

The Punter: Casey overcomes different kettle of Fisher

25 May 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Our man has a night on the tiles after excitement in Texas ends in disappointment. Meanwhile, as Paul Casey climbs to number three in the world rankings, can the Punter make it two winning weeks in a row?... More

US Open 2009 Course Guide: Only the longest and straightest will survive the beast of Bethpage

24 May 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

Paul Krishnamurty considers the stats worth noting as the US Open returns to Bethpage Black for 2009's second major.... More

The Punter's halfway update from the BMW PGA and Byron Nelson Championships

23 May 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Steve is guaranteed a win at the European Tour's premier event, the only question is how big it will be...... More

Brush with Tour's nearly men keeps Casey at the top of his game...

20 May 2009 | About Bill Elliott | Profile

Bill Elliott caught up with Paul Casey ahead of the BMW PGA Championship and found a player revitalised and at the peak of his game.... More

PGA Tour Betting: Three Against the Field at the Byron Nelson Championship

20 May 2009 | About Dan Geraghty | Three Against The Field

Dan Geraghty once again selects a trio of swingers to have on your side in the betting on this week's big PGA Tour event.... More

BMW PGA Championship Betting: Long-hitter Stenson is a worthy favourite

20 May 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

With a course which provides a test for even the very best as well as a worthy favourite, it's no surprise that Tareq Quiroz considers this weekend's BMW PGA Championship to be one of the season's premier tournaments.... More

The Punter's picks for the BMW PGA Championship and Byron Nelson Championship

20 May 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Two big tournaments on either side of the Atlantic see Steve making plenty of selections in a bid to break his current poor run...... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Jeff Klauk

19 May 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Nationwide Tour graduate has made a solid start to his PGA career and a win at a big price could be round the corner...... More

BMW PGA Championship Betting: No chance for the amateurs this week as top pros assemble at Wentworth

19 May 2009 | About Bill Elliott | Golf Events

There'll be no repeat of Shane Lowry's odds-defying victory this week as it's strictly professionals in Surrey. Bill Elliott will be there...... More

Race To Dubai Betting: Time to press up on Casey as money list hots up

19 May 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Race To Dubai

After tipping Paul Casey for the Race to Dubai way back in the autumn, Paul Krishnamurty sees no reason to change tack now... Especially with a wet Wentworth likely to suit his game this weekend.... More

The Punter's Weekend: What hope for us punters when the Lowrys and Lees are winning?

18 May 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Steve Rawlings got the winner in the US but it was a frustrating affair after backing Zach Johnson many times in the weeks before the Texas Open. Meanwhile the surprise Irish Open champ was a real headscratcher for all those... More

999-1 Shane Lowry lands the Irish Open at Baltray

18 May 2009 | About Editor | Betfacts

Irish Amateur wins the title after dramatic 18th hole missed putt and three-hole play-off!... More

The Punter's Halfway Update: Likely winner remains a mystery in Ireland

16 May 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Tough conditions for those with early tee times means a huge advantage for players going out in the afternoon at the Irish Open. Could the Punter's picks capitalise? Meanwhile, in Texas, Justin Leonard is out to peg back Paul Goydos.... More

Golf Betting: "McIlroy's selfish streak may not be a bad thing"

14 May 2009 | About Ralph Ellis | General

As he looks to add another title to his very young yet very illustrious career, Rory McIlroy had some slightly derisory comments to make about the Ryder Cup. But they are testament to his single-mindedness and determination, says Ralph Ellis.... More

Irish Open Betting: Home sweet Harrington?

13 May 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

County Louth Golf Club will draw every ounce of links expertise from the Irish Open winner this weekend. And, if he is to prevail in front of his supporter, Padraig Harrington will need to raise his game considerably, says Tareq... More

The Punter: Poor weather potato rollers primed for Irish Open

13 May 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter passes over the favourite at the Irish Open in favour of players who he believes have the game to combat tough conditions. Meanwhile, in Texas, the jollies are limbering up to go lower and lower again.... More

Golf Betting: Three against the field at the Texas Valero Open

13 May 2009 | About Dan Geraghty | General

Daniel Geraghty scours a weakened field for value and finds players with course form and a point to prove...... More

Golf Betting: Rory and co can keep Irish eyes smiling

12 May 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

There may have only been three home-grown champions at the Irish Open but there's consistently been an emerald presence on the leader board, says Paul Krishnamurty. And this weekend's tournament boasts the strongest Irish field yet...... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Michael Hoey

12 May 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

This week's 100 hopeful was a winner last month and Paul Krishnamurty is backing him for more glory.... More

The Punter: May misery

11 May 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

A spectacular crash and a thunderstorm can't prevent the Italian Open from ending as a damp squid. Meanwhile, after a lamentable final round from Tiger for the second week in a row, Ben Crane condemns the Punter to yet another... More

The Punter's Halfway Update: Angel win would send me to seventh heaven

9 May 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter hasn't had a particularly great start over at the Italian Open but things look a little rosier on the other side of the pond where one of his favourites Ben Crane is going well and that man Angel... More

Players' Championship Betting: Return to Sawgrass can rouse out of sorts Garcia

6 May 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Spaniard may be lacking form but he's the real deal, a proven winner and at [44.0] he must be backed at Sawgrass, says Tareq Quiroz.... More

PGA Tour Betting: Three Against the Field at the Players Championship

6 May 2009 | About Dan Geraghty | Golf Events

Dan Geraghty makes his three weekly golf bets - this time from the Sawgrass odds.... More

The Punter's picks for the Italian Open and Players' Championship

6 May 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

It's been tough recently for Steve Rawlings, who's enduring a bad run which was topped by Zach Johnson's blow-up at Quail Hollow. Will it turn around this week?... More

Players Championship Betting: Below-par Tiger must be taken on at Sawgrass

5 May 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

A stuttering Tiger goes to one of his least favourite courses this week and meaning the time has come to oppose Woods. Paul Krishnamurty explains...... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Four picks for the Players' Championship

5 May 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Paul Krishnamurty agrees that the Players' Championship is in fact the fifth Major and will be treating it as such by making four picks this week. First of all, he hopes Davis shows him some Love.... More

Hope, pain and false dawns - an afternoon trading on the US golf

4 May 2009 | About Editor | The Punter

It's been another bad week for Steve Rawlings who had to watch as [150.0] shot Zach Johnson blew up at the Quail Hollow Championship with the tournament at his mercy.... More

The Punter: Woods' green mile bungling blows Quail Hollow open

2 May 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

After a windy afternoon and with more bad weather forecast in Spain, The Punter takes a step back. Meanwhile, in America something strange is afoot...... More

Quail Hollow Championship Betting Preview: Tiger can strike up another win on comeback

29 April 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

The favourite simply needs to be backed at [4.2] this week, says Tareq Quiroz.... More

PGA Tour Betting: Three Against The Field at the Quail Hollow Championship

29 April 2009 | About Dan Geraghty | Golf Events

Poulter gets a second chance but which duo will join him in the Geraghty portfolio?... More

The Punter's picks for the Open De Espana and Quail Hollow Championship

29 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

It's a tactic that wouldn't have shown any profit over the last few years but Steve is backing the home team in Spain this week.... More

Quail Hollow Championship Betting: Mickelson the value as big two renew rivalry

28 April 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

The last four winners of the 'sixth major' have been class acts, says Paul Krishamurty, and, after showing at Augusta that he is up for a battle with Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson is a strong candidate to prevail at Quail... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Ben Curtis

28 April 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Paul Krishnamurty believes that a straight driver with a classy short game might be the man to bring in a big price this week...... More

The Punter: Less painful but still very painful

27 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter discusses his fortunes and misfortunes after an exciting finale on Jeju Island and a miserable day at the Zurich Classic...... More

The Punter's halfway update from Ballantine's Championship and Zurich Classic

25 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Strong winds in Korea have threatened to blow the whole tournament out of the water making punting even riskier than it usually is, Steve Rawlings has just about hung in there though...... More

Zurich Classic Betting: Back Nick to nick another victory

22 April 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Watney is a serious player now, says Tareq Quiroz, and deserves his place at the top of the market.... More

PGA Tour Betting: Three Against The Field at the Zurich Classic

22 April 2009 | About Dan Geraghty | Golf Events

It's two Yanks and a Brit for Dan Geraghty as he searches for a winning bet at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.... More

The Punter's picks for the Ballantine's Championship and Zurich Classic

22 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Steve Rawlings has found reason to swerve all the favourites on both tours this week.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Scott Piercy

21 April 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Nationwide Tour graduate is a big hitter and that will suit at the Zurich Classic says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

Ballantine's Championship Betting: Westwood can soothe the misery of formbook backers

21 April 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

It's been a hard year for favourite-backers so far but the Englishman's perfect iron play could help to soothe those early season losses says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

The Punter: A Strange back nine was Gonzo's downfall

20 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter talks us through the final round on both sides of the pond in what turned out to be a disappointing weekend.... More

Golf Betting: Big priced Strange triumphs in Beijing

19 April 2009 | About maxliu | General

Australian wins China Open with awesome back nine as Brit chokes on final round...... More

The Punter: Monty at his whingeing worst

18 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Despite raging at Sky programmers, The Punter gets off to a good start in the East before amateur putting puts paid to his chances of collecting. Meanwhile, a big-up to the snapper who risked the wrath of Europe's Ryder Cup... More

The Punter's picks for the Volvo China Open and Verizon Heritage

15 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

There's another cracking event in the US while The Race To Dubai serves up some uninspiring fare ... again.... More

Verizon Heritage Classic Betting: Favourite Furyk is one to avoid

15 April 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quioz is still coming down from the Masters high but the Verizon Heritage has got his dander up.... More

PGA Tour Betting: Three Against The Field at the Verizon Heritage Classic

15 April 2009 | About Dan Geraghty | Golf Events

Dan Geraghty is taking two handy Masters performers and a Ryder Cup star for his trio to back at this week's big PGA Tour event.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Ken Duke

14 April 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

He's never won on tour but 40-year-old Duke is playing some royally good golf at present, which makes odds of [230.0] worth an investment.... More

Maturing master Cabrera is a major player now

14 April 2009 | About Ralph Ellis | Profile

Ralph Ellis muses on the possibility of Cabrera lifting another of the big trophies this year.... More

Verizon Heritage Classic Betting: Time to jump aboard the 'Rory Express'

14 April 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

Links master McIlroy warrants backing this week in the US and in the longer term at Turnberry, says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

The Punter's Masters: Cheers from the gallery show Augusta is back to its thrilling best

13 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | US Masters

Judicious trading ensured Steve Rawlings made a good profit on the Masters.... More

The 2009 Masters on Betfair: Cabrera matched at 360 on his way to Augusta victory...

13 April 2009 | About Joe Dyer | US Masters

...while Perry and Campbell both trade odds-on before blowing their chances of victory.... More

US Masters Betting: Anything can happen on Sunday at Augusta

12 April 2009 | About Bill Elliott | US Masters

Bill Elliott tells us how the three at the top of the leaderboard were all extremely unlikely candidates to be in that position and why there may yet be a few surprises in store for everyone.... More

US Masters Betting: All green on Cabrera and one last chance to make money courtesy of Woods

12 April 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Paul Krishnamurty updates us on his position as we enter the final round of the US Masters and tells us why in the final round of two-balls Garcia is a lay and Woods is a back.... More

US Masters Betting: A coin toss between Cabrera and Perry

12 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | US Masters

The Punter can't see beyond the first five on the leaderboard going into the last round of the US Masters. But even more realistically, it will be down to Cabrera and Perry to fight it out for the right to... More

US Masters Betting: Jim Furyk could be the one making a move on "moving day"

11 April 2009 | About Bill Elliott | US Masters

Betting.betfair.com's golf correspondent at Augusta, Bill Elliott, on Tiger feeling the strain of the course, Garcia's stern test and why Jim Furyk could be the man making moves on day three.... More

US Masters Betting: Here's hoping the Angel can get off to a flyer

11 April 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Paul Krishnamurty wonders whether Tiger Woods is still a justified favourite and is happy with his selection of big-hitting Angel Cabrera, who has all the attributes to be a US Masters winner.... More

US Masters Halfway Update: My selections Mickelson and Perry strongly in the mix

11 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | US Masters

The Punter talks us through the highlights of day two at the US Masters where Tiger's progress has been somewhat cagey and two of his own selections are amongst the genuine favourites to be wearing a certain green jacket come... More

The Punter's Masters Diary: The crowd were loving it, I was hating it

10 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | US Masters

It was a frustrating first day for Steve, who watched Lefty produce one of his off-days while all around the scores were low.... More

Bill Elliott's Masters: The roar is back as blazers find the thrill factor

10 April 2009 | About Bill Elliott | US Masters

Acclaimed golf journalist Bill Elliott sums up a tumultuous first day at Augusta where scoring was easy again and the noise of the crowd told you all you needed to know.... More

US Masters Betting Update: Back high, lay low as a volatile weekend awaits

10 April 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

If low scoring Augusta continues to play like this we are set for a trader's dream...... More

Masters Tips: The pick of day one's three-balls

9 April 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Make master Mickelson and debutant Duke your day one bankers, says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

Masters 2009: Excitement all around as the golfing greats prepare for four days on the sweet greens of Augusta

8 April 2009 | About Bill Elliott | US Masters

Bill Elliott has been listening to Tiger, Padraig and Rory on the eve of the 73rd Masters.... More

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Tiger Woods won't win the Masters

8 April 2009 | About The Betfair Contrarian | US Masters

The Betfair Contrarian offers a number of compelling reasons why the world number one won't win his first major after returning from injury...... More

US Masters Betting: It's Westwood not Woods for TQ at the year's first major

8 April 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | US Masters

Golf previewer Tareq Quiroz looks ahead to long awaited US Masters, where he expects a major-less Englishman to shed that tag.... More

Playing The Masters Odds: First round leader market

8 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | US Masters

Fast starter or course specialist? Steve Rawlings examines the likely contenders to end day one top of the pile.... More

Three Against The Field at the US Masters

7 April 2009 | About Dan Geraghty | US Masters

Dan Geraghty is so frightened of Tiger he won't even get involved in a market involving the great man. His three weekly wagers all come from the betting without Woods market.... More

The Punter's picks for The Masters

7 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | US Masters

There are just two initial selections for Steve Rawlings this week but that's part of his strategy for a successful gambling weekend.... More

Masters 2009 Betting Portfolio: Goosen can be top rest of the world player

7 April 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Paul Krishnamurty believes that the Goose's timely return to form makes him a golden shout in the rest of the world market.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Masters special!

7 April 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Zach Johnson and Trevor Immelman were both three-figure winners of the Masters, so here are four players available at huge pre-tournament odds for glory at Augusta, 2009.... More

Masters Odds 2009: The Great Tiger Woods debate, is 3.35 value?

7 April 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Paul Krishnamurty takes an in-depth look at the price for the world no. 1 to land a fifth Masters title...... More

Playing The Masters Odds: Victory margin market

7 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | US Masters

Forget the victories of Woods and Faldo, Augusta means tight finishes so back accordingly.... More

Playing The Masters Odds: Top debutant market

7 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | US Masters

Ignore the big names and focus on a player with local knowledge, says Steven Rawlings.... More

Masters 2009 Betting Portfolio: Swedish World Cup heroes look the pick of continental Europe

6 April 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

On a course which has consistently exposed his putting weaknesses, Sergio Garcia does not represent value at Augusta and, while his Spanish compatriot might be a shrewder pick, Paul Krishnamurty recommends that we look North for the continent's best Masters... More

Masters 2009 Betting Portfolio: US golf in decline

6 April 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

They may have regained the Ryder Cup but US golf is not what it used to be, says Paul Krishnamurty. Beyond the big names, are there are any emerging American talents who could provide value at Augusta?... More

The Punter: I switched off. I'd seen enough.

6 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter looks on in horror as the dream of a monster win dies and Paul Lawrie loses the plot. Then, in an attempt to spare himself more indignity, he switches off and ends up missing a certain Irishman's first... More

Playing The Masters Odds: Hole-in-one market

5 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | US Masters

It's all about the 16th, says Steve Rawlings.... More

US Masters 2009: 30 times a spectator but the excitement is never dulled

5 April 2009 | About Bill Elliott | US Masters

Bill Elliott is at Augusta preparing for a week of Tiger, Padraig, Rory and more, hopefully topped with some final day drama.... More

Masters 2009 Betting Portfolio: Kim can be the first of the next generation to break through

5 April 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

A quintet of young stars have made their names over the last year but, of the group, it is Anthony Kim who looks primed to conquer Augusta, says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

Masters 2009 Betting Portfolio: Comfortable Casey Britain's best bet to end miserable Augusta run

5 April 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Paul Krishnamurty assesses the Augusta hopes of the leading British candidates.... More

The Punter's halfway update from the Portuguese Open and Shell Houston Open

4 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

It's windy, windy, windy at the two main events in the golf world this weekend, but with five players in the top-14 at Estoril, Steve Rawlings is confident he won't be blown away before Sunday...... More

Shell Houston Open Betting: Has Vijay come back to form in time for Augusta?

1 April 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz sifts through a top quality field in the last tournament before Augusta.... More

PGA Tour Betting: Three Against The Field at the Shell Houston Open

1 April 2009 | About Dan Geraghty | Golf Events

The Masters contenders are warming up for Augusta in Texas this week, so who does Dan Geraghty back to get into a winning frame of mind?... More

The Punter's picks for the Portuguese Open and Shell Houston Open

1 April 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The big names are in the US but the big prices are in Europe. Read The Punter's pre-tournament selections here.... More

Masters 2009 Betting Portfolio: Resurgent Mickelson leads the challenge as Euro stars falter

31 March 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Misfiring form of Harrington and Garcia leaves Big Phil as the big gun most likely to upset Woods' bid for a fifth Augusta crown, says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

Shell Houston Open Betting: Kim can restore reputation just in time for the Masters

31 March 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

A couple of months back punters could not get enough of the young American but wavering form has pushed his odds way out, now may be the time to back him says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Jonathan Byrd

31 March 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Consistent American is a three-time winner making odds of [120.0] to win the Shell Houston Open a value bet...... More

The Punter: Who else but Woods to help me out of a big hole?

30 March 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The great man wins the third tournament of his comeback to save our golf punter, Steve Rawlings, from a devastating loss.... More

The Punter's halfway update from the Open de Andalucia and the Arnold Palmer

28 March 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter on why things are looking better for him in Spain with picks Jimenez and Siem in contention than on the other side of the pond, where he expects Woods and O'Hair to get the better of his selections.... More

Open de Andalucía Betting: Home boy Lara can step up to Andalucian challenge

25 March 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

A home player has caught the eye of Tareq Quiroz in the betting ahead of this week's European Tour event.... More

PGA Tour Betting: Three Against The Field at the Arnold Palmer Invitational

25 March 2009 | About Dan Geraghty | Golf Events

Split your stake between two markets this weekend, says Dan Geraghty, because Tiger's gonna tear it up!... More

The Punter: Forget Tiger and back Vijay to bounce back at Bay Hill

25 March 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Arnold Palmer invitational will doubtless be another thrilling event but for now the week's most intriguing battle is being played out on the golf pages of Betting.Betfair as The Punter takes on Tiger and, in the process, a fellow... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: John Rollins

24 March 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Good course form and strong recent form are combined in 33-year-old Rollins who is currently available at [130.0].... More

Arnold Palmer Invitational Betting: Tiger must be backed on favoured track

24 March 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

The great man is returning to top form and continues his Masters tune-up with a visit to Bay Hill, one of his favourite courses, and that makes odds of [3.6] value, says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

The Punter: Losing week brings good run to an end

23 March 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Goosen is gifted the title on the PGA Tour while a semi-unknown takes the Madeira Islands Open. It all added up to misery for our columnist...... More

The Punter: Expect the unexpected

21 March 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

After a period of profit, the Punter, eternal optimist that he is, is expecting his luck to change for the worse. So how are his picks faring in the Madeira and the Transition? And what was Kenny Perry doing up... More

Transitions Championship Betting: Quality abounds in Florida

18 March 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz likes the look of a veteran with class on the PGA Tour this week.... More

PGA Tour Betting: Three Against The Field at the Transitions Championship

18 March 2009 | About Dan Geraghty | Golf Events

Jim's a winner and he can do it this week on the PGA Tour, says Dan Geraghty.... More

The Punter's picks for the Madeira Islands Open and Transitions Championship

18 March 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The European Tour has thrown up a very poor tournament in the shape of the Madeira Islands Open so the US will be Steve's focus this weekend...... More

Golf Betting: Mickelson renews greatest rivalry in time for Augusta

17 March 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | General

Life-long Lefty sceptic Paul Krishnamurty has had to revise his view of the world number two in recent weeks. However, Tiger Woods has never underestimated his rival and he will be keeping a close eye on Mickelson en route to... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Troy Matteson

17 March 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Paul Krishnamurty believes that an outsider who saves his best golf for the Sunshine State might be a hot tip for value this weekend.... More

Golf Betting: Why 2009 could see the most open Masters for a decade

17 March 2009 | About Bill Elliott | US Masters

With the Big One due to start in Augusta in only a few weeks, Bill Elliott wonders what last weekend's World Championship event told us about who might be in contention.... More

The Punter: Lefty pulls a whitey then a righty for sun stroke win

16 March 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

When Phil Mickelson was admitted to hospital with heat exhaustion and mild dehydration, The Punter feared his profits were about to dry up. However, the world number two returned to the tee refreshed and even managed to play a shot... More

The Punter's halfway update from the WGC-CA Championship and Puerto Rico Open

14 March 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

A cluster of market leaders makes up Steve's book after round two, but can one of them hold on?... More

WGC-CA Championship Betting: The pick of the first round three-balls

11 March 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

Aggressive, big-hitting Anthony Kim can thrive on his Doral debut.... More

PGA Tour Betting : Three Against The Field at the Puerto Rico open

11 March 2009 | About Dan Geraghty | Golf Events

Dan Geraghty looks at the lesser of the two stateside tournaments, the Puerto Rico Open, where a weak field could make the winner easier to find in the betting.... More

Golf Betting: Westwood a must for Florida flutter

11 March 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

The Doral Golf Resort in Miami posseses plenty of elements that will the add to the drama as a distinguished field battle it out in the sun this weekend, says Tareq Quiroz.... More

The Punter: Will 'nappy factor' drive Tiger to CA Championship glory?

11 March 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

With fine form figures for both tournament and course, Tiger Woods is a strong contender to pick up his first title since returning from injury in Miami this weekend. However, there have to be question marks about anyone playing their... More

Tiger Woods Comeback Part II: Back, lay or sit on the fence?

10 March 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

The great man plays the second tournament since exiting the scene with that knee injury, so how do you play the market this week with the 'Woods Effect' factored in. Paul Krishnamurty has an idea...... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Andres Romero

9 March 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Romero is wildly inconsistent but at least that means he knows how to win as well as lose, Paul Krishnamurty outlines the case for backing the Argentinian at [120.0] this week.... More

WGC-CA Championship Betting: World's best assemble at Doral but questions hang over most

9 March 2009 | About Bill Elliott | Golf Events

Bill Elliott looks ahead to the next leg of the World Golf Championship events, the WGC-CA Championship where Tiger Eldrick Woods plays the second tournament of his comeback.... More

The Punter: Yang's win was Choi-esque but Allenby's woes are a worry

9 March 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Steve backed the winner again though sadly not at an enormous pre-event price. Read his Honda Classic debrief here.... More

The Punter's Halfway Update: Several reasons why I want Robert Allenby to win

7 March 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter talks us through all the action in the first two rounds of the Honda Classic and tells us why his reasons for wanting Robert Allenby to triumph this week aren't all to do with money.... More

PGA Tour Betting: Three Against The Field at the Honda Classic

4 March 2009 | About Dan Geraghty | Golf Events

Dan Geraghty has taken three Europeans to challenge at PGA National this week.... More

Honda Classic Betting Preview: This Angel's beginning to fly...

4 March 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz likes the look of the big Argentinean available at big odds in this week's big PGA Tour event.... More

The Punter's picks for the Honda Classic

4 March 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | Golf Events

There's only golf tournament to get your punting teeth into this week, so who has Steve gone for at the Honda Classic?... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Scott Piercy

3 March 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Statistics show that Piercy has got what it takes to triumph at the Honda Classic, says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

US Masters Odds: Punters plunge on matchplay heroes as the big guns disappoint again

3 March 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Mickelson, Harrington, Garcia fail to advance their Masters reputations while question marks surround Tiger, says Paul Krishnamurty. So who did impress at the WGC and can we use that to our advantage when betting ante-post on Augusta?... More

Casey comes of age with near perfect desert performance

2 March 2009 | About Bill Elliott | World Match Play

Only Geoff Ogilvy's brilliance could stop Paul Casey in the end. Good things await the pair this year, says Bill Elliott.... More

The Punter: To back or not to back, that is the question and sometimes you get it wrong...

2 March 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

It's been an interesting week for our golf punter who backed a winner, a loser and procrastinated far too long over another...... More

WGC Matchplay Update: Ogilvy can edge battle of Matchplay masters

1 March 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

Having triumphed previously in matchplay events, Geoff Ogilvy and Paul Casey have both been in exemplary form in Arizona but Paul Krishnamurty believes the Australian can edge out the Englishman in the final.... More

The Punter: Matchplay, me and the alarm clock

28 February 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | Golf Events

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.... More

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

28 February 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

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... More

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

27 February 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

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...... More

1.14 Tiger out of WGC Matchplay

26 February 2009 | About Joe Dyer | World Match Play

Woods defeated on his comeback.... More

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

26 February 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | World Match Play

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

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

25 February 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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

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

25 February 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | World Match Play

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.... More

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

25 February 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | World Match Play

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

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

24 February 2009 | About Editor | Golf Events

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

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

24 February 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

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

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

24 February 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | World Match Play

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

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

23 February 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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...... More

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

22 February 2009 | About Bill Elliott | World Match Play

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...... More

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

21 February 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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

Golf Betting: Mickelson magic returns and so does Tiger

20 February 2009 | About Ralph Ellis | General

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.... More

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

18 February 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

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

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

18 February 2009 | About Editor | Golf Events

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.... More

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

18 February 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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

Find Me A 100 Winner: George McNeill

17 February 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

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.... More

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

17 February 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

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.... More

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

16 February 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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

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

14 February 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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.... More

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

11 February 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

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.... More

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

11 February 2009 | About Editor | Golf Events

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.... More

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

11 February 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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...... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Tim Herron

10 February 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

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.... More

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

10 February 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

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...... More

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

9 February 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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

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

7 February 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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?'... More

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

4 February 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

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.... More

The Punter's picks for the Buick Invitational

4 February 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Webb Simpson

3 February 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

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

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

3 February 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Profile

Paul Krishnamurty assesses Rory McIlroy's chances at Augusta and the British Open.... More

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

2 February 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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... More

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

1 February 2009 | About Joe Dyer | Betfacts

Teenager suffers major wobbles before landing Dubai Desert Classic on the 18th.... More

The Punter's halfway updates from the Dubai Desert Classic and FBR Open

31 January 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The sad site of Ernie struggling on the greens has put Steve Rawlings off backing the Big Easy for good.... More

Golf Betting: McIlroy takes centre stage

30 January 2009 | About Ralph Ellis | British Open

The Irish teenager has been threatening to gatecrash the limelight for a while and, with a superb first round at the Dubai Desert Classic, his time may have come. Ralph Ellis puts it down to romance...... More

Ryder Cup 2010 Betting: Monty named as cap'n for Welsh clash

28 January 2009 | About Bill Elliott | Ryder Cup Betting

Money talked in the end as Colin Montgomerie is named head honcho for Celtic Manor. Bill Elliott reports from Dubai...... More

Dubai Desert Classic Betting Preview: Concluding leg of the Gulf Swing brings yet more quality golf to the Middle East

28 January 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz says Henrik Stenson is a worthy favourite in Dubai, yet there may be value down among the three-figure players.... More

The Punter's picks for the Dubai Desert Classic and FBR Open

28 January 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Is Ernie in the twilight of his career? Steve is giving him one last chance in Dubai this week...... More

Golf Betting: Mickelson faces tough fight to fend off younger rivals

27 January 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | General

Lefty has failed to take advantage of Tiger's absence and, after a miserable six months, now finds himself further adrift in the rankings than he was this time last year. Paul Krishnamurty wonders if the emergence of a plethora of... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Bubba Watson

27 January 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Averaging a massive 315 yards off the tee, this week's pick could reduce Scottsdale to a pitch and putt. But there's more to the big priced Floridian than big hitting, says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

The Punter: Quiros closes out to leave our man a big winner at chunky odds

26 January 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Backed at [90.0] when the market opened, the Spaniard brings home the bacon for our golf punter.... More

The Punter's update: Never rule out Stenson

24 January 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter talks us through the good and the bad of his weekend golf selections.... More

Qatar Masters Betting Preview: Boo, welcome to the European Tour...

21 January 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz takes a look at the odds ahead of the Qatar Masters, which tees off in Doha on Thursday and features a stellar field of world golfing talent.... More

The Punter's picks for the Qatar Masters and Bob Hope Classic

21 January 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Steve has surveyed the fields and the odds for both this week's big golf tournaments. Read his early selections here.... More

Desert golf is in full swing but it's Ryder Cup 2010 that is centrestage

20 January 2009 | About Bill Elliott | General

The 2010 Ryder Cup has dominated the golfing agenda since last weekend in Abu Dhabi and it looks like Monty is primed for the captaincy. Meanwhile there's a big golfing competition - The Commercialbank Qatar Masters - taking place. Bill... More

Qatar Masters Betting: Kaymer and McIlroy offer so much more than Els and Goosen

20 January 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

Youth can prevail in the battle of the generations in Qatar, says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Mark Wilson

20 January 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

The stats suggest Wilson can land the Bob Hope Classic - making the American a tasty tip at [160.0].... More

The Punter: Johnson and Casey are both worthy winners but I know which one I trust

19 January 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

It's not been a bad week for Steve in his golf betting with Zach Johnson underlining his steely resolve when in the mix.... More

Abu Dhabi Championship Betting: Record score gives Casey title

18 January 2009 | About maxliu | Betfacts

Briton ends two year title drought with record score win in Abu Dhabi....... More

The Punter: Casey price plunges at Abu Dhabi

17 January 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

As Paul Casey puts himself in a strong position at the Abu Dhabi Championship, The Punter finds that he shares more in common with America's outgoing President than he had previously imagined...... More

Abu Dhabi Championship Betting Preview: Stenson's desert form is too hot to ignore

14 January 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz is happy with Henrik's position as favourite ahead of the first big tour event of the Desert Swing.... More

European Ryder Cup Captaincy Betting: Clarke waits in the wings as Olazabal fitness doubts linger

14 January 2009 | About Ralph Ellis | European Team

K Club memories abound for Ralph Ellis as Darren Clarke emerges as a serious contender for the European Ryder Cup team captaincy....... More

The Punter's picks for the Abu Dhabi Championship and Sony Open

14 January 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Steve has swerved the market principals in the big events on either tour in favour of those offering a little more value...... More

Race To Dubai Betting: Desert Swing gets underway but is all well in Abu Dhabi?

14 January 2009 | About Bill Elliott | Race To Dubai

Bill Elliott is impressed by the players on show for the real opening event of the 2009 season, but sees reasons to be concerned in the long run.... More

Abu Dhabi Championship Betting: All eyes on Middle East as Europe's finest stake an early claim to oust Tiger

13 January 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

Garcia v Harrington is just one of the sub-plots of an impressive looking tournament in the desert. Paul Krishnamurty looks at this weekend's big tournament on the European Tour.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Chez Reavie

13 January 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Young American is a worthwhile three figure investment at the Sony Open, argues Paul Krishnamurty.... More

The Punter: The day 12 became one...

12 January 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Charl Schwartzel's 12 on a par three causes carnage on the Joberg Open market only for the score to be changed to a one. But it's still not a good start to 2009 for the Punter. If only he'd taken... More

Joburg Open: Hansen holds firm for South Africa win

11 January 2009 | About Joe Dyer | Betfacts

Dane matched at [130.0] on way to early European Tour victory.... More

The Punter's halfway updates from the Joburg Open and Mercedes-Benz Championship

10 January 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

To lay or not to lay, that is the question. So far, it's not been the greatest start to Steve's golf betting in 2009.... More

Mercedes-Benz Championship Preview: Return to surfers' paradise for Tour opener

7 January 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz looks at the betting ahead of the first event on the PGA Tour's 2009 schedule - the Mercedes-Benz Championship.... More

The Punter's picks for the Joburg Open and Mercedes-Benz Championship

7 January 2009 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Steve Rawlings has been waiting three weeks for this - the real beginning of the 2009 golf season - and you can read his early selections for the two big events here.... More

With questions to answer on his return, Tiger is too short for the majors

6 January 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | General

Paul Krishnamurty believes injury lay-off makes Tiger Woods considerably less likely to overhaul Jack Nicklaus' record of major wins and wonders if the great man might even struggle to retain his world number one ranking....... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Danny Willett

6 January 2009 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Paul Krishnamurty reckons the new year might be prime time for a young upstart to take advantage of the top player's rustiness... Will it be Danny Willett? Will it?... More

Golf Betting 2008: A look back on a momentous year

2 January 2009 | About Tareq Quiroz | General

Despite being out for most of the season, Tiger Woods still takes top shot as Tareq Quiroz reflects on an exceptional year. But who else is in the running for end of term prizes and who will be the stars... More

Golf Betting 2009: Five to follow on the PGA tour

23 December 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | General

Paul Krishamurty picks five PGA stars who he expects to make the break-through sooner rather than later.... More

Golf Betting 2009: Five to follow on the European Tour

23 December 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | General

Four outstanding youngsters and one hungry 39-year-old make up Paul Krishnamurty's list of the top European Tour prospects for 2008.... More

Bill Elliott's Golfing Highlights of 2008: Apologies Padraig, but Tiger is the man of the year

23 December 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Golf Review

Bill Elliott looks back on an odd, yet great, year in the grand, old game.... More

Big Betting Winners: Sterne is the latest to join Betfair's highly exclusive 1000 club

22 December 2008 | About Joe Dyer | Betfacts

South African is backed at the exchange's biggest price - [1000.0] - when pulling off an improbably victory to land home Open.... More

The Punter's Golf Betting Wrap-Up: Westwood and Els, what a pair of chokers

22 December 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

A miraculous comeback from Richard Sterne at the South African Open means Steve's golf gambling for 2008 ends on a high note.... More

Golf Betting: The highs and lows that made or broke a Befairian's 2008

22 December 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | General

Paul Krishnamurty looks back on some of the golf trading highlights of 2008....... More

The Punter: Can Westwood hold on in South Africa?

20 December 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Just as he was starting to look at his best, composed and at ease in his homeland, Ernie Els begins round three of the South African Open with a triple bogey. Meanwhile, in America, Boo Weekley derails after picking up... More

Golf Betting: Lay Tiger while you can

19 December 2008 | About Ralph Ellis | Profile

Nevermind the latest spat with Lefty, Tiger Woods' 2008 US Open victory stands among the all-time great moments of sports, says Ralph Ellis. And, though his game may not be for public consumption at that moment, he will be back... More

The Punter's picks for the South African Open, Chevron World Challenge and Volvo Masters of Asia

17 December 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

It's the final golf betting week of the year so Steve has made a bumper crop of selection from tournaments across the world.... More

South African Open Betting: Home advantage could be key at Pearl Valley

16 December 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

A strong South African challenge from country's elite could scupper European bid, says Paul Krishnamurty. And don't get him started on Henrik Stenson's price...... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Alan McLean

16 December 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Sunshine Tour Scot is the three-figure value selection for Paul Krishnamurty in the final European Tour event of the year.... More

The Punter: Disaster is never far away

15 December 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter watches in horror as his pick plays the worst wedge shot he has ever seen and even when a young South African smashes a course record the joy can't last. Can our man find some value or will... More

Clark steals Aussie Open as 1.01 Smail blows up

14 December 2008 | About Editor | Betfacts

Kiwi golfer matched at exchange's skinniest price as he conjures defeat from the jaws of victory.... More

The Punter: 'Leopard tackles baboon but my picks must go snake's belly low'

12 December 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

"Innocent when you dream," sang Tom Waits. Not so for the Punter - when he goes to bed the world changes and he wakes up scolding himself for meddling with his bets.... More

Ryder Cup 2010: Pavin appointment shows America mean business

12 December 2008 | About Ralph Ellis | Ryder Cup Betting

Corey Pavin may have been full of nerves when he made his Ryder Cup debut but the man who will captain the American team at Celtic Manor in 2010 knows what it feels like to win on foreign soil and... More

Alfred Dunhill Championship Betting: Expect plenty of leaderboard movement

10 December 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

The world's top golfers will jostle for positions in South Africa this weekend but Lee Westwood and co should be warned that the Gary Player designed course is no birdie blitz, says Tareq Quiroz.... More

The Punter's picks for the Alfred Dunhill Championship, Australian Open and Cambodian Open

10 December 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Steve has gone worldwide for this week's selections with tournaments in with tournaments in Australasia, the Far East and Africa covered...... More

Australian Open Betting: Expect a class winner on a classic course

9 December 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

Australia's finest will battle it out at Royal Sydney this week, only the strong will survive says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Gareth Maybin

9 December 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

There's more than one exciting talent from Northern Ireland on display at the Alfred Dunhill Championship, says Paul Krishamurty as he continues the search for more winners at three figures.... More

Golf Bettting 2009: Hail Padraig! A major inspiration to all European golfers

9 December 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Profile

Open and USPGA triumphs brought Padraig Harrington the European Golfer of the Year award. Bill Elliott believes the Irishman's golden year can inspire another glorious era for the continent's golfers.... More

Jeev secures unlikely profit on a tricky weekend

8 December 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Indian star's Japan win is the highlight for Steve as Stenson cruises to Nedbank victory.... More

The Punter's halfway updates from the Nedbank Challenge, Australian PGA and Nippon Series JT Cup

5 December 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Rain has washed away the South African sun at the Nedbank Challenge, but it doesn't matter, says Steven Rawlings, Henrik Stenson looks to have things wrapped up there. Unless KJ Choi gets a roll on of course...... More

Nedbank Challenge Betting Preview: In-form Garcia can land win, even at skinny odds

3 December 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz runs through the odds ahead of one of world golf's richest prizes - the Nedbank Challenge.... More

The Punter's picks for the Nedbank Challenge, Australian PGA and Nippon Series JT Cup

3 December 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Steve Rawlings has made his early selections as he prepares for another week playing the odds in golf tournaments across the world.... More

Nedbank Challenge Betting: Garcia at 3.7? No thanks...

2 December 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

Talented? Undoubtedly. A winner? Of course. But are odds of less than 3-1 really representative of Sergio's chances against an elite field? Paul Krishnamurty doesn't think so.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Peter Senior

2 December 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

It's an oldie but a goodie for Paul Krishnamurty as he continues to hunt triple-figure winners in the golf betting.... More

The Punter: Golf betting woes continue, where will a winner come from?

1 December 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Losers everywhere for Steven Rawlings, as England, Allenby and Ames come up short.... More

The Punter's halfway updates from the Omega World Cup and Australian Masters

28 November 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Surprise, surprise, England have let Steve down at the World Cup, so it all rests on Robert Allenby to make up for it in Australia...... More

Omega World Cup Preview: Super Sweden are worthy favourites at Mission Hills

26 November 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz is excited by the Karlsson-Stenson combination Sweden are bringing to the World Cup, but there are plenty of longer-priced and worthy competitors out there...... More

The Punter: Poulter leads England's World Cup charge while lesser lights can shine Down Under

26 November 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Steve Rawlings shares his thoughts on where to find value in the Australian Masters and the LG Skins event while also displaying optimism for England's chances in the Golfing World Cup.... More

Golf Betting: Turned-on Poulter up for the World Cup

26 November 2008 | About Ralph Ellis | Golf Events

Ian Poulter is a golfer for the big occasions who has grown in stature and temperament this year. So could fans' reluctance to embrace him be down to snobbery? asks Ralph Ellis.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: New Zealand to win the Omega World Cup

25 November 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Dodgy form of the leading contenders makes the New Zealand team of Mark Brown and David Smail a value bet.... More

Sportsbet Masters Betting: Expect the usual Aussie suspects to deliver yet again on home turf

25 November 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

It's time for golf tipster Paul Krishnamurty's favourite tournaments of the year and he haws a rock solid value bet for the Sportsbet Masters.... More

The Punter: Missing winner at 60 is forgotten in unbelievable drama

24 November 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Wilson wilts again, McIlroy mans-up and the Punter gets a lesson in the subtleties of Sinology. But the drama is so intense, and some of the play so impressive, that even as a big priced winner slips from his grasp,... More

The Punter's halfway update from the UBS Hong Kong Open - this one has the makings of a classic!

21 November 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The leaderboard is tightly-packed with winners and nearly-men and Steve is excited by events to come in Hong Kong.... More

Hong Kong Open: Pin shooting McIlroy and outsiders galore relish short course

19 November 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

After his winning finish in Singapore, Jeev Mikha Singh will be among those teeing it up as the European Tour returns this week with big points on offer in the Hong Kong Open. But Tareq Quiroz believes Colin Montgomerie is... More

Golf Betting: The Punter's picks for the Hong Kong Open and Dunlop Phoenix

19 November 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter anticipates tranquil dawns and aesthetically pleasing courses as he looks ahead to this week's events. Beware of late closers in Hong Kong and look out for a solid Spaniard in Japan...... More

Faldo: "The most controversial Ryder Cup skipper of modern times."

18 November 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Profile

Bill Elliott has been left distinctly unimpressed by the BBC's soft touch interview with Europe's Ryder Cup losing captain - who tees it up on Thursday in the UBS Hong Kong Open.... More

Golf Betting 2009: Europe's future looks brighter than ever as golf goes global

18 November 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | General

Paul Krishnamurty has positive news for European golf fans still smarting from that Ryder Cup defeat - 2009 promises big things for a certain trio of stars.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Mark Foster

18 November 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

It's Strictly Come Golfing this week as the weekly search for a three-figure winner continues.... More

The Punter: Sometimes you know it's not gonna be your day

17 November 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

A frustrating week of golf betting is brought to an end with Jeev Milkha Singh's victory in Singapore.... More

The Punter's Singapore Open Update: Early alarm times and bad weather take the fun out of punting...

14 November 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Waking at 5.15am isn't much fun when heavy rain means suspended play. It's going to be a battle for Steve to secure a profit on events in the Far East this week.... More

Golf Betting: Lefty sharpens irons for battle of Singapore harbour

12 November 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

After the drama of Shanghai the action moves to Singapore where an ultra-strong field grace the terrific Sentosa Club course. Tareq Quiroz resists the urge for a patriotic punt and says, look out for low scores.... More

The Punter's picks for the Singapore Open and Taiheiyo Masters

12 November 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The golfing world is deep in the Far East this week with events in Singapore and Japan. Steve Rawlings has studied the form and made his picks...... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Mark Brown

11 November 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Horses for courses theory makes New Zealander Brown great value at [110.0].... More

Singapore Open Betting: Forget the close-season blues, now is the best time to bet on Golf.

11 November 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

Dismayed at the culmination of the the European and USA tour schedules? Fear not, says Paul Krishnamurty, for golf punters and enthusiasts alike, the pristine courses of Asia have much to offer.... More

Garcia finally tames demons to accept role as Next Best Thing (after you-know-who of course)...

11 November 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Profile

Bill Elliott has watched Sergio's mighty play of late and is convinced the Spaniard has at last come to terms with a certain Mr Woods' pre-eminence.... More

The Punter: Love conquers all and Sergio walks the walk

10 November 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Burning the candle at both ends to keep up with events, it's been a punishing weekend on planet Punter with our man befuddled by production gremlins and exasperated by broadcaster's whims. However, the Children's Classic was a classic with Disney... More

The Punter's halfway updates from the HSBC Champions and Children's Classic

8 November 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Mickelson apart - the winners will come from some pretty long shots for Steve in this week's golf betting.... More

HSBC Champions Betting: Joint jolly makes appeal as the world's best converge on Shanghai

5 November 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

It's goodbye to the 2008 season and hello 2009, with the HSBC Champions tournament kicking off a big year for European golf. Tareq Quiroz previews the betting where a certain Spaniard is fancied to go well.... More

The Punter's picks for the HSBC Champions and Children's Classic

5 November 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | Golf Events

Steve has made his early selections for the two big golf events this week and big-priced players are the order of the day.... More

Race To Dubai Betting: Improving English stars the early value for the revamped Euro money list.

4 November 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Race To Dubai

The Order of Merit is gone and the Race To Dubai has begun as the new European Tour gets underway without a pause for breath. Paul Krishnamurty assesses the main candidates ahead of the opening event, the HSBC Champions.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: John Huston

4 November 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Buoyed be an autumn of unqualified success, Paul Krishnamurty holds his breath for a clean sweep...... More

Americans look to Europe as crunch bites

4 November 2008 | About Bill Elliott | General

After ignoring the rest of the world, the US Tour is apprehensive about the future funding of their tournaments but, as this week's event in Shanghai demonstrates, if the Europeans pay American players then they will come, says Bill Elliott.... More

The Punter gets stuck into the Ginn to find gambling joy

3 November 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

A long day trading the Volvo Masters and Ginn sur Mer Classic resulted in that most satisfying thing, a winning bet.... More

Kjeldsen trades at 70 for Volvo Masters but it's 120 shot Karlsson who walks away with the European Order Of Merit

2 November 2008 | About Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco | Betfacts

Soren Kjeldsen wins the Volvo Masters but it's Robert Karlsson who takes the bigger prize as he wraps up the European Order Of Merit...... More

Golf Betting - The Punter: Kaymer my only hope but I'm clutching at straws

2 November 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

It's a case of so far, so not so good for The Punter this week. Martin Kaymer may still bail him out at the Volvo Masters but Garcia or Westwood are the most likely winners from here. And here's also... More

Volvo Masters Betting: High-class finish in prospect for Order of Merit's final goodbye

29 October 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz previews the Valderrama event, where Europe's elite gather with the last ever Order of Merit title up for grabs.... More

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Robert Karlsson does not win the European Order of Merit

29 October 2008 | About The Betfair Contrarian | Order of Merit

Betfair suggests the Swede has an 80% chance of landing the Order of Merit but there's one man willing to oppose Karlsson in his seemingly unstoppable path to becoming Europe's no.1 golfer.... More

The Punter's picks for the Volvo Masters and Ginn Sur Mer Classic

29 October 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Our golf bettor puts up his early selections for the European Tour's showcase tournament and the Fall Series latest competition stateside.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Jason Gore

28 October 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Big-hitting big-man is available at a big price.... More

Order Of Merit Betting: Is there one last twist in the tale for Europe's finest?

28 October 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Order of Merit

Paul Krishnamurty assesses the chances of [1.25] chance Robert Karlsson being overhauled as the Swede seeks his first Order title.... More

Volvo Masters Betting: A Karlsson win would be the appropriate send-off to Valderrama and the Order of Merit

28 October 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Order of Merit

Bill Elliott has witnessed many an Order of Merit battle on the beautiful battleground in Sotogrande but this will be his last as the European Tour switches its focus to Dubai in 2009.... More

The Punter: Garcia fails to crumble but Sutherland does - God bless the wobbly finishers!

27 October 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Laying a short-priced leader can pay, as Steve discovered this weekend.... More

The Punter: Even on his home course I just can't trust Sergio

25 October 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter updates us on his pick's progress at the halfway point of the Castello Masters and Frys.com Open...... More

Harrington chases trophies instead of sponsor's cash

23 October 2008 | About Ralph Ellis | General

Golf is full of variables and ambiguities but, by sticking with the clubs with which he won two majors this season, the Open champion has one less thing to worry about, says Ralph Ellis.... More

Frys.com Open Betting: Find yourself an enthusiastic birdie machine ... and back him

22 October 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz previews the Frys.com Open - a crunch tournament for plenty on the PGA Tour.... More

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

22 October 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Sergio mixes the bucks fizz as the Punter makes his picks for a new event which is being played on a course unused before on the European Tour.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Paul Goydos

21 October 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

When the wind blows at the Frys.com Open you want a man who's won in Hawaii on your side.... More

European Tour Betting: Castello Masters offers players at wrong ends of the money lists one last chance

21 October 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Order of Merit

Valderrama is the goal for those in the top 60 while Qualifying School looms for anyone outside 115th place on the money list. The Castello Masters offers the last opportunity to pick up valuable euros to move up or down... More

The Punter: A congenial outcome and true PGA pedigree

20 October 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

After the Punter's new best friend did the business for him in Europe, the greedy so and so hopped across the pond to find value at the Justin Timberlake Shriner's Hospitals for Children Open.... More

The big moments are history for proud Monty

20 October 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Profile

Colin Montgomerie is one of golf's genuine stars but, by his own high standards, his recent form has been pathetic, says Bill Elliott.... More

The Punter: With Quiros, Karlsson and Kaymer on my side, things are looking good in Portugal...

18 October 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Catch up with The Punter's progress in the Portugal Masters and Shriners Open betting...... More

Shriners Open Betting: Quality is scarce so get with a major winner

15 October 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz has gone through the Shriners Open odds and likes the look of the jolly ... amongst others. Read his betting preview here.... More

The Punter's picks for the Portugal Masters and Justin Timberlake Shriners Open

15 October 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Steve will be Loving It if wild outsider Y E Yang wins Justin Timberlake's PGA Tour event.... More

Brilliant, box-office Ballesteros faces biggest battle yet - but he can win this one

14 October 2008 | About Bill Elliott | General

Bill Elliott pays tribute to Seve - a hero and a friend - following the Spaniard's diagnosis with a brain tumour last week.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Rafa Echenique

14 October 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Long-hitting Argentinian is the pick of the long shots from the Portugal Masters odds for Paul Krishnamurty.... More

Grand Slam of Golf Betting: Can punters rely on wind king Harrington?

14 October 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

Bermuda event brings three out of form players together with one who is firing at present. Who will be Paul Krishnamurty be backing at this year's Grand Slam of Golf?... More

The Punter: One swallow doth not a summer make

13 October 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Despite a weekend of making bad situations worse, The Punter pays tribute to a fellow columnist.... More

The Punter: Horrid week so far on the betting front - Lara or Webster need to bail me out

11 October 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter has just had one of those weeks to forget but he's happy to tell us all about it.... More

Texas Open Betting Preview: Tough Leonard a must bet on tight track

8 October 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz anticipates a great weekend of golf in the lone-star state and urges you to back the prolific Texan.... More

The Punter's picks for the Madrid Masters and the Valero Texas Open

8 October 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Low scores are expected on both sides of the Atlantic so our golf bettor has made his selections accordingly...... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Paul Waring

7 October 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

A poor field has assembled at Club de Campo for the Madrid Masters so why not take them on with a up-and-coming youngster at an enormous price?... More

Valero Texas Open Betting: Time for fading stars to rescue floundering careers

7 October 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

There's a trio of big names lurking at the wrong end of the rankings. Paul Krishnamurty on the former hot-shots in need of a huge autumn to get back amongst the elite.... More

The Punter: Winners and losers on the main two Tours

6 October 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

It seems that Steven Rawlings can never win on both sides of the Atlantic on the same weekend...... More

The Punter: Harrington menacingly poised at Dunhill Links

4 October 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Markus Brier, the Punter's pre-event [350.00] pick, holds the lead at Carnoustie but this year's Open Champion is likely to be in contention on the final afternoon.... More

Betfair Big Interview: Sir Ian Botham

2 October 2008 | About Ralph Ellis | General

Playing off eight, Beefy Botham tees it up in Scotland this week with David Howell in the Alfred Dunhill Links. We talk to him about golf, charities and, of course, a little bit of cricket.... More

Turning Stone Resort Betting: Weak favourite heads field as autumn comes to PGA Tour

2 October 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz looks at the odds ahead of the Turning Stone Resort Championship.... More

The Punter's picks for the Alfred Dunhill Links and Turning Stone

1 October 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Steve makes his early selections from the betting on this week's two big golf tournaments.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Paul Lawrie

30 September 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

When the wind is howling and the rain comes down this Scotsman comes into his own.... More

Golf Betting: Garcia could learn a lot about bottle from Fernandez-Castano

30 September 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | General

After tipping [150.00] outsider Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano to win the British Masters, Paul Krishnamurty was impressed by the way the Spaniard held his nerve to close the deal. If only other, more celebrated players, could follow his lead...... More

Golf Betting: A tale of two play-offs for The Punter

29 September 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Both big tour events go to the wire and while one goes very right for our golf bettor, the other is not so good...... More

Order of Merit Betting: Crunch time on the European Tour as race for no.1 gets serious

29 September 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Order of Merit

Bill Elliott believes the last ever Order of Merit tussle deserves a grandstand finish with Dubai looming in 2009.... More

Betting.Betfair gives you a 149-1 winner

29 September 2008 | About Joe Dyer | Find Me A 100 Winner

Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano obliges our golf columnist in his weekly bid to hit a three-figure winner.... More

The Punter: In-form Kim to meet Garcia in tantalising final pairing

27 September 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Following his Ryder Cup heroics, Anthony Kim is threatening to turn the Tour Championship into a procession.... More

TOUR Championship Betting: Ryder fatigue will affect small field - bet accordingly!

24 September 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

The Ryder Cup will take its toll on the US and European players but that can only help your punting on this week's Tour Championship, where a field of just 30 players will battle it out around East Lake.... More

The Punter's picks for the British Masters and Tour Championship

24 September 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Steve Rawlings makes his first moves in the betting for this week's two big events.... More

Olazabal: I want to play in next Ryder Cup

23 September 2008 | About maxliu | Ryder Cup Betting

Too early for Spaniard to declare interest in captaincy as he still aims to be on the tee at Celtic Manor.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano

23 September 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Spaniard has an impressive strike rate on the European Tour and his large three-figure odds looks tempting at the British Masters.... More

Ryder Cup: Big price Bjorn is a strong candidate for 2010 captaincy

23 September 2008 | About Ralph Ellis | Ryder Cup Betting

Nick Faldo was never comfortable in the role of European Ryder Cup team captain. We must get it right for 2010, says Ralph Ellis.... More

Ryder Cup Reaction: Furyk could fare best of the Valhalla victors at the Tour Championship

23 September 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

There are 14 Ryder Cup players in action this week on either side of the Atlantic. Paul Krishnamurty is backing an experienced head to perform best.... More

The Punter: US Win is good for Ryder Cup and good for golf

22 September 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Ryder Cup was closer than the score would suggest and Celtic Manor is now perfectly poised to be a definitive contest, says the Punter.... More

Europe defeated by rampant US in Ryder Cup

21 September 2008 | About Joe Dyer | Ryder Cup Betting

Home team never behind during three days of drama in Kentucky.... More

The Punter's Ryder Cup Update: It's been nip and tuck all the way and this will go the wire

21 September 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | Ryder Cup Betting

Mahan and Poulter have provided Steve with a pair of winners so far, check his bets and thoughts on day three here.... More

Ryder Cup Singles Betting: Triumph and disaster await on last day in Kentucky

21 September 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Ryder Cup Betting

It's the final day at Valhalla with the score standing at 9-7 to the US. The players tee off at 17.03 this evening, Paul Krishnamurty runs through the odds on what will be an explosive night of golfing drama.... More

Ryder Cup Day Two: Europe right back in the game after morning comeback

20 September 2008 | About Joe Dyer | Ryder Cup Betting

Stenson and Wilson hit [50.0] after coming back from four down.... More

The Punter's Ryder Cup Progress: Dumb and Dumber provide the d'oh moment!

20 September 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | Ryder Cup Betting

Things are looking good for US backer Steven Rawlings, but they would have been so much better were it not for Boo and JB's stupidity...... More

Ryder Cup Update: Despite Faldo's dubious selections, Europe can still bounce back at Valhalla

20 September 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Ryder Cup Betting

Paul Krishnamurty is keeping the faith in those European boys, but Faldo's selections are not confidence-boosters...... More

Ryder Cup Day 1 Preview: US set for another slow start against strong Euro pairings

19 September 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Ryder Cup Betting

Nothing has happened so far to dent Paul Krishnamurty's confidence in Nick Faldo's men. He expects it to be business as usual for Europe on day one.... More

Betfair Radio reaches fever pitch: Ryder Cup Betting Preview

18 September 2008 | About | Ryder Cup Betting

Dave Farrar was in the hot-seat with expert analysis from the Observer's Bill Elliott, former Ryder Cup player Paul Way and golf coach Anders Mankert as well as the betting expertise of Betfair's Andy Richmond, Joe Dyer and legal eagle... More

Ryder Cup Update: Cracks have begun to show in Faldo's armoury, can the US actually win this?

18 September 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Ryder Cup Betting

Bill Elliott has been unimpressed by the performance of Europe's captain in front of the media and a previously rock-solid belief in the current champs is on the wane...... More

Betfair Big Interview: Richard Boxall on the Ryder Cup

18 September 2008 | About Editor | Ryder Cup Betting

We'll all be glued to the Ryder Cup this weekend and envying Sky's on-course commentary team who are out at Valhalla following the big matches. Betfair talked to former European Tour player Richard Boxall about the latest round of Europe's... More

Ryder Cup Odds: Prepare your punts for the 'greatest sporting event on the planet'

18 September 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Ryder Cup Betting

Tareq Quiroz is backing Europe to lift the trophy late on Sunday night. Read his thoughts on the action in Valhalla in his full betting preview.... More

The Punter's Ryder Cup Preview: This one's closer than everyone thinks...

17 September 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | Ryder Cup Betting

Unpatriotic it may be, but our golf bettor will be cheering home the Yanks this weekend.... More

View From Valhalla: Once again it's Europe who are revelling in the Ryder atmosphere

17 September 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Ryder Cup Betting

Bill Elliott's been on the ground in Kentucky observing the teams, and it's not good news for the US backers....... More

Monty: Debutants hold the key to Ryder Cup victory

16 September 2008 | About Joe Dyer | Ryder Cup Betting

Rookies will decide the Cup's fate, says Colin Montgomerie.... More

Ryder Cup: Westwood aims to overtake mentor as Europe's all-time points scorer

16 September 2008 | About Ralph Ellis | Ryder Cup Betting

Europe's most experienced Ryder Cyp player is fired up for Valhalla and has the history books in his sights, says Ralph Ellis.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Bob Tway

16 September 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

With the big boys away The Viking Classic offers out of form players a chance of glory. Age, experience, accurate irons and a hot putter are the way to play Annandale, says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

Ryder Cup: With the better attitude, team spirit, and players, it has to be Europe again

16 September 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Ryder Cup Betting

Humiliation in the previous two Ryder Cups has not made the US hungrier, says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

The Punter: Tall Swede has head for winning heights

15 September 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

A dull, frustrating weekend according to The Punter, who tipped Karlsson to choke.... More

The golden rules of Ryder Cup betting

15 September 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Ryder Cup Betting

Paul Krishnamurty looks at Ryder Cup history and offers tips on how to find value at Valhalla.... More

The Punter: Can Karlsson convert his lead?

13 September 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The latest on the Punter's progress as he tries to find value in the Mercedes-Benz Championship.... More

Top US Points Scorer Betting: Emerging superstar Kim can shine on his Ryder Cup debut

12 September 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Ryder Cup Betting

Whereas picking the top scoring European at recent Ryder Cups has been pretty straightforward, exactly the reverse is true of the Americans, says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

The Contrarian: Why Sergio Garcia won't be one of Europe's top three point scorers in the Ryder Cup

11 September 2008 | About The Betfair Contrarian | Ryder Cup Betting Zone

Our devil's advocate on why the big hitting Spaniard won't lead the European's charge.... More

Top European Points Scorer: Garcia a warm order to deliver for favourite backers once again

11 September 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Ryder Cup Betting Zone

Paul Krishnamurty fancies a trio of big-hitters to dominate the Euro scoring chart.... More

Ryder Cup Memories: "Next time amigos, next time."

11 September 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Loving the Ryder Cup

From economy to Concorde, Bill Elliott reflects on three decades of Ryder Cup golf.... More

Mercedes Benz Championship Betting: All you need to know about this week's European Tour event

10 September 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz talks us through the course, the favourite, the best of the rest and most important of all...the best bets on offer this weekend.... More

The Punter: Kaymer could return to winning ways on home soil

10 September 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter talks us through the players that will be carrying his hard-earned money in this week's Mercedes-Benz Championship, including Europe's Ryder Cup stand-by man Martin Kaymer and Richard Sterne.... More

Find Me a 100 Winner - John Bickerton

9 September 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Despite an unimpressive course record, Paul Krishnamurty reckons there could be big value in John Bickerton this week.... More

Ryder Cup Betting: Harrington and Garcia fatigue is a worry for Europe

9 September 2008 | About Ralph Ellis | European Team

Ralph Ellis has some sympathy for pro sportsmen complaining of fatigue and considers why two of Europe's biggest stars, Harrington and Garcia, have more reasons than most to cite this as a reason for recent poor performances.... More

Order of Merit Betting: Can odds-on Harrington be caught in the money list race?

9 September 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Order of Merit

Despite two major victories, the Irishman has been a gift to layers this season, says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

The Punter: Dramatic day in Switzerland as McIlroy chokes

8 September 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Atrocious putting meant that, not for the first time this year, Phil Mickelson was a big disappointment for the Punter.... More

Golf Betting: Omega European Masters third round

6 September 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter warns against looking too far down the leaderboard to find a winner in Switzerland.... More

Golf Betting: Can Singh continue to scintillate in St Louis

3 September 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Outside backers have had little to cheer in recent weeks with market leaders coming. That could all be about to change, says Tareq Quiroz.... More

Ryder Cup Betting: Team USA profiles

3 September 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Team

Paul Azinger will be concerned at how some of the big names have struggled this year but encouraged by the form of his young guns, says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

Golf Betting: Big prices in the mountains and at the FedEx

3 September 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The scenery will more than compensate for the lack of big names at this weekend's Omega European Masters, says The Punter.... More

Ryder Cup Golf: The Zinger picks his final four for Valhalla

3 September 2008 | About | Wild Card Watch

Betfair Radio react to the announcement of US Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger' wildcard picks. What sealed the deal? Are they the right men? And shouldn't both captains pick their wildcards at the same time?... More

Find Me a 100 Winner - John Senden

2 September 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

The key to success at Bellerive will be ball striking and Paul Krishnamurty has found the right man for the occasion.... More

Golf Betting: Has Lee Westwood lost his bottle?

2 September 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | General

Without a win for nearly a year, this has been an unexpectedly expensive year for backers of Lee Westwood. But why? asks Paul Krishnamurty.... More

The Punter: Singh strolls home on relaxing weekend

2 September 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

A rare stress-free weekend for the punter as Havret triumphs at Gleneagles.... More

Ryder Cup Betting: Team Europe profiles

2 September 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | European Team

Paul Krishnamurty provides a play by player rundown of the Europeans who will be teeing off at Valhalla on September 19th.... More

Ryder Cup Selections: Faldo opts for emotionally lost Poulter over man of character

1 September 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Wild Card Watch

Nick Faldo's decision to leave out Darren Clarke will rankle with many but there can be no arguments about the exclusion of Monty, says Bill Elliott.... More

Golf Betting: Westwood to come up short at Gleneagles

31 August 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter updates us on his weekly golf selections that include an in-running punt on Johnnie Walker leader Gregory Havret to hang on at Gleneagles as the likes of Lee Westwood loiter with intent...... More

Ryder Cup Betting: Betfair Radio run the rule over the contenders

28 August 2008 | About | Ryder Cup Betting

Bill Elliott joined the Betfair Radio 2 team to talk Ryder Cup as the contenders for the European team slogged it out for places in the Johnnie Walker Classic. Will it be Darren, Justin, or even Monty? Listen here to... More

Banking on Europe in the Ryder Cup? Don't be so sure

28 August 2008 | About The Betfair Contrarian | Ryder Cup Betting Zone

The Betfair Contrarian has examined the stats and says the Ryder Cup odds are wrong so back Azinger's men...... More

Johnnie Walker Championship Betting Preview: Course will show its teeth with poor weather forecast

27 August 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Players could have more than their nerves to contend with as they battle it out under the watchful eyes of Nick Faldo.... More

The Punter's picks for the Johnnie Walker Championship and the Deutsche Bank Championship

27 August 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Fisherman can land himself a Ryder Cup pla(i)ce at Gleneagles, says The Punter in his betting preview of this week's big events.... More

Ryder Cup: Clarke inspires on and off the course and Azinger will fear him

26 August 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Wild Card Watch

A lot may happen at Gleneagles but Bill Elliott reckons he knows who will make the final two places in the European team. Or does he?... More

Ryder Cup: Faldo considers toughest ever wildcard call

26 August 2008 | About Ralph Ellis | Wild Card Watch

Ian Poulter will have received reassurances from Nick Faldo over his Ryder Cup place before deciding to miss Gleneagles, says Ralph Ellis.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner - Stephen Gallacher

26 August 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Wind and rain? This Scotsman loves bad weather so three-figure price is a tempter for Paul Krishnamurty as his attempt to find a winner at [100.0] or more continue.... More

FedEx Cup Betting: Vijay's winning start will make him very hard to catch

26 August 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | General

'Anyone can win' is the FedEx theory but it doesn't stand up, says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

The Punter: Incredible competitor Singh edges out Garcia

25 August 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

After losing in Europe our man was off to the States for what turned out to be a classic. And he isn't missing Tiger.... More

Clarke times Ryder Cup bid beautifully with victory in Holland

24 August 2008 | About Joe Dyer | Betfacts

Northern Irishman takes second title of the year to force his way into Ryder reckoning.... More

Post-cut punting updates from the KLM Open and Barclays Classic

23 August 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

It's all about Henrik for Steve - whose golf betting is in worse form than those Olympic Aussies...... More

Barclays Classic Preview: New course, no form

20 August 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz has the tips and pointers for the first event of the FedEx Cup play-off series.... More

The Punter's picks for the KLM Open and The Barclays

20 August 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Read the early selections for the big two golf betting events of the week here...... More

Ryder Cup Betting: Europe's top players have their eyes on the prize

20 August 2008 | About Bill Elliott | European Team

There'll be a Rose amongst the tulips in Zandvoort this week as Justin tries to seal his first Ryder Cup berth. Bill Elliott reports on the race for places in team Faldo, a race that's really hotting up. Oh, and... More

Find Me A 100 Winner - Damien McGrane

19 August 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Irishman is the three-figure selection in the KLM Open betting...... More

Fedex Cup Betting: Ignore the market leaders and concentrate on youth

19 August 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

Derided competition could yet capture the imagination of watching public and the game's best young players, says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

Not a bad weekend: a very bad weekend

18 August 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

After a very bad weekend, The Punter is licking his wounds and looking ahead to Holland and the Barclays.... More

The Punter's Picks: Here's hoping Broadhurst can recreate his old magic

16 August 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter is having a bad week on the golf betting front on both sides of the Atlantic so far but an unlikely win for veteran Paul Broadhurst could still change all that... More

Wyndham Championships Preview: Back where pressure is off

13 August 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Vijay the favourite in poor field on course where wayward drives will be punished,says Tareq Quiroz.... More

Never Give Up: Harrington's determination on par with Woods'

13 August 2008 | About Bill Elliott | General

Three weeks is a long time in golf and Ryder Cup hopefuls will be giving their all from here on, says Bill Elliott.... More

The Punter: SAS Masters and Wyndham Championships preview

13 August 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The majors are done and dusted for 2008 but there's still plenty to play for with the Ryder Cup and Fed-ex playoff series to look forward to.... More

It's all going to plan for Faldo as Europe hit odds-on

12 August 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Ryder Cup Betting Zone

After another thrilling weekend of championship golf, Paul Krishnamurty reflects on the seismic developments of the last month.... More

Find Me a 100 Winner: Peter Lawrie

12 August 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Peter Lawrie could triumph at exposed Arlandastad.... More

USPGA Betting: The Punter's review

11 August 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | US PGA Championship

The Punter reflects on a miserable weekend's betting but looks forward to PodSlam.... More

US PGA Betting: Frustrating delays could signify good omens for Lefty

10 August 2008 | About Editor | US PGA Championship

The Punter is less than impressed with the promises of play resuming yesterday that never materialised. It's worth keeping an eye on Mickelson's progress but caution is definitely the order of the day.... More

US PGA Betting: Scoring so far suggests dramatic leaderboard changes

9 August 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US PGA Championship

Unreliable Lefty is the only proven winner within five shots of the lead on one of the toughest courses ever seen in a major, says Phil Mickelson.... More

US PGA Day Two: The Punter's picks

9 August 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter's in-play bets have been going astray at Oakland Hills. History suggests that those at the top now will be at the top on Sunday.... More

US PGA Championship Betting: The Punter's Day 1 Update

8 August 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | US PGA Championship

With no huge surprises and no clear leader after the first day of action in Michigan, it was business as usual for the Punter. Keep up with his picks here.... More

US PGA Championship Betting: Green up with a greens specialist

8 August 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US PGA Championship

Paul Krishnamurty has watched the skilled putters make the early running in this year's championship, and advocates a policy of sticking with them. There is one possible exception, though, in the form of Sergio.... More

USPGA First Round Three-Ball Betting: Paul Krishnamurty has the pick of the bets on day one

7 August 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US PGA Championship

Golden Oldie Haas should be too strong for struggling opponents while The Goose can triumph in marquee three-ball.... More

USPGA In-Play betting: Tough, old Oakland Hills means final day fun

6 August 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | US PGA Championship

Tareq Quiroz has given up on hard luck stories to gather some low risk momentum. Here's to the good times...... More

US PGA Betting: The Punter's picks for the fourth major

6 August 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | US PGA Championship

No-one in their right mind would argue that the US PGA is anything but the poorest relation in the family of majors. But, as the Punter rightly says, that doesn't stop it from being an extremely competitive tournament.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner - USPGA Special!

5 August 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US PGA Championship

Looking for big-priced winner of the USPGA? Here are four selections, all trading at three-figures including one major winner...... More

USPGA Speciality Bets Portfolio: Make Cink to beat Perry your tournament nap

5 August 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US PGA Championship

There are plenty of markets away from tournament winner at the USPGA. Paul Krishnamurty has rooted through the odds to find the pick of this week's bets.... More

USPGA Preview: Contenders will need to be composed for gruelling end

4 August 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | US PGA Championship

Historically dominated by Americans, this year's USPGA will be played on a menacing course which could see a European victory, says Tareq Quiroz.... More

Ryder Cup shadow hangs over Oakland Hills' European contingent

4 August 2008 | About Bill Elliott | US PGA Championship

Only four events remain for players to force their way into Faldo's thinking so the USPGA is a great time to produce a good performance, says Bill Elliott.... More

USPGA Betting: Back to form Singh has his work cut out repeating his WGC heroics

4 August 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US PGA Championship

Paul Krishnamurty reflects on the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and digests its implications for the Oakland Hills major...... More

USPGA Odds: Mickelson is the market leader as USPGA week begins

4 August 2008 | About Joe Dyer | US PGA Championship

2005 champion is the punters' choice as the Oakland Hills betting gets into swing.... More

USPGA Championship Betting: Look to the record books for clues

4 August 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US PGA Championship

Paul Krishnamurty reflects on why the history of the US PGA Championships suggests the winner will be homegrown, and very possibly a big outsider.... More

Odds-on Mickelson catches bogey-itis at the death to lose WGC

4 August 2008 | About Joe Dyer | Betfacts

Dropped shots on the final holes cost world no. 2 the title at Firestone.... More

WGC Bridgestone Betting: Big Phil throws it but The Punter is still a big winner

4 August 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Read our golf diarist's round-up of the WGC Bridgestone weekend.... More

Ryder Cup memories offer Euro stars a USPGA boost

4 August 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Loving the Ryder Cup

Fond memories of Oakland Hills may help Europeans beat their USPGA block, says Paul Krishnamurty.... More

Ryder Cup: Lack of US team spirit is good news for Europe

31 July 2008 | About Ralph Ellis | US Team

Dinner resentment suggests that, despite home advantage, USA might be too short for the Ryder Cup, says Ralph Ellis.... More

Women's British Open: It's serious stuff as the world's top women hit Sunningdale

30 July 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Golf Events

Bill Elliott's golfing highlight of 2007 was Lorena Ochoa's Open win at St Andrews, so can the women provide him with the top moment of '08? It's very possible...... More

WGC Bridgestone Invitational: Finding the high-priced top players

30 July 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

One of the toughest courses on the tour will be the scene of a terrific boost for the winner of this top tournament only a week before the next major, says Tareq Quiroz.... More

Golf Betting: Bridgestone Invitational and Reno-Tahoe Open

30 July 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | Golf Events

As the World Championships season reaches its twighlight, unlikely selections make for high prices at Ohio and Nevada, says Steven Rawlings.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner - WGC Bridgestone special!

29 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

It's a WGC event so there's two betting options in Paul's search for an elusive winner at three figures... More

Golf Betting: Is it time to get on the Anthony Kim bandwagon?

29 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Profile

Despite Canada collapse young American is looking the real deal and can seal his emerging reputation with WGC or USPGA victory...... More

Wins in Canada and Scotland offset Russia loss

28 July 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

A little-known duo ensured The Punter made a healthy profit from his weekend's golf betting.... More

Russian and Canadian Open Betting: Tournaments are there for the taking

26 July 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | Golf Events

The Punter is backing the youngsters in Canada and Russia.... More

Canadian Open Betting: Tournament lover Jim can dominate Canada again

23 July 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

TQ breaks down the Canadian Open, the big PGA Tour event where Jim Furyk and Anthony Kim head the field... More

Senior British Open Betting: Norman will be the main event again but there's some serious golfing quality at Troon

23 July 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Golf Events

Europe's golden generation - Woosnam, Lyle et al - make their Senior Open debuts on Thursday. Bill Elliott previews the Troon tournament... More

The Punter: Boom Boom for the Canadian Open

23 July 2008 | About Steven Rawlings |

Some people may still be struggling to shake off their Royal Birkdale hangovers but if John Daly can gee himself up for this week's events then the rest of us should be able to.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Ryan Palmer

22 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Paul Krishnamurty believes the Texan has got what it takes to triumph at Glen Abbey.... More

Resurgent Europeans give Faldo a Ryder Cup boost and throw the Order of Merit wide open

22 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

Paul Krishnamurty reflects on the Open's long-term betting implications as the golf season reaches its peak... More

Back Page Betting: The day when the joker got serious

21 July 2008 | About Ralph Ellis | British Open

Ian Poulter's golf spoke louder than his trousers at Royal Birkdale yesterday, says Ralph Ellis.... More

Harrington thrilled at second win as Norman hails him true champion

21 July 2008 | About maxliu | British Open

Champion for the second successive year will take confidence from win as he aims for even greater honours.... More

The Punter's Open Diary: Read our golf bettor's tournament debrief...

21 July 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | British Open

He was canny enough to back Harrington during the Irish player's early troubles, but how did The Punter get on overall?... More

Harrington tames Birkdale to land second Open

20 July 2008 | About Joe Dyer | British Open

Champion backed at [150.0] during opening day struggles but roars back for back-to-back Open wins... More

The Open Fourth Round Betting: Why I won't be laying the Shark ... at least for the time being

20 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | British Open

Paul Krishnamurty on the delicately balanced betting on the final day of a windswept classic Open... More

Norman win would seal this as the greatest Open ever

19 July 2008 | About Bill Elliott | British Open

Bill Elliott on a brilliant Open so far, where his pal Greg Norman leads the field going into the fourth and final round... More

The Open Round-Up, Day Three: Norman conquers field - can he make history on Sunday?

19 July 2008 | About Joe Dyer | British Open

Australian once more stands on the point of glory at Open - the [1000.0] layers will be quaking...... More

Open Post-Cut Update: Goose can take care of erratic Rose as the weather worsens

19 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | British Open

Paul Krishnamurty sees trouble ahead for Justin Rose in the third round at Royal Birkdale... More

The Open Round-Up, Day Two: Former champion and British amateur show romance isn't dead

18 July 2008 | About maxliu | British Open

The Shark shows that his first round form was not a one-off, Furyk waits in the wings and a plucky amateur will be staying for the weekend.... More

The Open, Round One Betting Update: Course and conditions claim major scalps on treacherous morning

18 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | British Open

Some of the world's leading players look set to miss the cut after disastrous early morning first rounds at Royal Birkdale. But Britons, Rose and Westwood, stay in the mix after impressive fightbaks.... More

The Open Round-Up, Day One: Scott takes control at Birkdale

17 July 2008 | About Joe Dyer | British Open

McDowell, Goosen and Garcia tucked in close behind in the betting. Joe Dyer reports...... More

The Leuka Mini Masters: Dougray Scott's Charity Golf Day

16 July 2008 | About | Golf Events

Betfair Radio headed down the A4 to catch up with the progress of their teams competing in Dougray Scott's Mini Masters Tournament, all in aid of Hammersmith Hospital's Leukaemia research charity Leuka.... More

"Tiger Woods is not the whole tour," says Boo Weekley

16 July 2008 | About Editor | British Open

The American believes there will not be an asterisk against this year's champion's name.... More

Garcia is ready to mend his broken heart

16 July 2008 | About Bill Elliott | British Open

Bill Elliott believes Royal Birkdale is ready for a European Open winner and whoever it is will be a worthy champion.... More

Open Betting Fact File: The course, the favourite and the correct name for the jug

16 July 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | British Open

Tareq Quiroz braves the Irish Sea wind to give you the lowdown on the oldest major.... More

British Open Three-Ball Betting: Former champions can land upsets on day one

16 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | British Open

Watson and O'Meara are amongst our golf tipster's picks as he goes through the first day three-ball betting at Birkdale... More

The Punter's picks for The Open

16 July 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | British Open

Steven Rawlings is very excited on the even of the Open but the formbook doesn't offer many clues about who to back.... More

British Open Betting Preview: This is the one for Westwood

15 July 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | British Open

Even when he isn't playing, the spectre of Woods inspires confusion amongst his rivals. Tareq Quiroz believes the time has come for a certain Brit to take what he deserves.... More

Open Betting: Harrington out to best price 34 on Betfair to win at Birkdale

15 July 2008 | About Eoin Ryan | British Open

Padraig 'Pod' Harrington is a big drifter in the Betfair market for the event amid reports of a wrist injury. The strong favourite remains Spaniard Sergio Garcia, though, at [12.0].... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: British Open special!

15 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

A few months back we set golf punter and betting.betfair.com columnist Paul Krishnamurty the weekly challenge of finding a winner at odds of 99-1 or bigger. He's come very close but not nailed it yet, so who are his four... More

British Open Speciality Bets Portfolio: Mickelson unlikely to improve bleak Open record at brutal Birkdale

15 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | British Open

The Open is Big Phil's least favourite major so take him on with a couple of links-lovers, says Paul Krishnamurty... More

Golf Betting: McDowell's Scottish Open joy means despair for The Punter

14 July 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

After another poor week, can our man on the markets make it third time lucky at the big one?... More

The Open Betting: Scottish Open winner McDowell shortens for Birkdale glory

13 July 2008 | About Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco | British Open

Graeme McDowell was matched at a high of [85.0] on Betfair en-route to winning the Scottish Open. With just a handful of holes remaining...... More

The Open Betting: Tiger-less event can allow the likes of Kim and Stricker to capitalise

12 July 2008 | About Roger Chapman | British Open

Former Open player and Walker Cup star Roger Chapman gives us his views on the changes to the Birkdale course and who he expects to be in contention come Sunday evening... More

The Punter's halfway update: Cabrera and MacKenzie lead their respective events

12 July 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter tells us why his money is on Mickelson and Els to come good in Scotland and why Will MacKenzie is still a value bet on the other side of the pond.... More

The British Open on betting.betfair.com

10 July 2008 | About Joe Dyer | British Open

Keep on top of the betting at Birkdale with our dedicated Open pages...... More

The Betfair Big Interview: Peter Baker

10 July 2008 | About Ralph Ellis | British Open

No Tiger Woods means the Open at Royal Birkdale will be exactly that next week. Wide open. We caught up with former Ryder Cup player Peter Baker on the shores of Loch Lomond for an exclusive chat about what to... More

Scottish Open Betting Preview: Magnificent course and testing conditions stir the soul and contest

9 July 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz says we should keep the lid on our pre-Open excitement because this weekend's Scottish Open is a cracker.... More

Golf Betting: Leftie looks good for Loch Lomond but his mind will be on Birkdale

9 July 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Golf Events

Single malt socialist Bill Elliot aniticipates the drams and drama of this weekend's Scottish Open.... More

Open Betting: Is Birkdale primed for a repeat of Carnoustie?

9 July 2008 | About maxliu | British Open

Betting on golf has been revolutionised by Betfair, you can now gamble shot-by-shot and hole-by-hole meaning the odds change literally every second. But beware, if you're having a bet on the Open, a cert is rarely a cert ... as... More

The Punter's picks for the Scottish Open and John Deere Classic

9 July 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The big names have assembled at Loch Lomond but aside from the best/worst dressed man in golf (delete where applicable) Steven Rawlings is looking at the rags for a winner this week...... More

British Open Betting Portfolio: History suggest outsiders are the call in Top Euro market

8 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | British Open

Besides Sergio Garcia, the value for the crown of Top European may lie with the outsiders... More

Find Me A 100 Winner - Matt Kuchar

8 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

He may be short with the big stick but that doesn't matter at the John Deere Classic, where Kuchar can belie odds of [100.0]... More

Open 2008 Betting: Monty still believes he can do it

8 July 2008 | About Joe Dyer | British Open

No Tiger Woods gives everyone a chance, says former European number one... More

Second-placed Spaniard clear favourite for Open

8 July 2008 | About Joe Dyer | British Open

Garcia moves ahead of Els with nine days to go to Birkdale tee-off... More

Scottish Open: Beware a Birkdale betting bandwagon post-Loch Lomond

8 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | British Open

Plenty of the golf world's biggest stars have assembled in Scotland this week but a good performance at Loch Lomond means nothing at Birkdale, says Paul Krishnamurty... More

British Open Betting Portfolio: Wind kings Appleby and O'Hern are the Australian value

7 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | British Open

The Aussie challenge has been gathering momentum and Paul Krishnamurty knows some men from down under who won't be daunted by the conditions at Royal Birkdale.... More

Ante-post Open Championship Betting: Course form is essential so get your head in the books

7 July 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | British Open

Get your bets on The Open now says The Punter, but do your homework first!... More

British Open Betting Portfolio: Forget the unreliable big-name Brits, McDowell and Dougherty are the best home value

7 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | British Open

A European hasn't finished in the top-three at Royal Birkdale for 32 years. Paul Krishnamurty doubts the trend will be broken this year.... More

The Punter: Kim now looks every inch a major winner

7 July 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

"I was due a bad week and I got one. The only consolation was that I got to watch most of the tennis without too much distraction." It's the story of the punter's weekend.... More

Top field fails to reel in the Fisher man

6 July 2008 | About Joe Dyer | Betfacts

Englishman uncatchable on final day at London Club... More

British Open Betting Portfolio: Without Woods, the US cupboard looks bare

6 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | British Open

They've won five of eight at Birkdale, but this year only six US golfers trade at less than [100.0] in the Open Championship betting. Paul Krishnamurty assesses the chances of the Americans this year...... More

The Punter's post-cut updates from The European Open and AT & T National

5 July 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The leaderboards look similar on both sides of the Atlantic but our golf bettor is happy with his positions... More

British Open Betting Portfolio: Rating the favourites in most wide-open major ever

4 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | British Open

With the super-human genius out of the equation, Paul Krishnamurty says the world's best links player is in with a shout.... More

British Open Betting Portfolio: Irish sea winds will haunt many of the world's best

4 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | British Open

Paul Krishnamurty says punters will love Royal Birkdale, one of the great Open venues... More

European Open Preview: Rose and Green to rule in the garden of England

3 July 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz looks at the European Open taking place at The London Club, Kent, and featuring a galaxy of golfing stars... More

Garcia in the mood for more Spanish success

3 July 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Golf Events

Bill Elliott has been catching up with the superstars of European golf as they gather at the London Golf Club for this week's European Open. And a mercurial Spaniard has caught his eye...... More

Harrington: Expect big under-par scores at European Open

2 July 2008 | About Joe Dyer | Golf Events

Irishman talks as Europe's elite return to continent ahead of The Open... More

The Punter's picks for the European Open and AT & T National

2 July 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

There's not much course form for our golf bettor to go on, so it's a couple of reliable competitors as his leading picks this week... More

Colin Montgomerie can rival Andy Murray on the fitness stakes

1 July 2008 | About Ralph Ellis | Ryder Cup Betting

All the talk this morning is of Andy Murray's fitness after his five-setter against Richard Gasquet but Ralph Ellis tells us why Ryder Cup hopeful Colin Montgomerie is pretty fit these days as well... More

Find Me A 100 Winner - Raphael Jacquelin

1 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

What's this? Talented Frenchman available at [150.0]? Could it be the first three figure winner for Paul Krishnamurty... More

Ryder Cup Betting: Insane qualifying process makes Europe a poor Ryder Cup bet

1 July 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Ryder Cup Betting

Euro captain Faldo is handicapped by system that could leave him having to choose between Harrington, Garcia, Donald and Casey. Paul Krishnamurty explains all... More

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

30 June 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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

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

29 June 2008 | About Joe Dyer | Betfacts

Young Spaniard matched at [430.0] to take maiden European Tour title... More

British Open Preview: Bill Elliott on a Tigerless major

28 June 2008 | About Bill Elliott | British Open

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.... More

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

28 June 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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.... More

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

26 June 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

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.... More

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

25 June 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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

Is Kaymer the man to eventually replace Tiger Woods?

24 June 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | General

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... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Simon Khan

24 June 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

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.... More

Kaymer v Kaymer in Germany and Kaymer nearly loses!

23 June 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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

Nervy Kaymer nearly throws home tournament away

22 June 2008 | About Joe Dyer | Betfacts

Triple bogey mid-round halts German star in tracks... More

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

21 June 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Can Kaymer keep his cool to land second win of the season?... More

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

18 June 2008 | About Bill Elliott | General

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... More

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

18 June 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz on the betting for this week's big PGA Tour event... More

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

18 June 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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

Find Me A 100 Winner - Graeme Storm

17 June 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

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... More

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

17 June 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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

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

17 June 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | British Open

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

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

17 June 2008 | About maxliu | US Open

...but not before trading at odds-on going down the last... More

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

16 June 2008 | About maxliu |

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

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

16 June 2008 | About Joe Dyer | US Open

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

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

15 June 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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... More

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

14 June 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | US Open

"The Punter" updates us on his US Open betting... More

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

14 June 2008 | About Bill Elliott | US Open

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?... More

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

14 June 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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... More

US Open Betting Update: Take on struggling Woods

13 June 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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... More

Jeremy Chapman's view on the US Open

12 June 2008 | About Editor | US Open

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

US Open Betting: Experts disagree over course and Woods

12 June 2008 | About Editor | US Open

Bill Elliot thinks Tiger may miss the cut. Paul Way anticipates a Woods win.... More

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

11 June 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | US Open

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

The US Open on betting.betfair.com

11 June 2008 | About Joe Dyer | US Open

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

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

11 June 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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... More

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

11 June 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | US Open

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... More

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

11 June 2008 | About maxliu | US Open

Atmosphere and adrenaline will drive world number one... More

Find Me A 100 Winner - US Open special!

10 June 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

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... More

US Open Speciality Betting Portfolio

10 June 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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

Golf Blog: Austria Open and St Jude Review

9 June 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | Golf Review

Trevor Immelman redeems a dissappointing week for Steven Rawlings... More

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

8 June 2008 | About Bill Elliott | US Open

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

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

7 June 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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

St Jude Championship Betting: Major winner is your man

4 June 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

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

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

4 June 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

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... More

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

3 June 2008 | About Bill Elliott | US Open

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... More

US Open Betting Portfolio: Woods and Lefty head home challenge

3 June 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

Paul Krishnamurty runs the rule over the leading US contenders... More

Who really is the third best golfer in the world?

3 June 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | General

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... More

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

3 June 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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

Find Me A 100 Winner - Corey Pavin

3 June 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

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

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

3 June 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

Spain and Sweden to dominate 'Top Continental European' market says Paul Krishnamurty... More

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

2 June 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

Tournament ready Woods can triumph at Torrey Pines, says Paul Krishnamurty... More

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

2 June 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Kenny Perry obliges at The Memorial as The Punter hits the comeback trail... More

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

2 June 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

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

Nothing Strange about the Welsh Open winner's final round

1 June 2008 | About Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco | Betfacts

Welsh Open winner Scott Strange matched at [420.0]... More

The Punter's Update: Harrington continues to upset everyone as Karlsson looks sharp

31 May 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The Punter tells us why, like everyone else, he's running out of patience with Padraig Harrington and updates us on his selections on the tournaments taking place on both sides of the pond... More

The Memorial Tournament Betting: Smiling Spaniard can follow up with another big win

29 May 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Get on Garcia says TQ in his betting preview for The Memorial Tournament... More

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

28 May 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Steven fills the trolley with some big-price bargains ahead of the Wales Open while a more circumspect approach is taken to The Memorial... More

Welsh Open Betting: Please Monty, find your form ... I want to see you in Lycra

28 May 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Golf Events

Colin needs to get into gear sharpish or the Ryder Cup ain't gonna happen and that'll be a shame for everyone, especially Bill Elliott... More

Find Me A 100 Winner - Ross McGowan

27 May 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Paul Krishnamurty is pushing the claims of a young Englishman at [160.0] in the betting for the Wales Open... More

Order of Merit: Jimenez may have struck gold but he's an unlikely OOM winner

27 May 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Order of Merit

Paul Krishnamurty wonders who is going to step up to the plate and dominate European golf for the next few years... More

When it rains it pours - Jimenez and Mickelson come good

26 May 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

"The Punter" sees the end of a bad run with not just the one winner, but two.... More

Break out the Rioja! 200-shot Jimenez lands the BMW PGA

25 May 2008 | About Joe Dyer | Betfacts

Wilson beaten in play-off by mercurial Spaniard... More

The Punter's post-cut updates from The BMW PGA and Crowne Plaza

24 May 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

BBC coverage irritates our golf gambler but it can't be worse than a Paul McGinley charge to the BMW PGA title... More

Former Marlboro man Angel will fall in love with Wentworth all over again

21 May 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Golf Events

Bill Elliott's been on the ground at Wentworth watching the build-up to the BMW PGA Championship, he even played in the pro-am. Read his insight here... More

BMW PGA Championship Betting: Pair of recent winners lead our man's selections at Wentworth

21 May 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

TQ has gone through the odds for the European Tour's flagship event and two names stand out. But who are they? Read on... More

Golf Betting: This week's action whets the Punter's appetite

21 May 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

After a quiet week with no strong fancies, the Punter has a real taste for the betting at both the BMW PGA Championship and the Crowne Plaza Invitational. First, though, some questions.... More

US Open Odds: England expects as Europeans bid to end US Open hoodoo

20 May 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

Paul Krishnamurty runs through the chances of the European contenders for the next major in the calendar - Torrey Pines, June 12th... More

Golf Betting: Finch wet under the wings but seals win at Adare Manor

19 May 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

In a comical finish to the Irish Open, Boris Johnson lookalike Richard Finch ended up chest deep in water after losing his balance on the 18th. He found the green, though, and it was enough to seal victory, much to... More

Bickerton can still come good in Europe and ditto Slocum in the States

17 May 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Steven Rawlings talks us through the latest developments in his weekend golf betting portfolio... More

Irish Open Betting: Pod is your man at Adare Manor

14 May 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | General

As far as TQ is concerned, Padraig Harrington will take some beating in this week's Irish Open. Find out why, and check up on his tournament match bet tip.... More

The Punter's picks for the Irish Open and AT&T Classic

14 May 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Our man is swerving the home favourites in the Irish Open betting and has a quartet of long shots in the US... More

European Tour deserves better than a Harrington no-show at Wentworth

14 May 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Profile

Open winner's absence from BMW PGA Championship is a big disappointment to Bill Eliott and a whole host of others... More

US Open Betting: Tamers of Torrey Pines are few and far between

12 May 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Open

There's plenty of course form to go on, so examining the best players' form on the long California course should pay dividends. Paul Krishnamurty has more on the savage US Open track...... More

Another tough week betting on the golf, when will The Punter's luck change?

12 May 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Last week's bet wins in Italy, while Goydos goes down in a play-off at the Players'... More

Golf Betting: Age before beauty at the Players' Championship

10 May 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The punter brings us up to date on his gambling exploits at the Italian Open and, of course, the Players Championship.... More

Sawgrass Betting: It's impossible to discount the big names at the Players' Championship

7 May 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | General

In his article last week, TQ backed Anthony Kim to win the Wachovia Championship. The young buck duly obliged, netting our man (and anyone who acted on his advice) a tidy sum. Read on for this week's selections.... More

The Punter's picks for the Italian Open and Players' Championship

7 May 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | Golf Events

it's favourites in Europe and outsiders in the US for our man in his early look at the odds from this week's big golf tournaments... More

Do me a favour, the Players' Championship is no 'fifth major'

7 May 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Golf Events

He'll enjoy the action at Sawgrass, but Bill Elliott is not convinced by American claims to its grand status... More

Find Me A 100 Winner - Fred Couples ... and Steve Elkington

6 May 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Two selections this week for Paul Krishnamurty, well it is nearly a major isn't it?!... More

The Players' Championship: Unique Sawgrass experience can claim its usual victims

6 May 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

Paul Krishnamurty on the betting ahead of the 'fifth major'...... More

Not a great week on the golf betting front

5 May 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

"The Punter" talks us through his weekend golf betting where Peter Lawrie came from nowhere to win in Spain and Anthony Kim showed us all just why he's tipped to be the next big thing... More

Lawrie repels Spanish armada to reward the 100 backers

4 May 2008 | About Joe Dyer | Betfacts

Irishman triumphs in play-off as home challenge falters... More

Weekend Golf Betting: Here's hoping Phil regains his brains at the Wachovia

3 May 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Things were looking rosy for The Punter until Mickelson lost it! Third round charges from Jimenez, Hansen, Lara, Derksen and Otto would be very welcome at the Open De Espana... More

You Can Keep Your Hat On: Nice guy Jim is one of my faves, until he takes that cap off!

1 May 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Profile

Bill Elliott on Jim Furyk, the thinking man's golfer, who tees off as fourth favourite in the Wachovia Championship odds... More

Wachovia Championship Betting: Fat lady refuses to Singh for in-form Vijay

30 April 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz on a genuinely top-class tour event in America this week... More

The Punter's picks for the Open de Espana and Wachovia Championship

30 April 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

With course form thin on the ground, it's only a handful of selections for Steven Rawlings in this week's golf betting... More

Find Me A 100 Winner - Robert Dinwiddie

29 April 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Big hitting Englishman can follow up good form in Spain this week, says Paul Krishnamurty... More

Tiger's not around, so who's the best bet for the 'unofficial' majors?

29 April 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

Paul Krishnamurty runs through the betting at the Wachovia and TPC, as the world's next best aim to step into Woods' shoes... More

Trading loss is outweighed by joy at Clarke's victory

28 April 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

This weekend was an exercise in sensible hedging and vigorous trading for betting.betfair's golf betting columnist... More

Darren Clarke taken at 85 on way to Asian Open win

27 April 2008 | About Joe Dyer | Betfacts

Darren Clarke won his first title in five years on Sunday at the BMW Asian Open and Adam Scott clinched the Byron Nelson in a play off with Ryan Moore. However, both seemed intent on doing it the hard way...... More

Golf Betting: The Punter attacks the Asian Open and the Byron Nelson

26 April 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

No, it's not a Ricky Ponting column. It's much better. Catch up with our golfing gambler's fortunes.... More

Bravo for French golf! Bourdy, Jacquelin and Levet the first wave of a golfing revolution across the Channel

24 April 2008 | About Bill Elliott | General

Bill Elliott salute la creme of the current French golfing fraternité - they've got that funny Van De Velde character to thank you know... More

The Punter's early picks for the BMW Asian Open and Byron Nelson Championship

23 April 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Steven Rawlings has rooted through the odds for this week's golf betting to come up with a host of selections. Find out where his money has gone here...... More

Find Me A 100 Winner - Kane Webber

23 April 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Paul Krishnamurty is sweet on the chances of Kane at a big price as the search continues for a three figure winner... More

Golf Betting: Look to the States, rather than China, when laying the leader this week

22 April 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

It's the Asian Open and the Byron Nelson Championship on the two big tours this week. Paul Krishnamurty has some intriguing stats if you're playing the odds... More

Golf Betting: A poor week for The Punter who gets his champions mixed up

21 April 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Golf trader and Betfair blogger Steven Rawlings rounds up his betting diary for the Volvo China Open and the Verizon Heritage... More

McGrane backers land bets at 75 after Volvo China Open win

20 April 2008 | About Joe Dyer | Betfacts

Irishman finally tastes victory after recent hot streak... More

Howell's long comeback trail takes him back to the scene of a career high

17 April 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Profile

Bill Elliott believes the likeable Englishman may have finally come back to form... More

Verizon Heritage Betting: European Tour stars can lead overseas charge

16 April 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Tareq Quiroz has a trio of players trading at three figures to choose from... More

Win tickets to the London Golf Show

16 April 2008 | About Editor | General

Ten pairs of tickets to the biggest golfing show in Europe must be won!... More

Fine Me A 100 Winner - Zane Scotland

15 April 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Second time around for Zane Scotland as Paul continues his attempts to find a three figure winner... More

Masters Aftermath: This was just a blip for Tiger, but it's back to the drawing board for Europe

15 April 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Paul Krishnamurty reflects on the Masters and its implications for a range of long-term markets... More

US Masters Betting: Moody Mickelson lets himself down

14 April 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | US Masters

It's been a poor Masters for The Punter as his picks all go backwards... More

The Masters as it happened on Betfair

14 April 2008 | About Editor | US Masters

All the fourth round price movements from Augusta... More

Master Betting Day Four: Three reasons to oppose front-runner Trevor Immelman

13 April 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Paul Krishnamurty can't see the South African closing the deal and paying a visit to the tailor on Saturday night to take down his measurements for a certain Green Jacket. Here's why...... More

Masters Betting Day Three: Plenty of big-priced players that could make for great trades

12 April 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Paul Krishnamurty thinks Phil Mickelson has all the credentials to go on and win but thinks the likes of Stephen Ames and Mike Weir are the real value... More

US Masters Betting: Conditions and nerves can play into Tiger's hands

12 April 2008 | About Bill Elliott | US Masters

Our man in Augusta Bill Elliott tells us why leader Trevor Immelman is unlikely to still be there at the end of day three and why Tiger Woods isn't out of this yet... More

Masters Betting Day Two: Euro stars can press forward as Woods stutters

11 April 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Paul Krishnamurty talks us through the best betting opportunities as we go into day two of the US Masters with Tiger Woods yet to find his best form... More

Augusta Course Guide: The traps and lures of Amen Corner explained

9 April 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | US Masters

TQ on one of the most dangerous stretches in world golf... More

Masters Preview: It's Harmon's Gang v 'God' as sun breaks out over Augusta

9 April 2008 | About Bill Elliott | US Masters

Bill Elliott reports from Augusta as the countdown begins to tee-off time... More

Masters Day One Preview: The pick of the first round three-ball betting

9 April 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Paul Krishnamurty has four cracking bets from Thursday's three-balls... More

Augusta Odds: The Punter's early picks for the Masters

9 April 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | US Masters

Woods offers no value for our man, so who are his selections in the Augusta betting?... More

Augusta Preview: A Tiger-free betting portfolio

8 April 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Imagine this year's US Masters without Tiger Woods. It must be an appetising thought for every professional golfer out there. Fortunately for us punters, we don't have to go up against the big guy if we don't want to. Paul... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: US Masters Special

8 April 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

It's a bumper week for Paul Krishnamurty's "Find Me A 100 Winner" as he picks out four to keep your eye on at the Augusta National this week.... More

The 2007 Masters on Betfair: Cool Johnson shocks just about everyone

7 April 2008 | About Joe Dyer | US Masters

Zach Johnson sneaked under the radar at Augusta last year. The American was matched at [460.0] while everyone watched Woods...... More

Golf Betting: Triple woe for The Punter as Gonzo's putter goes cold

7 April 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Gonzo, Chad Campbell, King Johns Castle - the list of bets nearly landed this weekend is endless... More

Bourdy backed at 150 for Portugese glory

6 April 2008 | About Joe Dyer | Betfacts

French win on European Tour for the second week in succession... More

Betfair Big Interview: Lee Westwood talks to Bill Elliott ahead of his Masters tilt

6 April 2008 | About Bill Elliott | US Masters

Betfair's golf columnist talks to Worksop's finest who tees it up at Augusta this week as an [85.0] shot for Masters glory... More

The Betfair Contrarian: Why Tiger Woods won't win the Masters

3 April 2008 | About The Betfair Contrarian | US Masters

Tip: The Answer may lie with Big Phil. The Betfair Contrarian makes the case for the defence.... More

The Masters Betting Portfolio: Woods, the favourite and the probable winner...

3 April 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

...but how should you play him in the many markets on Betfair? Paul Krishnamurty explains... More

Shell Houston Open Betting: Stick with the Strick

2 April 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

Fourth best in the world, but seventh in the betting, TQ is hot for Steve Stricker in the Masters warm-up event... More

Augusta Memories: Augusta 97, a 'world changing' win for more than just Woods

2 April 2008 | About Bill Elliott | US Masters

Bill Elliott looks back on Tiger's first Masters victory... More

The next Woods or Faldo? Just let Fisher be Fisher...

2 April 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Profile

Don't listen to Thomas Levet, says Bill Elliott, Oliver could be good, he may even be great, but don't say he's the next Nick or Tiger... More

Find Me A 100 Winner: Pampling a well-oiled machine for Shell Open success

1 April 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Paul Krishnamurty highlights the recent successes of Aussie players in this event and tells us why Pampling feels right at home in Texas... More

Estoril Open de Portugal Betting: Young Guns will head to Estoril with high hopes, but beware too much early expectation

1 April 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | General

Paul Krishnamurty takes an unconventional view in his column this week. He wants us to have a bit of sympathy for extremely talented professional golfers in their teens and early twenties, who he reckons have unrealistic expectations heaped on them.... More

The Masters Betting Portfolio: Emerging Stars

1 April 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Paul Krishnamurty continues his comprehensive preview of this year's intriguing US Masters. In this instalment, he runs his eye over four young players capable of making a big impact in this year's tournament, and in the years to follow.... More

Woody loses tournament but wins quote of the year

31 March 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

A middling week for The Punter was enlivened by Austin's choice words... More

The Masters Betting Portfolio: The major virgins trying to break their duck at Augusta

31 March 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Paul Krishnamurty assesses the chances of Garcia, Scott, Choi and Stenson... More

1.09 Fisher gets caught at the death...

30 March 2008 | About Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco | Betfacts

...as Thomas Levet is matched at [150.0] for Andalucia Open... More

Augusta Memories: Nicklaus' 1986 miracle win spelt the beginning of the end for Seve

27 March 2008 | About Bill Elliott | US Masters

Bill Elliott recalls the final major win of The Golden Bear's glorious career... More

The Masters Betting Portfolio: The home players poised for an Augusta bid

27 March 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Woods and Mickleson aside, which US players can mount a challenge for the Green Jacket? Paul Krishnamurty rates the chances of Furyk, Stricker, Johnson and Cink... More

Swansong or comeback? Whatever it is, we should salute hero Olazabal

26 March 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Profile

Bill Elliott reports on a heart warming re-appearance for a true great... More

Andalucia Open Betting: Bjorn again Thomas is back on form

26 March 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

TQ fancies a victory for resurgent Dane with honourable mentions for a local boy and ageing outsider... More

The Masters Betting Portfolio: The challenge from Great Britain and Ireland

26 March 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Paul Krishnamurty runs the rule over Rose, Harrington, Donald and Westwood as Augusta approaches... More

Find Me a 100 Winner: Zurich Classic

25 March 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Paul Krishnamurty is backing the merits of a tour wins virgin to sneak a victory from a long price in Lousiana. Evaluate his logic here.... More

A European tour event in Europe! Whatever next?

25 March 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

An exotic week for the Punter, who has been watching the Madeira Islands Open and the Puerto Rico Open. Catch up with his betting stories from those two, and of course the WGC event at Doral.... More

The Masters Betting Portfolio: The leading contenders

25 March 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

In the first of six player previews ahead of this year's US Masters, Paul Krishnamurty looks at four previous major winners who, not so long ago, were regularly spoken of alongside Woods as part of the 'Big 5'... More

Big names bounce back into form, just in time for the Masters

25 March 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

"As Woods loses his unbeaten run, at last his rivals stake a claim." Paul Krishnamurty welcomes the renewed prominence of some of the game's heavyweights.... More

WGC day four: Super Sunday in store as Tiger stalls before rain delay

23 March 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

Excitement for huge odds backers as five [1000.0] shots use 'Moving Day' to rekindle their hopes. Paul Krishnamurty reports... More

WGC day three: Aussie pair the last remaining threats to odds-on 'Good Thing' Tiger

22 March 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

[1.47] Tiger holds more value against Aussie pair than [2.0] against the entire field on Thursday, says Paul Krishnamurty... More

WGC day two: Tiger looking ominous in Miami, but don't write off long hitter Scott

21 March 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

Paul Krishnamurty has his eye on Australia's Adam Scott as the rain buckets down in Florida, conditions that will play into the hands of the target specialists. But can anyone triumph over Tiger?... More

Byron Nelson - The man who set the record Tiger is chasing

19 March 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Profile

This week Tiger goes in search of an eighth consecutive victory but the bar was set at 11 by Byron Nelson in 1945. Bill Elliott fills us in on the life and career of the original record setter... More

WGC CA Betting: Tiger'll tame the Monster but he's not in every market so search elsewhere for value

19 March 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

TQ can't get away from the top man but has a glimmer of hope for punters searching for bigger odds... More

WGC CA Betting: Bank of Tiger only offering odds-on returns, but is he still value?

18 March 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Golf Events

The great man is [1.99] for victory this week and while he's the (very) likely winner, that's still a lay for Paul Krishnamurty... More

Find Me A 100 Winner - Lee Westwood

18 March 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Going against Tiger this week? Then side with a man who knows what it feels like to beat the world no. 1... More

Relentless Woods hits single figure high to claim another win

17 March 2008 | About Joe Dyer | Betfacts

This weekend's wins were all about low prices, says Joe Dyer... More

Singh has forgotten how to win while Woods just can't stop

17 March 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

Jeev Milkha is turning into a player The Punter just can't trust... More

Ballantines Championship: Home favourite Choi leads the way

12 March 2008 | About Bill Elliott | Profile

Bill Elliott on a very impressive golfer from a golf mad country... More

Arnold Palmer Invitational: Tiger dominates the betting but look for long priced outsiders

12 March 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | Golf Events

TQ can't shy away from the no. 1 at the big US event... More

Find Me A 100 Winner - Steve Marino

11 March 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Form golfer looks a likely first-time winner some time soon...... More

Golf Betting: Key points to consider before laying odds-on golfers

11 March 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | General

With such large fields it's a tempting move, but when should you press the button and when should you not? Paul Krishnamurty explains more...... More

It's all about the Cheltenham Festival now

10 March 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

With Cheltenham on the mind a small loss from the Malaysian Open and PODS Championship seems somewhat a good result... More

Atwal matched at 180 to land the Malaysian Open

9 March 2008 | About Joe Dyer | Betfacts

Amazing seven shot turnaround sends Indian to tournament victory... More

Looking for that Cinking Feeling at the PODS

5 March 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | General

Betfair's very own Tareq Quiroz is eyeing up a few lesser known names at one of the PGA Tour's younger events while the Masters looms large on the horizon.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner - Alex Cejka

4 March 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Underrated German can do the business in the US... More

English pair are Europe's best bet to end lean Masters run

4 March 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | US Masters

Paul Krishnamurty is in impatient mood this week as he demands that Europe's top golfers live up to their reputation and win a US major. Why not the Masters?... More

Nomadic tournaments don't help golf betting

3 March 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | The Punter

The punter chisels out a small profit from the Honda and Johnnie Walker Classics... More

From Tigers to Boa Constrictors: a guide to watching the US Masters

27 February 2008 | About Bill Elliott | US Masters

Bill Elliott is a legend of that great sport, US Masters spectating. Here he lets us in on a few of his favourite memories from three decades in the galleries at the Augusta National. Be careful, this article may encourage... More

Crouching Poulter, hidden Monty at the Johnnie Walker Classic

27 February 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | General

TQ stretches his golf betting muscles after the stresses and strains of what was an arduous WGC Match Play. There will be no let up, though, and we head straight off to India for the European Tour's Johnnie Walker Classic.... More

Sad demise of the 'Big Easy' could play into the hands of the savvy punter

26 February 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Profile

Ernie Els is looking distinctly vulnerable these days, and is suffering from a disastrous vein of form. Paul Krishnamurty reckons you can take advantage of the masses' fondness for reputations as the big South African arrives in Florida.... More

Find Me A 100 Winner at the Honda Classic

26 February 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

Paul Krishnamurty resumes the three figure challenge, tipping up the Korean challenge at the Honda Classic.... More

WGC Match Play: Rip it up and start again

25 February 2008 | About Steven Rawlings | Golf Review

A week to forget for our new man Steve Rawlings: he doesn't much care for match play. Here's to happier hunting at the Johnnie Walker Classic.... More

WGC Match Play odds: Cink and Leonard the value bets at the QF stage

23 February 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | World Match Play

Paul Krishnamurty previews all four quarter-finals at the WGC Match Play... More

WGC Match Play Odds: Baddeley can rise to the occasion and beat Tiger in round three

22 February 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | World Match Play

[4.8] Aaron Baddeley 'worth chancing' to beat Tiger, while Byrd, Pampling and Stricker can all progress, says Paul Krishnamurty... More

Woods matched at 40 to win WGC

21 February 2008 | About Joe Dyer | World Match Play

Tiger taken at double figure odds during tricky first round match... More

Holmes raises Woods ire and pays the penalty

21 February 2008 | About Bill Elliott | World Match Play

Knuckle-headed JB prodded the Tiger at the WGC Match Play and got mauled. Bill Elliott on an opportunity wasted in Tuscon... More

WGC Match Play Betting: Casey is the banker on day two

21 February 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | World Match Play

Paul Krishnamurty has the pick of the second day's bets in Tuscon... More

WGC Match Play Betting: Rollercoaster golf is here, hang on to your seats!

20 February 2008 | About Tareq Quiroz | World Match Play

Betfair's golf guru has some hints and tips on matchplay betting... More

WGC Match Play Betting: Niclas can get us off to a Fasth start

20 February 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | World Match Play

Day one tips from Paul Krishnamurty... More

Find Me A 100 Winner - WGC Special!

19 February 2008 | About Paul Krishnamurty | Find Me A 100 Winner

With so much quality available Paul Krishnamurty makes four selections this week, one from each quarter of the draw... More

WGC World Match Play Betting: If you're ever going to oppose Tiger, now is the time

19 February 2008 | About