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Dubai Desert Classic on Betfair: Woods backed at 36 to win

Betfacts RSS / / 03 February 2008 / 1 Comments

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Tiger Woods and Ernie Els fought out a gripping duel in the desert sun to the delight of traders on Betfair.

The world number one and no. 5 exchanged favouritism throughout the closing stages of the Dubai Desert Classic with Woods eventually emerging as the winner.

The American was matched at a high of [36.0] in-running (though £4 was matched at 40 and 38) to win after appearing to fall out of contention in the final round.

But those layers will be left ruing their generosity as the world number one produced a stunning six under par back nine to haul himself to the top of the leaderboard.

Els touched a high of 48 after a disappointing tournament opening and a low of [1.33] during the middle stages of the last round. The South African was matched at [1.11] to win the tournament in betting without Woods but missed out on second place with a bogey on the final hole. Martin Kaymer hit a high of [50.0] in that market.

The Woods-Els party was nearly gatecrashed by Louis Oosthuizen, who was backed at [1000.0] in early trading but at a low of [6.2] when going eight under for his round after the 14th. Dropped shots in the closing four holes denied the little South African, however.

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Comments (1)

  1. Peter | 09 February 2008

    I never cease to be amazed by the in running odds that are available but this one with Tiger tops the lot. Just wish I had backed him! ( I bet on Stenson )

    As well as Tiger, Mickelson almost won the FBR last week having been available in running at about 20/1 but failed in the play off.

    Now this week it may be possible that Els will win in India having been backed for decent money in running at odds of 29/1.

    Always worth looking at the in running golf markets in running on BF as there is a lot of value to be found.

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