July 2009 - The Open
The Punter's British Open Diary: The end of the fairytale
It would have been the most historic British Open win of all time and Steve still feels a bit disappointed by the final outcome, but was it a losing week?...
Golf Betting: Play-off agony for veteran as Stewart Cinks Watson
Pre-tournament 1000 chance Watson is matched at 1.11 but falls short at the death as 320 shot Stewart Cink wins his first Major.......
British Open Betting: Fisher can restore faith in the formbook as heroic Watson fades
Paul Krishnamurty tells us why Tom Watson is unlikely to last the distance and his betting plans for today in a last-ditch attempt to come out of The Open showing a profit....
The Open Betting: The heart says Watson, the head says Jim can fix it
Bill Elliott would love to see Tom Watson win The Open but fears age will catch up with him sooner or later and a Top 10 finish is probably the best he can hope for....
The Punter's British Open Diary - Come on Tom, one more push...
Tom Watson's had yet another great day but it's been a shocker for Steve...
Golf Betting: Fisher the favourite to reel in The Open title
Two Englishmen go into the final round as favourites but don't rule out one of the greatest upsets ever.......
The Open Golf Betting: Trio of American leaders won't last the distance
Paul Krishnamurty is unconvinced that any of the current leaders - Tom Watson, Mark Calcavecchia and Steve Marino - are capable of winning this event. Your best bet is to look for the quality players...
The Punter's British Open Diary - Rock on Tommy!
Steve has a few live chances going into the weekend, including his hero of the last two weeks, Martin Kaymer. But it's still all about Tom at Turnberry....
British Open Betting: Camillo and Stewart contenders to Cink the field
Paul Krishnamurty advises us to swerve the current odds on Tiger Woods and look for better value amongst some of the chasing pack. Plus the pick of the three-balls......
The Punter's British Open Diary - It's all about Tom on day one
It's been a mixed day for Steve, with a great start from Ben Curtis and a shocking one from Anthony Kim, but there's no doubting the story of the day....
Find Me a 100 Winner - Open Special!
Golf is notorious for throwing up big priced winners, even at the biggest events. So here are four selections for this week's Open Championship who are all trading at over 250 on Betfair's winner market....
Open Championship Betting Preview: The world's best players in a fabulous setting
Tiger Woods is striking the ball beautifully and his superior imagination will set him apart from his opponents at Turnberry, says Tareq Quiroz as he provides his Open Championship fact file....
British Open Betting: The pick of the opening day 3-balls
Paul Krishnamurty picks his best bets from the first day three balls at Turnberry......
British Open Betting: Westwood is Europe's best hope
Padraig Harrington has shown over the last two years that European golfers can compete for the biggest prizes. Does Tareq Quiroz believe one of the continent's players can triumph at Turnberry?...
British Open Betting: Six of the best
Tiger to roar back to major winning style, Norman to storm the seniors, McIlroy to make no bones and more - Daniel Geraghty picks six bets for Turnberry......
The Punter's picks for the British Open
Steve is looking forward to an enjoyable spectacle on the west coast of Scotland and he's been in good punting form lately, so can the run continue at Turnberry?...
British Open Betting: Reborn Norman can triumph at course where it all began
At the course where his 10 year domination of the game began, all-round top bloke and former Open Champion Greg Norman may be able to follow up his remarkable performance at Birkdale with an even...
British Open Betting: Don't rule out the Big Easy just yet
Despite his putting woes Ernie Els remains a links master and should be backed accordingly at Turnberry, says Paul Krishnamurty....
Playing The British Open Odds: Top Senior
Steve rejects last year's surprise hero Greg, in favour of straight hitting Tom...
Playing The British Open Odds: Top Swedish Player
Steve wants to be against the short-priced Henrik Stenson but candidates are thin on the ground...
Playing The British Open Odds: First Round Leader
Tiger tempts but it's an Irishman who looks the real value...
Playing The British Open Odds: Victory Margin market
After looking back over the last 20 years, Steve thinks we could be in for another tight finish....
The British Open Odds Update: Kaymer comes in as Woods eases
Tiger is moving out in the Open betting as the money comes in....
British Open Betting: Maturing McIlroy will be inspired by Turnberry
It's a big ask but, two years after he finished as best amateur at the Open, the brightest young player in golf has the self-belief required to land his first major at Turnberry, says Bill...
Turnberry Course Guide: Wind will be the telling factor as links lovers prepare for 'their' major
Turnberry is one of the world's finest links courses and will offer all golfers a test, but if the wind gets up this could be a beast, says Paul Krishnamurty....
Betfair Big Interview: Lee Westwood
Lee Westwood is backing himself to win The Open and he's doing it on Betfair. Read the world no. 18's thoughts on Turnberry and more here......
British Open Betting Portfolio: Five big time players assessed
Two US Open champions - one with a temperament for the big occasions, the other with the tools to tough out testing conditions - are among Paul Krishnamurty's "Best of the Rest" in the British...
Open Betting: Three reasons to back Tiger Woods
The world number one has banished doubts about his form and fitness in recent weeks and is now in a prime position to make a sustained assault on the Open Championship. Paul Krishnamurty explains why......
Open Betting: Three reasons to lay Tiger Woods
Tiger may have shaken off his injury concerns but he might find the hazards of an exposed links course harder to overcome. Paul Krishnamurty explains why it makes sense to lay the world number one...
Open Betting: Woods inspired by Federer's record win
It's been a steady road back after the knee operation which kept him out of the second half of last season but Tiger Woods is now ready to add to his 14 majors, says Ralph...
Golf Betting: Rememberance of Opens past
As the build-up to next week's championship gathers momentum, Bill Elliott reflects on the greatest Open of all and concludes that, in the end, links golf - with its random, semi-controlled chaos - is a...
The British Open Betting Portfolio: Five US contenders
The next Tiger Woods, Mr Consistency and a [1000.0] champion links lover make it on to Paul Krishnamurty's list of five Americans who could challenge for the Open Championship at Turnberry......
The British Open Betting Portfolio: Six of Britain's best
A prodigious young talent and the most improved player in the world are among the six British players who Paul Krishnamurty believes could be in contention at Turnberry......
The British Open Betting Portfolio: Three links legends struggling for form
Harrington, Garcia and Els are all undergoing lean patches ahead of Turnberry, but can they turn it around in time for the Open?...