He seems to be targetting the bigger events and getting it right for them and he has a great record here. The big question is whether the emotions of winning his first major will have a negative effect, or whether getting that monkey off his back will free him up to play even better. I just think he represents the best value of the shorter prices.
lowry big disappointment, I will keep an eye on Donald he is showing signs that will compete and I thought this course would suit. Lingmerth started well but faded.
Sergio and Perez have improved each round.
Added Molinari and Noren in play so I have 4 in contention to hopefully keep it interesting tonight.
I have made a few selections with Skybet offering 10 places.
Last year my picks had shown form in Scotland the week before and had all contented well in past majors and it worked well (Stenson, Mickleson, Stricker).
If weather isn't too much of a factor then it could be wide open. I think I will wait for the draw and weather forecast nearer the time before adding, as getting out before or after any wind could make a huge difference.
*BUMP* For the Open. I have made a few selections with Skybet offering 10 places. Last year my picks had shown form in Scotland the week before and had all contented well in past majors and it worked well (Stenson, Mickleson, Stricker). If weather isn't too much of a factor then it could be wide open. I think I will wait for the draw and weather forecast nearer the time before adding, as getting out before or after any wind could make a huge difference. So far I am on Stenson, Kuchar, Harrington Posted by Phantom66
be careful with Stenson, this weekend he was very unhappy with his game and said he just plans to enjoy next weekend as its unlikely he'll ever be playing as defending champion again
having studied this one quite a lot it seems having played the Scottish the week before is imperative to performing well here, (or at the very least the Irish 2 weeks ago) add to that some sort of decent current form and good scrambling stats and i have decided to back the following.
10 places 1/5 8 places 1/4 6 places 1/4 20/1 20/1 25/1 Matsuyama 28/1 28/1 28/1 Scott 50/1 45/1 55/1 Kuchar 50/1 55/1 66/1 Pieters 150/1 175/1 175/1 Dechambeau 400/1 400/1 400/1 Hend The 8 and 6 places is the same bookies, some of the pricing is strange, why bet 6 when you get 8 at same price on 3 of them. Thats the bets on went for 10 places, did them all e/w, 4 real contenders, 2 just a bit of fun, hope at least half of them make the cut, then I wont need to put more bets on at the weekend.
*BUMP* For the Open. I have made a few selections with Skybet offering 10 places. Last year my picks had shown form in Scotland the week before and had all contented well in past majors and it worked well (Stenson, Mickleson, Stricker). If weather isn't too much of a factor then it could be wide open. I think I will wait for the draw and weather forecast nearer the time before adding, as getting out before or after any wind could make a huge difference. So far I am on Stenson, Kuchar, Harrington Posted by Phantom66
Me too
I know its hard to predict but i,m suprised that Justin Rose isn,t favourite for this so i,ve plumped for him as my first bet
£10 win Justin Rose 21/1 (echange- get free £5 bet for sportsbook for winners market)
I also think experience and short game will be huge this week and will also have a punt on Mickleson as he served me well before in the Open.
As i,m hoping to go down to watch on Saturday i,ll be cheering on the English so may go for a cpl of those incl.. Westwood and Casey .
Gonna try and keep it to 5 picks as its quite easy to get caried away and end up backing half the field here
Matt Fitzpatrick 70/1.... gotta back him coz he's from my home club in Sheffield, and I think he will win 'The Open' one day.
Patrick Reed 66/1..... coz he's a good player who doesn't give a s* *t. but he will come Sunday if he's in contention.
Alex Noren 45/1..... I'm sure he has the game to win a Major one day, and he plays better in Europe
Thomas Pieters 50/1..... who has a fantastic swing and is a solid putter. Coached by a friend of mine, Peter Cowen and although a bit temperamental, I think he will win a Major one day.
Louis Oosthuizen 45/1...... has won 'The Open' before, and has an AMAZING golf swing. He has been playing and putting well this year, and this Tourney usually fires him up. He is a very long, straight hitter, which is needed around Royal Birkdale, and is my No.1 choice.
I would love to see Justin Rose win, but I don't think he is in good enough form, and 'The Masters' around Augusta is more his Tournament.
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Did think for a little while I might post a profit with Rahm leading on the back nine but it wasn't to be.
Portugal and the players this week, both hard to call.
Be lucky
chappell and Molinari still in the hunt for top 20
Better luck next week
I have made a few selections with Skybet offering 10 places.
Last year my picks had shown form in Scotland the week before and had all contented well in past majors and it worked well (Stenson, Mickleson, Stricker).
If weather isn't too much of a factor then it could be wide open. I think I will wait for the draw and weather forecast nearer the time before adding, as getting out before or after any wind could make a huge difference.
So far I am on Stenson, Kuchar, Harrington
20/1 20/1 25/1 Matsuyama
28/1 28/1 28/1 Scott
50/1 45/1 55/1 Kuchar
50/1 55/1 66/1 Pieters
150/1 175/1 175/1 Dechambeau
400/1 400/1 400/1 Hend
The 8 and 6 places is the same bookies, some of the pricing is strange, why bet 6 when you get 8 at same price on 3 of them.
Thats the bets on went for 10 places, did them all e/w, 4 real contenders, 2 just a bit of fun, hope at least half of them make the cut, then I wont need to put more bets on at the weekend.