Yeh, G-Mac is crazy long odds for his achievements, but he just doesn't seem to stick out for me this year, and clearly not for a lot of people.
He has barely played this year so that might put him under the radar a bit. He has played the matchplay, but that's a totally different game and I wouldn't count that towards a strokeplay event. He missed the cut on his 1st start of the season. The Honda he did better, but faded at the weekend when it matters most, and when he was paired with Woods in the final group at the WGC Cadillac he only shot 72 when it really counted. All this and a T45 at the Arnold Palmer are factors why he is maybe not seen as a big threat by the bookies.
That being said though, he is still a great player, it's just his Sunday form that would concern me. I may have an e/w w/o woods etc bet on him if the odds are good.
Yeh, G-Mac is crazy long odds for his achievements, but he just doesn't seem to stick out for me this year, and clearly not for a lot of people. He has barely played this year so that might put him under the radar a bit. He has played the matchplay, but that's a totally different game and I wouldn't count that towards a strokeplay event. He missed the cut on his 1st start of the season. The Honda he did better, but faded at the weekend when it matters most, and when he was paired with Woods in the final group at the WGC Cadillac he only shot 72 when it really counted. All this and a T45 at the Arnold Palmer are factors why he is maybe not seen as a big threat by the bookies. That being said though, he is still a great player, it's just his Sunday form that would concern me. I may have an e/w w/o woods etc bet on him if the odds are good. Posted by FlashFlush
It's his sunday form that worries me most - he was in contention for two of the majors last year and didnt turn up on the sunday! regarding his other form I'd say it's better than most for 2013. I dunno i've just got a feeling about him
my bets: Mcdowell @ 60/1 EW Adam Scott @ 28/1 D Johnson @ 30/1 Bradley @ 25/1 and Martin Laird first round leader @ 66/1 ew
can i gauge peoples thoughts and views on the best ever masters shot comp theyve been running on sky sports?
the most memorable has to be TIGER's chip from off the green which swings right around and is a sponsors absolute dream as all you see is white ball then on the edge of cup is the big NIKE SWOOSH then baaam in the hole!!! couldnt script that in an ad (they used the very shot in an advertisement since!!)
BUT....... for me, the best, hands down, without a shadow of doubt, BUBBA's shot from the trees in last years play off. absolute quality under such high pressure. who needs lessons eh??!!
wasnt aware of no european winner since '99, a little disconcerting for my love of the swedes particularly this week!
Gonna leave Stenson out initially with a view to back at what could be tastier odds on Fri morning if all the high winds/storms late thurday prove to be true.
Having said that, Bo goes out late but his 8 under on the sunday last year on the one day the greens dried out are a serious cause of optimism and ill be backing him in both markets given the greens are ultra fast at the mo
as i type this the Bo-ster is minus 3 thru 3 holes in the par 3 already!!!! id sooner he wasnt going as well as he does things like thsat in pro ams and the like then shoots a 78 or so the next day
PETER HANSON BOTH MARKETS E/W
BO VAN PELT BOTH MARKETS E/W
KEVIN STREELMAN 1ST ROUND LEADER E/W
RUSSELL HENLEY 1ST ROUND E/W
and recently added......
WATNEY OUTRIGHT E/W had a good day and an ace in the par 3
and a bet on the keegster in running at some stage when the feeling is right!!!
Just updated my Euro Fantasy Team..... I've checked all the leaders and apart from 1st position (who hasnt updated their team this week yet) they all virtually pick the same players, same goes for Flashy, Darty and Splashie.... I've gone proper left-field with 3 of my picks and left some big guns out.... So gonna drop 100's of spots or gain big style this week.
Gl all with yer bets, by far my biggest win would be Sterne.
can i gauge peoples thoughts and views on the best ever masters shot comp theyve been running on sky sports? the most memorable has to be TIGER's chip from off the green which swings right around and is a sponsors absolute dream as all you see is white ball then on the edge of cup is the big NIKE SWOOSH then baaam in the hole!!! couldnt script that in an ad (they used the very shot in an advertisement since!!) BUT....... for me, the best, hands down, without a shadow of doubt, BUBBA's shot from the trees in last years play off. absolute quality under such high pressure. who needs lessons eh??!! Posted by BELL_POKER
Agree with both of these. I'll never forget either for the rest of my life.
In Response to Re: Get in the Hole! 2013 Season! (The MASTERS!!!!) Year Profit: -52.19pts : Greame mcdowell - 5 top 10's in his last 8 tournaments, 5th in last years masters, finished top 15 (2 top 5's) in all four of last years majors and former major winner. Oh and he has a morning tee time tomorrow. 60/1!! Posted by jdsallstar
I'm with you on Graeme Mcdowell, he ws one of my ante post bets and I'm surprised to see he is still available at 66/1.
Though you got your GMac major's mixed up there Jd.
To date The Masters has been by far the weakest major for Gmac, he's played 5 missed the cuts in 3, place tied 17th in 2009 and his best result was last year with a never in contention tied 12th.
In the past GMac has openly said he has struggled to settle at Augusta and went as far as to admit he wasn't sure he could ever really compete at The Masters.
So course form as much as anything is probably a big reason why Mcdowell is still such a big price.
All of that said, in an interview this week Mcdowell was very bullish about his chances this year and declared that for the first time he feel's he now has the all round game to win here!
In Response to Re: Get in the Hole! 2013 Season! (The MASTERS!!!!) Year Profit: -52.19pts : I'm with you on Graeme Mcdowell, he ws one of my ante post bets and I'm surprised to see he is still available at 66/1. Though you got your GMac major's mixed up there Jd. To date The Masters has been by far the weakest major for Gmac, he's played 5 missed the cuts in 3, place tied 17th in 2009 and his best result was last year with a never in contention tied 12th. In the past GMac has openly said he has struggled to settle at Augusta and went as far as to admit he wasn't sure he could ever really compete at The Masters. So course form as much as anything is probably a big reason why Mcdowell is still such a big price. All of that said, in an interview this week Mcdowell was very bullish about his chances this year and declared that for the first time he feel's he now has the all round game to win here! Posted by TheDart
whoops good spot! You're all sinking my gmac ship haha i think he's still decent value and normally hangs around long enough to keep me interested.
Just upgraded my sky online to included the sky sports. Half price for 3 months! only wanted it for the masters so phone up and cancel it tomorrow and get sports for 1 month for £10. Not a bad deal!
In Response to Re: Get in the Hole! 2013 Season! (The MASTERS!!!!) Year Profit: -52.19pts : whoops good spot! You're all sinking my gmac ship haha i think he's still decent value and normally hangs around long enough to keep me interested. Just upgraded my sky online to included the sky sports. Half price for 3 months! only wanted it for the masters so phone up and cancel it tomorrow and get sports for 1 month for £10. Not a bad deal! Posted by jdsallstar
No intention of sinking the Gmac ship, I'm a massive GMac fan, In Gmac I trust!
Just looked at the latest weather forecast and I'm not convinced the weather will make that much of a difference today, though if it does it's clear the early starters should have the best of the conditions.
Tomorrow's weather could have more of an effect, it looks pretty bleak for tomorrow morning.
If the forecasters are correct, it looks like there are 7 groups that could get the best conditions and I make that the Hanson group through to the Harrington group.
Then again if there is thunder storms today and they come off the course, the whole schedule could get moved.
Me thinks I'm in danger of getting into a little too much analysis!
Yeah try not to get too bogged down with who has the best conditions, unless there is a serious difference. Remember only the other week at the trophee hassan, Neil backed horsey who had terrible conditions, and still got top 5 after day1. As long as they play well they should feature. They are pro's at the end of the day ;-)
Yeah try not to get too bogged down with who has the best conditions, unless there is a serious difference. Remember only the other week at the trophee hassan, Neil backed horsey who had terrible conditions, and still got top 5 after day1. As long as they play well they should feature. They are pro's at the end of the day ;-) Posted by FlashFlush
Good advice Flash but too late!
I couldn't resist a little dabble on Sky's 36 hole leader market, at ew first 5, I've gone for:
Graeme Mcdowell 55/1 Peter Hanson 55/1 Nicolas Colsaerts 70/1
Thursday 1.20pm... Is it only coincidence I find myself at home, shuffling non existant paper work??
Attn Flash and Darty, Is there any shot link on duty today? They usually out source the Majors and its not available. And while at it Darty, is there any market your not involved in this week?? Lol
Finally, did anybody take Clarkes spot when he pulled out? I'm not a fan of his, but Siem deserved the call up to replace him after his heroics at The Hassan, and getting on his bike to the USA the following week and banging in 3 good rounds after his 1st round debacle.
Thursday 1.20pm... Is it only coincidence I find myself at home, shuffling non existant paper work?? Attn Flash and Darty, Is there any shot link on duty today? They usually out source the Majors and its not available. And while at it Darty, is there any market your not involved in this week?? Lol Finally, did anybody take Clarkes spot when he pulled out? I'm not a fan of his, but Siem deserved the call up to replace him after his heroics at The Hassan, and getting on his bike to the USA the following week and banging in 3 good rounds after his 1st round debacle. Posted by joesman1
LOl, I've been like a kid in a sweet shop!
I'm hoping I don't feel the urge to start on the in running just yet!
Doesn't look like we've got shot link today, think there's online coverage soon.
There's no reserve list for The Masters, which is a shame as Siem deserved his chance.
I see Lynn hgas birdied the first, was he one of your out there picks on the Fantasy?
In Response to Re: Get in the Hole! 2013 Season! (The MASTERS!!!!) Year Profit: -52.19pts : LOl, I've been like a kid in a sweet shop! I'm hoping I don't feel the urge to start on the in running just yet! Doesn't look like we've got shot link today, think there's online coverage soon. There's no reserve list for The Masters, which is a shame as Siem deserved his chance. I see Lynn hgas birdied the first, was he one of your out there picks on the Fantasy? Posted by TheDart
Yeah, he played very well in last years USPGA, hence his invite here. Just think he is the type to over excel when under the radar. Good start for Westy, not!!
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Justin Rose
Dustin Johnson
Richard Sterne
Jason Day
Matt Kuchar
it gives it a bit more interest
my bets:
Mcdowell @ 60/1 EW
Adam Scott @ 28/1
D Johnson @ 30/1
Bradley @ 25/1
and
Martin Laird first round leader @ 66/1 ew
Gl all with yer bets, by far my biggest win would be Sterne.
First time I have selected my bet, usually follow Splashies(which I have done)
But I have gone out on a limb and tried to read afew articles and then made the following selections( all 1 pt e/w)
First Round Leader:
Jamie Donaldson 150/1
Russell Henly 80/1
To Win Outright:
Jason Dufner 66/1
Bill Hass 66/1
Keegan Bradley 22/1
Dustin Johnson 30/1
Nick Watney 60/1
Stewart Cink 175/1
John Merrick 250/1
Though you got your GMac major's mixed up there Jd.
To date The Masters has been by far the weakest major for Gmac, he's played 5 missed the cuts in 3, place tied 17th in 2009 and his best result was last year with a never in contention tied 12th.
In the past GMac has openly said he has struggled to settle at Augusta and went as far as to admit he wasn't sure he could ever really compete at The Masters.
So course form as much as anything is probably a big reason why Mcdowell is still such a big price.
All of that said, in an interview this week Mcdowell was very bullish about his chances this year and declared that for the first time he feel's he now has the all round game to win here!
Just upgraded my sky online to included the sky sports. Half price for 3 months! only wanted it for the masters so phone up and cancel it tomorrow and get sports for 1 month for £10. Not a bad deal!
Just looked at the latest weather forecast and I'm not convinced the weather will make that much of a difference today, though if it does it's clear the early starters should have the best of the conditions.
Tomorrow's weather could have more of an effect, it looks pretty bleak for tomorrow morning.
If the forecasters are correct, it looks like there are 7 groups that could get the best conditions and I make that the Hanson group through to the Harrington group.
Then again if there is thunder storms today and they come off the course, the whole schedule could get moved.
Me thinks I'm in danger of getting into a little too much analysis!
I'm off to strike my first round leader bets.
I couldn't resist a little dabble on Sky's 36 hole leader market, at ew first 5, I've gone for:
Graeme Mcdowell 55/1
Peter Hanson 55/1
Nicolas Colsaerts 70/1
I'm hoping I don't feel the urge to start on the in running just yet!
Doesn't look like we've got shot link today, think there's online coverage soon.
There's no reserve list for The Masters, which is a shame as Siem deserved his chance.
I see Lynn hgas birdied the first, was he one of your out there picks on the Fantasy?