The Wyndham Championship has two dynamics going into Thursday’s first round. First is the cash incentives for star players to enter the event. An other is tour grinders trying to keep their cards in the last event of the season. To make this event more appealing to better players, the […]
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Doubt Super Senior Bernhard Langer at Your Own Betting Peril
The rumors of Bernhard Langer’s demise have been repudiated by the seemingly ageless golfer. A month away from his 62nd birthday, Langer again dominated the Senior Open Championship, winning for the fourth time. He also won in 2010, 2014, and 2017. Langer was never able to capture an Open Championship, […]
Brooks Koepka Takes Major Step in Winning WGC FedEx St. Jude Classic
First Brooks Koepka dominated major championships, now he has moved on to capturing World Golf Championship events. He won the WGC FedEx St. Jude Classic on Sunday by three strokes over Webb Simpson. Koepka, who was 12/1 to win, had been sick all week, but looked the picture of health […]
Darren Clarke Looking for Success with Golfers Own Age at Senior Open Championship
Fresh off just missing the cut at the Open Championship last week, Darren Clarke makes his debut at the Senior Open Championship. The senior major will be played at Royal Lytham & St Annes beginning Thursday. The favorite is Retief Goosen, who won another major played last week, the Seniors […]
Matthew Wolff Swinging Way to Winner’s Circle as PGA Tour Rookie
Matthew Wolff, the man who is known as the golfer with the funky swing, could soon be recognized for far more than the unique way he hits a golf ball. The 20-year-old has already won on the PGA Tour, but is looking for his second victory at this week’s World […]
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy Headlining October Skins Game in Japan
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day, and Hideki Maysuyama are expected to take part in a Skins Game in Japan on Oct. 21, according to multiple reports on Monday. The two are reportedly going to play at the Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club. Woods is already committed to play in […]
Open Championship Longshot Favorite Bet, Except for Tiger, Phil
Another Open Championship longshot held the Claret Jug on Sunday, and Shane Lowry’s victory was part of a trend. Non-favorites tend to do well at this event. It is something bettors should consider when making their selections for next year’s tournament. The major will be at Royal St. George’s next […]
Shane Lowry Bettor Collects Nearly $16,000 on $150 Wager
One Shane Lowry bettor was cheering hard for Shane Lowry to win the Open Championship. When the Irishman did, he was paid off handsomely. The ticket was bought on July 17th on Lowry to win at 105/1 at the newly opened Circa Sportsbook at the Golden Gate Casino in downtown […]
Tired Tiger Woods Misses Second Major Championship Cut this Year
A tired Tiger Woods tried to rally at Royal Portrush in a difficult task of trying to make the cut, but for the second time this year, he won’t be playing on the weekend. Woods shot a 1-under par 70 to get to 6-over, but missed the cut by five […]
Shane Lowry Shocks Even Himself After Strong Open Championship First Round
Irishmen Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry couldn’t have had two different rounds of golf at Royal Portrush for the first round of the Open Championship. One golfer struggled, while the other thrived, but it’s not who you think it was. Lowry, who went off at 80/1 to win, shot a […]
No Second Thoughts About Finishing Runner Up in Majors for Koepka
There is a driving range full of professional golfers that would take the results Brooks Koepka has had in the last four major championships. The 29-year-old has finished no worse than second in his last four majors. Yet Koepka comes into the Open Championship not satisfied with his performance, and […]
Tiger Still Waiting for Koepka to Return Text About Playing Together at Open Championship
Tiger Woods was looking for a little advice before the Open Championship, and thought who better to get it from than Brooks Koepka. Koepka’s caddie, Ricky Elliott, lives in the town where Royal Portrush is, and could have helped out Woods and his caddie, Joe LaCava. Neither of them had […]
Defending Open Champion Francesco Molinari Wants Tours to Speed Up Slow Golfers
Defending Open champion Francesco Molinari took his opportunity at his Monday press conference to bring up slow play. The issue has become a crusade with him, and his brother and fellow pro Edoardo. Both Molinari’s believe not enough is being done to penalize habitual slow players on the PGA and […]
Open Championship Prop Bets Gamblers Should Take, Avoid
Open Championship prop bets can be a tricky process into not getting sucked in to ones that should be avoided. The overseas and internet betting sites that offer them produce a number of interesting side bets, but they all aren’t equal. The challenge is wading through the lines that are […]
Rory McIlroy Wants to Capitalize on Home-Course Advantage at Royal Portrush
Last week, Rory McIlroy went to his home in Northern Ireland expecting to see a different Royal Portrush, site of this week’s Open Championship. He was going to check it out before playing in the Scottish Open. He even delayed dinner with his mom because he thought he would be […]
Tiger Woods Dismisses Concerns Ahead of Open Championship
Tiger Woods came to the Open Championship on Sunday morning, going from his private plane to Royal Portrush. The 43-year-old wanted to get his first look at the course, playing a practice round with Ryder Cup partner Patrick Reed. During the round, Woods focused on chipping and putting. Afterwards, he […]
Unknowns Could Contend for Victory at John Deere Classic
The last few weeks of non-major PGA Tour events have had relatively anonymous winners, and this week’s John Deere Classic could produce another one. There is no golfer in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Rankings at TPC Deere Run this week. The highest ranked golfer here is […]
Robert MacIntyre Living Dream Playing in Scottish Open
Many golf fans in the United States haven’t heard of Robert MacIntyre, but that might change at this week’s Scottish Open. The 22-year-old is playing in his home country, and is in one of the marquee groups. MacIntrye, who is at 80/1 to win, is playing the first two rounds […]
Padraig Harrington Says Woods not Serious About Winning Open Championship
Padraig Harrington is not known for smack talking, but the Irish golfer threw some shade at Tiger Woods last week. The European Ryder Cup captain said he didn’t think Woods, and other golfers, who don’t play the week before the Open Championship, were really serious about winning. Woods, who won […]
Langer Not Ready to Give up No. 1 Spot on PGA Tour Champions
For the last 10 years Bernhard Langer has ruled the PGA Tour Champions, but Steve Stricker has established himself and could try and knock off Langer from the top of the hill. The season began strong for Langer as he looked to extend his dominance. He won once, and finished […]