The Golf Tips Thread

Dolph Starbeam

Think it might be a good idea to just have the one thread for all the golf tips and talk instead of having a new thread each weekend.

Dolph Starbeam

WGC Cadillac Championship -

Jason Day - 1.0 Pts e/w @ 40/1
He has had a good start to the year and played ok here last year finishing just inside the top 20. Due a win and this course should set up ok for him. Didn't play last weekend so he should be fresh and ready.

Keegan Bradley - 1.0 Pts e/w @ 25/1
Another man that has had a decent start to the season but hasn't quiet fired on all cylinders yet. He got a place last week at the Honda and should have been a few strokes better. If he gets his putter working he will be right up there.

Russell Henley - 0.5 Pts e/w @ 100/1
Again another man to have a good start to the season and already has a win under his belt. For a man so good with the putter I think 100/1 is a great price. Just missed out on a place last weekend.


Puerto Rico Open -

I haven't really done much research for this one but will have a couple bets, a quick look at the odds and Brendon de Jonge @ 22/1 and Ben Kohles @ 80/1 look like decent bets to me.

bobwilliams

I backed matt Every in Peurto Rico,win only @50/1

Also did 2 e/w bets on David [EMAIL="Hearn@125/1"]Hearn@125/1[/EMAIL] and Justin Hicks @66/1

In the big one i backed Hunter @28/1 win only and Molinari e/w at 90/1,might add another before 1 tomorrow.

My local bookies is an independant,they have priced up 'no hole in one' in Puerto Rico @evs,looking at the par 3's here that looks a great price,they're all around the 200 yard mark.
Anyone got any thoughts on that?

Degag

Went with Phil, Dufner and Colsaerts in the States.

superfurry1

Cant believe Ernie Els is available at 80-1 at the blue monster has won twice here over the years and should go nicely.

jjll

bobwilliams wrote: »

I backed matt Every in Peurto Rico,win only @50/1

Also did 2 e/w bets on David [EMAIL="Hearn@125/1"]Hearn@125/1[/EMAIL] and Justin Hicks @66/1

In the big one i backed Hunter @28/1 win only and Molinari e/w at 90/1,might add another before 1 tomorrow.

My local bookies is an independant,they have priced up 'no hole in one' in Puerto Rico @evs,looking at the par 3's here that looks a great price,they're all around the 200 yard mark.
Anyone got any thoughts on that?

Good bet that no hole in ones

jjll

YayaBanana wrote: »

WGC Cadillac Championship -

Jason Day - 1.0 Pts e/w @ 40/1
He has had a good start to the year and played ok here last year finishing just inside the top 20. Due a win and this course should set up ok for him. Didn't play last weekend so he should be fresh and ready.

Keegan Bradley - 1.0 Pts e/w @ 25/1
Another man that has had a decent start to the season but hasn't quiet fired on all cylinders yet. He got a place last week at the Honda and should have been a few strokes better. If he gets his putter working he will be right up there.

Russell Henley - 0.5 Pts e/w @ 100/1
Again another man to have a good start to the season and already has a win under his belt. For a man so good with the putter I think 100/1 is a great price. Just missed out on a place last weekend.


Puerto Rico Open -

I haven't really done much research for this one but will have a couple bets, a quick look at the odds and Brendon de Jonge @ 22/1 and Ben Kohles @ 80/1 look like decent bets to me.

Wouldnt back de jonge chokes had a big chance in shriners last year but gave it away to moore

Yeah like bradley 25s in my local indy bookie...... love the bradley and phil had 18 holes at augusta on tuesday

Dolph Starbeam

jjll wrote: »

Wouldnt back de jonge chokes had a big chance in shriners last year but gave it away to moore

Yeah like bradley 25s in my local indy bookie...... love the bradley and phil had 18 holes at augusta on tuesday

I might actually stay away from the Puerto Rico Open altogether.

Any thoughts on Garrigus @ 50/1 or Watney @ 30/1? Wouldn't normally go near Watney but he has a bit of history here and is playing ok this year.

As said above Mahan looks good @ 28/1 too. Rose and Schwartzel are priced too low imo.

frat

Schwartzel, $50 @16 win only!

fangee

WGC Cadilliac - Kuchar @ 20/1

Mahan @ 28/1

Stricker @ 45/1


Puerto open - Wasn't going to bother but John Rollins could/should be too good especially at 33/1.

BQQ

Have Colsearts (top euro without gb and I) @9/1
Couldn't ignore Tiger at double figure price either.

Went with Molder in Puerto Rico. @25/1

jjll

Well i think only -4 players oneards can only win rory was awful looks like he dont want to be there

Dolph Starbeam

jjll wrote: »

Well i think only -4 players oneards can only win rory was awful looks like he dont want to be there

I don't think so. Fowler, Dufner, Watney all at -3 and still definitely in with a chance, plus a few more players at -2. A -6 or -7 from anyone tomorrow and they are right back in it.

Bradley is doing ok for me. Henley at -2 isn't too bad. Day is gone. Also followed the tip above for Mahan, only a small bet but he's well placed at -5.

jjll

YayaBanana wrote: »

I don't think so. Fowler, Dufner, Watney all at -3 and still definitely in with a chance, plus a few more players at -2. A -6 or -7 from anyone tomorrow and they are right back in it.

Bradley is doing ok for me. Henley at -2 isn't too bad. Day is gone. Also followed the tip above for Mahan, only a small bet but he's well placed at -5.

dont see a 6 or 7 under today wind will be up and wind all weekend

fangee

This is simple for me.

I backed Kuchar because I fancied him.

If he shot -4 yesterday I'd be no more confident then the actual level par he did shoot.

I'd still back him at 90/1 ew first 4 places. He can easily shoot -6 for two days running.

I'm not changing my mind after one day.

jjll

fangee wrote: »

This is simple for me.

I backed Kuchar because I fancied him.

If he shot -4 yesterday I'd be no more confident then the actual level par he did shoot.

I'd still back him at 90/1 ew first 4 places. He can easily shoot -6 for two days running.

I'm not changing my mind after one day.

what i was saying the winner will come from -4 upwards in my opinion with wind up the course will be brutal and not a chance of 66s

fangee

jjll wrote: »

what i was saying the winner will come from -4 upwards in my opinion with wind up the course will be brutal and not a chance of 66s

I was not referring to your comment so calm down our la.

I'm just a believer in staying with your choice until they are completely out of it. I don't think that is the case (yet) with Kuchar. Just as I don't think Mahan and Stricker are necessarily in contention yet. Big day today.

So I was just reiterating my selection and saying he was now available at 90/1.

Could be a very good back to lay.

Dolph Starbeam

jjll wrote: »

dont see a 6 or 7 under today wind will be up and wind all weekend

If the wind gets up then it will be interesting. I still wouldn't rule anyone at -3 or -2 out of it though. It will be another interesting days golf.

bobwilliams

jjll wrote: »

what i was saying the winner will come from -4 upwards in my opinion with wind up the course will be brutal and not a chance of 66s

Doesn't have to be 66's ,to say only players on 4under can win is plain silly,regardless of weather,its the same for all players

ledgebag1

Backed sterne, ogilvy, gay, henley and merrick

Couple of the big guys looking strong, mcdowell and mahan and watson, looks like its gonna be a great game

lester76

Had wrote out els & rose had a 5er win on both then read the racing post & had a score on tiger at 11-1 & a 10ew on r henley at 80-1 instead..

bobwilliams

lester76 wrote: »

Had wrote out els & rose had a 5er win on both then read the racing post & had a score on tiger at 11-1 & a 10ew on r henley at 80-1 instead..

when ????on wednesday???? so why are you only posting that now?

jjll

Why cant bradley birdie par 5 first when everyone else does

ledgebag1

jjll wrote: »

Why cant bradley birdie par 5 first when everyone else does

He should have stuck to cheer leading

jjll

Woods knocks this 12fter in its over

jjll

Im guessing tiger will be less thanv6s for masters now if this tiger turns up looks a good bet rory should be more like 25s

Dolph Starbeam

Tiger has it in the bag, hoping for Bradley to get into the top 5 on his own to cover my bets for the week. Mickelson is all over the place now and I think he might have given up now that he's definitely out of it.

Dolph Starbeam

And he misses out by a couple strokes. If he could actually make any putts he would be even more serious.

jjll

Usually his putting is quite good at 15ft or less when he eagled first thought here we go got a chance but missed loads..... oh well onto tampa which has a bad field this week

Dolph Starbeam

Early prices for Tampa Bay.

http://www.oddschecker.com/golf/tampa-bay-championship/tampa-bay-championship/winner

- Sergio Garcia @ 16/1, I have been impressed by Garcia this year and I reckon he will be going all out for a win against a slightly weakened field. Garcia also has a couple top 20 finishes here in the last couple years so knows the place pretty well.

- Webb Simpson @20/1, also has a good history here coming T 10th, 2nd, and T 13th. He played ok this week shooting 72, 67, 71, 72 for a -6 and T 20th total.

- Sang-Moon Bae @ 70/1, Another with a good record here in his one previous outing, T 2nd last year behind eventual winner Luke Donald after losing in the 4 way playoff. Bae has had an up and down start to the season like he did last year and this event seemed to suit him.


These are just early thoughts. I won't make my final picks until Wednesday or Thursday. Scott, Donald and Kuchar all look good too.


http://www.pgatour.com/tourreport/2013/03/08/first-look-tampa-bay-championship.html

bobwilliams

backing a few at the top of the market this week..Kucher and Donald win only.

ledgebag1

sounds wise, although you never know

Degag

Have gone with Kaymer, Johnson, Pettersson and Barnes this week.

jjll

Donald shot new course record on pro am 62

Dolph Starbeam

Tampa Bay Championship

Going with my picks as above. That round from Donald and his record in Florida means I'm adding him also.

Webb Simpson 1.0 Pts e/w @ 18/1

Sergio Garcia 1.0 Pts e/w @ 14/1

Luke Donald 1.0 Pts e/w@ 16/1

Sang-Moon Bae 0.5 Pts e/w @ 80/1


Avantha Masters

Not liking the look of much here so i'm just going with the one small bet.

Jeev-Milkah Singh 0.5 Pts e/w @ 30/1



Good luck everyone!

Walter lemon

Went with

De Laet
Brian Gay
Aaron Baddelly
Sang Moon
Robert Garrigus

jjll

Went with donald and simpson

jjll

Simpson putter is freezing missed 5 putts under 10 ft fr birds and missed a 3ft fr par good strart by donald

fangee

Sorry. I know it's kicked of but I fancy Adam Scott at 16's and Michael Thompson at 40's. I've back both to win.

jjll

Choi and scott awful yesterday reckon 8 under will win it

Dolph Starbeam

Hoping for a good final day from Donald and Garcia. Gutted with Garcia yesterday, Hopefully he gets the putter working better today. Agree that about -8 should win.

jjll

A score was out there boo got it the amount of 8/9 ft fr birds simpson missed this week has shot 13 birds and 10 boogies

Dicky Pride

Dufner's tee to green play was generally excellent. His putting however, was embarrassing at times.

That's a tough course and I love watching players struggle...watching this week though just reinforces how hard it is to pick winners and also how you're never out of it until the final ball is sunk. Boo wasn't shown on telly once all week and he nearly robbed the thing!

I don't think anyone in that field this week will be a factor in the masters

SnowDrifts

Definitely think Gmac is worth an e/w bet at Bay Hill this weekend. He was runner up here to Tiger last year. He is at 25-1 on several sites and a few of them are paying out to 6 places.

bobwilliams

SnowDrifts wrote: »

Definitely think Gmac is worth an e/w bet at Bay Hill this weekend. He was runner up here to Tiger last year. He is at 25-1 on several sites and a few of them are paying out to 6 places.

yeah i agree but i just can't take to backing him,anytime i do him he plays sheite.
I would think Rose will be up there this week although he's a bit skinny,also Westwood at a decent price should go well here.

jjll

Gmac driving it better this year..... cant believe price on bradley has come down from 33s to 28s cant do simpson til putts better..
? Sneds just back from ribs tough to get winner this week

Dolph Starbeam

Arnold Palmer Invitational

- Tiger Woods @ 3/1 (2.0 Pts WIN ONLY) Tiger has to be backed this week. 3/1 is short but I am confident he will have a good week at an event that he has won 7 times. And with McIlroy not playing I am sure Tiger will want to close the gap to get back to #1 in the world.

- Keegan Bradley @ 30/1 (1.0 Pts E/W) He is having a good year and has already placed twice for me this season, I think he is very close to a win, he has only played here once before in 2011 and had a bad time when he missed the cut. He is a different player now and if he has a good week with the putter then he will be right in contention.

Nuri Sahin

Good to see a general golf betting thread thread I just wanted to say.

As for the Bay Hill event, haven't backed Tiger this low in so long but will do so for this week. Bradley is usually a solid pick too.

bobwilliams

Going on course form Rafa cabrera Bello @28/1 is the stand out value in the euro event,the likes of Charl at the top of the market too short for my liking.

Went with Bello@28/1 in 2 seperate doubles with Westy @33/1 and Rose @18/1
Did e/w singles also

jjll

thinking of doing patrick cantley on webdotcom tour louisiana open 20s withh pp

bobwilliams

jjll wrote: »

thinking of doing patrick cantley on webdotcom tour louisiana open 20s withh pp

you prompted me to have a look at this one and now i have to do a bet of course.
At 50/1 Darren Stiles looks real value,stuck a fiver e/w for the interest.

I love Cantlay,tipped him up this year at Pebble beach where he finished 9th this year,however,at 20/1 on a course that should suit the bombers i'll give him a swerve.