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Irish Open Odds & Betting Tips

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Irish Open Odds & Betting Tips

The 3 Irish Open is being played at Killarney this week and and, Irish stars aside, this is a fairly weak field. Genie looks through the odds to pick out some value betting tips for the waiting punters.

Unfortunately there is no course form to speak of really. The course has not hosted any recent major events for male professional golfers.

Players to Watch

Looking through the form book it is easy to see why Justin Rose is high up in the betting, coming in at joint second favourite, alongside Graeme McDowell, with both a few points higher than Rory McIlroy.

This week though Genie is going for Harrington. Padraig is not having a good season and his performance at the Open Championship was forgettable. What gives me hope though is that Paidi is outwardly saying that he is playing well and that he thinks things are falling into place. A more honest sportsman you will never find and Padraig will call it in black and white more often than not.

Odds of 20/1 on the player with 25 career wins and about twice as many second places in this company is a must bet for Genie. To put this in perspective, he was 25/1 to win the British Open and goes into next month’s PGA Championship best priced at 33/1 against all of the best players in the world, while only a handful of the world’s top 100 players line up this weekend.

Padraig is not completely without form this season. 3rd place at Doral, 5th at the Travelers Championship, 7th at Quail Hollow and an 8th placed finish at the Transitions were all achieved against markedly better company than he is surrounded by this week. Ladbrokes are offering a standout 20/1 about Paidi getting back into the winners enclosure on home soil.

Jeremy Chapman Tips

This week Chapman is looking only at the Greenbrier Classic. His top tip is Nick Watney (1.5pts e/w @25/1). Next best is Brendon De Jonge (1pt e/w at 50/1) and his other selections include JB Holmes (1pt e/w @ 35/1) and Matt Kuchar (0.75pts e/w @ 20/1).

Steve Palmer Tips

Steve Palmer’s Irish Open tips are:

Top Tip: Rory McIlroy (3pts e/w @ 7/1)

Next Best: Ross Fisher (1.5pts e/w @ 20/1)

Other Selections: Darren Clarke (1pt e/w @40/1) and Shane Lowry (1pt e/w @ 45/1)

Betting Tips Summary

This week at Killarney Genie has only 1 player on the betting list. For a €100 staking plan Genie is suggesting:

€50 e/w on Padraig Harrington at 20/1 with Ladbrokes

Note: Paddy Power are paying 6 places and offering odds of 16/1 about the Dubliner reclaiming a title that he last won in 2007.

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Open De France Odds & Tips

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Open De France Odds & Betting Tips

This week Genie is turning his focus to Europe, specifically the Open De France from Le Golf National Golf Club near Paris. It is a strong European field but, as ever, Genie has fould some value in the betting. For a list of betting odds and free bets on the golf this weekend check out the tables below.

Betting Tips

The  event has taken place at Le Golf National course since 2002. We’ve had our share of surpirise winners with names like English trio Philip Golding, John Bickerton and Malcolm MacKenzie lifting the trophy.

Another Englishman who will be keen to do well this week is Ian Poulter. Having shown a glimmer of a return to form in the first couple of rounds of the US Open Genie thinks that Poults should do well in Paris this week. The course is no walkover and Poulter’s exceptionaly straight ball striking and solid putting will represent a significant advantage ofver most other runners.

Poulter has course form here, having finished 3rd, 9th, 30th and 3rd in is 4 appearance since 2006. He is a player that is improving with each passing year and he likes this course. The 28/1 available from Bet365 will offer you a good run for your money.

Another who deserves respect in the each-way betting is Soren Hansen. He has somewhat struggled with his game at times this season but having finished inside the top ten here in 4 of the past 5 appearances Hansen is worth a look in the each-way market at 40/1 with Paddy Power or William Hill.

Betting Tips Summary

For a quick revision of our golf betting tips for the Open De France here we go. For a €100 staking plan this week Genie is suggesting:

€70 on Ian Poulter at 28/1 with Bet365

€15 e/w on Soren Hansen at 40/1 with Paddy Power

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US Open Golf Odds & Tips

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US Open Odds & Tips

The US Open hits the Californian coastline this weekend as Tiger Woods and co take centre stage at Pebble Beach. Genie is here to provide you with the latest odds, betting tips and need to know information.

The last time the US Open was played at Pebble Beach was in 2000 when Tiger Woods won by an extraordinary 15 strokes. This year there promises to be plenty more excitement on a tense Sunday in California. I must say that the expected winning scoreline of a few under par is a welcome break from the 20 under par type winning score that we are seeing each week on both sides of the pond.

Helpful Tips About the US Open

Pebble beach is a links course and, as such, can be a windy part of the world. Conditions this week are expected to be favourable with winds expected not to exceed 10mph. If the wind does pick up then look toward straight iron hitters such as Sergio Garcia or Ian Poulter.

The greens will be set up to be extremely fast at Pebble Beach this weekend. A good indicator of similar greens was at the Memorial Championship 2 weeks ago where Justin Rose putted exceptionally well. Rose won’t be playing this week though as he was not inside the world’s top 50 in sufficient time to make the automatic qualifying.

Driving a straight ball at the US Open is a must. The rough will destroy the chances of any loose hitters. For this reason I am going to have to rule out Tiger Woods, whose driving has generally been abysmal since his return.

The experts say that the best fit for the course is a player who fades the ball and can putt well, and is preferably long off the tee. Dustin Johnston has won the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in the past 2 years. Of course only 2 of the 4 rounds are played on the course but Johnston deserves respect.

Betting Tips

This week I am going to recommend the very brilliant Englishman, Luke Donald. Luke has had 3 top 3 finishes in the past month in Europe. He also has 4 top 10 finishes to his name from his 11 starts ion the USPGA tour this year. Luke is shorter off the tee than one would hope for around here but crucially he keeps the ball on the fairway and can scramble and putt as well as anyone. One concern that I do have is the worry that if he has and hangover from the wrist injury that ruled him out for much of last year it will be exposed this weekend in the super thick rough. Luke Donald at 40/1 with Ladbrokes is my first tip. He should win more often and hopefully his experience in Madrid a few weeks ago will give him the confidence to become a closer.

Secondly we are going for a longer hitter who tends to fade the ball. KJ Choi has rediscovered his form of late and is popping up on leaderboards again on a regular basis. K.J. will need to be on top form with his irons this weekend and fire some of those pinseekers that make him such an entertaining player to watch. His putting is the only thing that has been a little off this year. The faster greens can often work in favour of the lesser known putters and KJ is in with agreat shout this weekend. KJ Choi at 66/1 is my second tip.

Ryan Moore is, for me, one of the most exciting young prospects on tour. He has an excellent all round game and keeps the errors to a minimum, which is exactly the right type of game to win a US Open. He is one of the most accurate drivers on tour and is respectably long with a 287 yard average. A 5th place finish in his last outing at the Memorial Tournament indciates that the swing is in good order. My third tip this weekend is Ryan Moore at 100/1 with Paddy Power or Bet365.

Betting Tips Summary

The lazier among you will know to skip straight down to the end of the article for the US Open betting tips summary section. Here is the staking plan for a €100 bankroll:

 

Now go forth and place your bets. The below table highlights the free bet sign up offers currently available with the top online betting companies.

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US Open Odds & Tips

The US Open hits the Californian coastline this weekend as Tiger Woods and co take centre stage at Pebble Beach. Genie is here to provide you with the latest odds, betting tips and need to know information.

The last time the US Open was played at Pebble Beach was in 2000 when Tiger Woods won by an extraordinary 15 strokes. This year there promises to be plenty more excitement on a tense Sunday in California. I must say that the expected winning scoreline of a few under par is a welcome break from the 20 under par type winning score that we are seeing each week on both sides of the pond.

Helpful Tips About the US Open

Pebble beach is a links course and, as such, can be a windy part of the world. Conditions this week are expected to be favourable with winds expected not to exceed 10mph. If the wind does pick up then look toward straight iron hitters such as Sergio Garcia or Ian Poulter.

The greens will be set up to be extremely fast at Pebble Beach this weekend. A good indicator of similar greens was at the Memorial Championship 2 weeks ago where Justin Rose putted exceptionally well. Rose won’t be playing this week though as he was not inside the world’s top 50 in sufficient time to make the automatic qualifying.

Driving a straight ball at the US Open is a must. The rough will destroy the chances of any loose hitters. For this reason I am going to have to rule out Tiger Woods, whose driving has generally been abysmal since his return.

The experts say that the best fit for the course is a player who fades the ball and can putt well, and is preferably long off the tee. Dustin Johnston has won the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in the past 2 years. Of course only 2 of the 4 rounds are played on the course but Johnston deserves respect.

Betting Tips

This week I am going to recommend the very brilliant Englishman, Luke Donald. Luke has had 3 top 3 finishes in the past month in Europe. He also has 4 top 10 finishes to his name from his 11 starts ion the USPGA tour this year. Luke is shorter off the tee than one would hope for around here but crucially he keeps the ball on the fairway and can scramble and putt as well as anyone. One concern that I do have is the worry that if he has and hangover from the wrist injury that ruled him out for much of last year it will be exposed this weekend in the super thick rough. Luke Donald at 40/1 with Ladbrokes is my first tip. He should win more often and hopefully his experience in Madrid a few weeks ago will give him the confidence to become a closer.

Secondly we are going for a longer hitter who tends to fade the ball. KJ Choi has rediscovered his form of late and is popping up on leaderboards again on a regular basis. K.J. will need to be on top form with his irons this weekend and fire some of those pinseekers that make him such an entertaining player to watch. His putting is the only thing that has been a little off this year. The faster greens can often work in favour of the lesser known putters and KJ is in with agreat shout this weekend. KJ Choi at 66/1 is my second tip.

Ryan Moore is, for me, one of the most exciting young prospects on tour. He has an excellent all round game and keeps the errors to a minimum, which is exactly the right type of game to win a US Open. He is one of the most accurate drivers on tour and is respectably long with a 287 yard average. A 5th place finish in his last outing at the Memorial Tournament indciates that the swing is in good order. My third tip this weekend is Ryan Moore at 100/1 with Paddy Power or Bet365.

Betting Tips Summary

The lazier among you will know to skip straight down to the end of the article for the US Open betting tips summary section. Here is the staking plan for a €100 bankroll:

€30 on Luke Donald at 40/1 with Ladbrokes

€20 e/w on K.J. Choi at 66/1 with Ladbrokes

€15 e/w on Ryan Moore at 100/1 with Bet365

Now go forth and place your bets. The below table highlights the free bet sign up offers currently available with the top online betting companies.

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US Open Odds & Tips

The US Open hits the Californian coastline this weekend as Tiger Woods and co take centre stage at Pebble Beach. Genie is here to provide you with the latest odds, betting tips and need to know information.

The last time the US Open was played at Pebble Beach was in 2000 when Tiger Woods won by an extraordinary 15 strokes. This year there promises to be plenty more excitement on a tense Sunday in California. I must say that the expected winning scoreline of a few under par is a welcome break from the 20 under par type winning score that we are seeing each week on both sides of the pond.

Helpful Tips About the US Open

Pebble beach is a links course and, as such, can be a windy part of the world. Conditions this week are expected to be favourable with winds expected not to exceed 10mph. If the wind does pick up then look toward straight iron hitters such as Sergio Garcia or Ian Poulter.

The greens will be set up to be extremely fast at Pebble Beach this weekend. A good indicator of similar greens was at the Memorial Championship 2 weeks ago where Justin Rose putted exceptionally well. Rose won’t be playing this week though as he was not inside the world’s top 50 in sufficient time to make the automatic qualifying.

Driving a straight ball at the US Open is a must. The rough will destroy the chances of any loose hitters. For this reason I am going to have to rule out Tiger Woods, whose driving has generally been abysmal since his return.

The experts say that the best fit for the course is a player who fades the ball and can putt well, and is preferably long off the tee. Dustin Johnston has won the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in the past 2 years. Of course only 2 of the 4 rounds are played on the course but Johnston deserves respect.

Betting Tips

This week I am going to recommend the very brilliant Englishman, Luke Donald. Luke has had 3 top 3 finishes in the past month in Europe. He also has 4 top 10 finishes to his name from his 11 starts ion the USPGA tour this year. Luke is shorter off the tee than one would hope for around here but crucially he keeps the ball on the fairway and can scramble and putt as well as anyone. One concern that I do have is the worry that if he has and hangover from the wrist injury that ruled him out for much of last year it will be exposed this weekend in the super thick rough. Luke Donald at 40/1 with Ladbrokes is my first tip. He should win more often and hopefully his experience in Madrid a few weeks ago will give him the confidence to become a closer.

Secondly we are going for a longer hitter who tends to fade the ball. KJ Choi has rediscovered his form of late and is popping up on leaderboards again on a regular basis. K.J. will need to be on top form with his irons this weekend and fire some of those pinseekers that make him such an entertaining player to watch. His putting is the only thing that has been a little off this year. The faster greens can often work in favour of the lesser known putters and KJ is in with agreat shout this weekend. KJ Choi at 66/1 is my second tip.

Ryan Moore is, for me, one of the most exciting young prospects on tour. He has an excellent all round game and keeps the errors to a minimum, which is exactly the right type of game to win a US Open. He is one of the most accurate drivers on tour and is respectably long with a 287 yard average. A 5th place finish in his last outing at the Memorial Tournament indciates that the swing is in good order. My third tip this weekend is Ryan Moore at 100/1 with Paddy Power or Bet365.

Betting Tips Summary

The lazier among you will know to skip straight down to the end of the article for the US Open betting tips summary section. Here is the staking plan for a €100 bankroll:

€30 on Luke Donald at 40/1 with Ladbrokes

€20 e/w on K.J. Choi at 66/1 with Ladbrokes

€15 e/w on Ryan Moore at 100/1 with Bet365

Now go forth and place your bets. The below table highlights the free bet sign up offers currently available with the top online betting companies.

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US Open Odds & Tips

The US Open hits the Californian coastline this weekend as Tiger Woods and co take centre stage at Pebble Beach. Genie is here to provide you with the latest odds, betting tips and need to know information.

The last time the US Open was played at Pebble Beach was in 2000 when Tiger Woods won by an extraordinary 15 strokes. This year there promises to be plenty more excitement on a tense Sunday in California. I must say that the expected winning scoreline of a few under par is a welcome break from the 20 under par type winning score that we are seeing each week on both sides of the pond.

Helpful Tips About the US Open

Pebble beach is a links course and, as such, can be a windy part of the world. Conditions this week are expected to be favourable with winds expected not to exceed 10mph. If the wind does pick up then look toward straight iron hitters such as Sergio Garcia or Ian Poulter.

The greens will be set up to be extremely fast at Pebble Beach this weekend. A good indicator of similar greens was at the Memorial Championship 2 weeks ago where Justin Rose putted exceptionally well. Rose won’t be playing this week though as he was not inside the world’s top 50 in sufficient time to make the automatic qualifying.

Driving a straight ball at the US Open is a must. The rough will destroy the chances of any loose hitters. For this reason I am going to have to rule out Tiger Woods, whose driving has generally been abysmal since his return.

The experts say that the best fit for the course is a player who fades the ball and can putt well, and is preferably long off the tee. Dustin Johnston has won the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in the past 2 years. Of course only 2 of the 4 rounds are played on the course but Johnston deserves respect.

Betting Tips

This week I am going to recommend the very brilliant Englishman, Luke Donald. Luke has had 3 top 3 finishes in the past month in Europe. He also has 4 top 10 finishes to his name from his 11 starts ion the USPGA tour this year. Luke is shorter off the tee than one would hope for around here but crucially he keeps the ball on the fairway and can scramble and putt as well as anyone. One concern that I do have is the worry that if he has and hangover from the wrist injury that ruled him out for much of last year it will be exposed this weekend in the super thick rough. Luke Donald at 40/1 with Ladbrokes is my first tip. He should win more often and hopefully his experience in Madrid a few weeks ago will give him the confidence to become a closer.

Secondly we are going for a longer hitter who tends to fade the ball. KJ Choi has rediscovered his form of late and is popping up on leaderboards again on a regular basis. K.J. will need to be on top form with his irons this weekend and fire some of those pinseekers that make him such an entertaining player to watch. His putting is the only thing that has been a little off this year. The faster greens can often work in favour of the lesser known putters and KJ is in with agreat shout this weekend. KJ Choi at 66/1 is my second tip.

Ryan Moore is, for me, one of the most exciting young prospects on tour. He has an excellent all round game and keeps the errors to a minimum, which is exactly the right type of game to win a US Open. He is one of the most accurate drivers on tour and is respectably long with a 287 yard average. A 5th place finish in his last outing at the Memorial Tournament indciates that the swing is in good order. My third tip this weekend is Ryan Moore at 100/1 with Paddy Power or Bet365.

Betting Tips Summary

The lazier among you will know to skip straight down to the end of the article for the US Open betting tips summary section. Here is the staking plan for a €100 bankroll:

€30 on Luke Donald at 40/1 with Ladbrokes

€20 e/w on K.J. Choi at 66/1 with Ladbrokes

€15 e/w on Ryan Moore at 100/1 with Bet365

Now go forth and place your bets. The below table highlights the free bet sign up offers currently available with the top online betting companies.

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US Open Odds & Tips

The US Open hits the Californian coastline this weekend as Tiger Woods and co take centre stage at Pebble Beach. Genie is here to provide you with the latest odds, betting tips and need to know information.

The last time the US Open was played at Pebble Beach was in 2000 when Tiger Woods won by an extraordinary 15 strokes. This year there promises to be plenty more excitement on a tense Sunday in California. I must say that the expected winning scoreline of a few under par is a welcome break from the 20 under par type winning score that we are seeing each week on both sides of the pond.

Helpful Tips About the US Open

Pebble beach is a links course and, as such, can be a windy part of the world. Conditions this week are expected to be favourable with winds expected not to exceed 10mph. If the wind does pick up then look toward straight iron hitters such as Sergio Garcia or Ian Poulter.

The greens will be set up to be extremely fast at Pebble Beach this weekend. A good indicator of similar greens was at the Memorial Championship 2 weeks ago where Justin Rose putted exceptionally well. Rose won’t be playing this week though as he was not inside the world’s top 50 in sufficient time to make the automatic qualifying.

Driving a straight ball at the US Open is a must. The rough will destroy the chances of any loose hitters. For this reason I am going to have to rule out Tiger Woods, whose driving has generally been abysmal since his return.

The experts say that the best fit for the course is a player who fades the ball and can putt well, and is preferably long off the tee. Dustin Johnston has won the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in the past 2 years. Of course only 2 of the 4 rounds are played on the course but Johnston deserves respect.

Betting Tips

This week I am going to recommend the very brilliant Englishman, Luke Donald. Luke has had 3 top 3 finishes in the past month in Europe. He also has 4 top 10 finishes to his name from his 11 starts ion the USPGA tour this year. Luke is shorter off the tee than one would hope for around here but crucially he keeps the ball on the fairway and can scramble and putt as well as anyone. One concern that I do have is the worry that if he has and hangover from the wrist injury that ruled him out for much of last year it will be exposed this weekend in the super thick rough. Luke Donald at 40/1 with Ladbrokes is my first tip. He should win more often and hopefully his experience in Madrid a few weeks ago will give him the confidence to become a closer.

Secondly we are going for a longer hitter who tends to fade the ball. KJ Choi has rediscovered his form of late and is popping up on leaderboards again on a regular basis. K.J. will need to be on top form with his irons this weekend and fire some of those pinseekers that make him such an entertaining player to watch. His putting is the only thing that has been a little off this year. The faster greens can often work in favour of the lesser known putters and KJ is in with agreat shout this weekend. KJ Choi at 66/1 is my second tip.

Ryan Moore is, for me, one of the most exciting young prospects on tour. He has an excellent all round game and keeps the errors to a minimum, which is exactly the right type of game to win a US Open. He is one of the most accurate drivers on tour and is respectably long with a 287 yard average. A 5th place finish in his last outing at the Memorial Tournament indciates that the swing is in good order. My third tip this weekend is Ryan Moore at 100/1 with Paddy Power or Bet365.

Betting Tips Summary

The lazier among you will know to skip straight down to the end of the article for the US Open betting tips summary section. Here is the staking plan for a €100 bankroll:

€30 on Luke Donald at 40/1 with Ladbrokes

€20 e/w on K.J. Choi at 66/1 with Ladbrokes

€15 e/w on Ryan Moore at 100/1 with Bet365

Now go forth and place your bets. The below table highlights the free bet sign up offers currently available with the top online betting companies.

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US Open Odds & Tips

The US Open hits the Californian coastline this weekend as Tiger Woods and co take centre stage at Pebble Beach. Genie is here to provide you with the latest odds, betting tips and need to know information.

The last time the US Open was played at Pebble Beach was in 2000 when Tiger Woods won by an extraordinary 15 strokes. This year there promises to be plenty more excitement on a tense Sunday in California. I must say that the expected winning scoreline of a few under par is a welcome break from the 20 under par type winning score that we are seeing each week on both sides of the pond.

Helpful Tips About the US Open

Pebble beach is a links course and, as such, can be a windy part of the world. Conditions this week are expected to be favourable with winds expected not to exceed 10mph. If the wind does pick up then look toward straight iron hitters such as Sergio Garcia or Ian Poulter.

The greens will be set up to be extremely fast at Pebble Beach this weekend. A good indicator of similar greens was at the Memorial Championship 2 weeks ago where Justin Rose putted exceptionally well. Rose won’t be playing this week though as he was not inside the world’s top 50 in sufficient time to make the automatic qualifying.

Driving a straight ball at the US Open is a must. The rough will destroy the chances of any loose hitters. For this reason I am going to have to rule out Tiger Woods, whose driving has generally been abysmal since his return.

The experts say that the best fit for the course is a player who fades the ball and can putt well, and is preferably long off the tee. Dustin Johnston has won the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in the past 2 years. Of course only 2 of the 4 rounds are played on the course but Johnston deserves respect.

Betting Tips

This week I am going to recommend the very brilliant Englishman, Luke Donald. Luke has had 3 top 3 finishes in the past month in Europe. He also has 4 top 10 finishes to his name from his 11 starts ion the USPGA tour this year. Luke is shorter off the tee than one would hope for around here but crucially he keeps the ball on the fairway and can scramble and putt as well as anyone. One concern that I do have is the worry that if he has and hangover from the wrist injury that ruled him out for much of last year it will be exposed this weekend in the super thick rough. Luke Donald at 40/1 with Ladbrokes is my first tip. He should win more often and hopefully his experience in Madrid a few weeks ago will give him the confidence to become a closer.

Secondly we are going for a longer hitter who tends to fade the ball. KJ Choi has rediscovered his form of late and is popping up on leaderboards again on a regular basis. K.J. will need to be on top form with his irons this weekend and fire some of those pinseekers that make him such an entertaining player to watch. His putting is the only thing that has been a little off this year. The faster greens can often work in favour of the lesser known putters and KJ is in with agreat shout this weekend. KJ Choi at 66/1 is my second tip.

Ryan Moore is, for me, one of the most exciting young prospects on tour. He has an excellent all round game and keeps the errors to a minimum, which is exactly the right type of game to win a US Open. He is one of the most accurate drivers on tour and is respectably long with a 287 yard average. A 5th place finish in his last outing at the Memorial Tournament indciates that the swing is in good order. My third tip this weekend is Ryan Moore at 100/1 with Paddy Power or Bet365.

Betting Tips Summary

The lazier among you will know to skip straight down to the end of the article for the US Open betting tips summary section. Here is the staking plan for a €100 bankroll:

€30 on Luke Donald at 40/1 with Ladbrokes

€20 e/w on K.J. Choi at 66/1 with Ladbrokes

€15 e/w on Ryan Moore at 100/1 with Bet365

Now go forth and place your bets. The below table highlights the free bet sign up offers currently available with the top online betting companies.

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Crowne Plaza Invitational Tips

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Tips and Odds on the Crowne Plaza Invitational

The big PGA Tour Golf event this weekend is the Crowne Plaza Invitational from the Colonial club in Fort Worth, Texas. Tiger Woods is not in the field but it is a pretty strong one and they’ll be ready to do battle for a prize fund of over $6 million. Genie has done some homework, looking at the betting odds and form, to come up with his golf betting tips of the week.

Key Betting Tips

The most striking thing that I always notice when looking at the form on the Colonial golf course is that those at the top of the leaderboards here bears massive resemblance to the chaps who perform well at Augusta National. Kenny Perry has won here twice; once by 6 shots and once by 7 shots. Phil Mickelson has won here twice. Tim Clark has been runner up in the past 2 years. Steve Flesch is a patchy player but has won on this course and appeared in the top 20 on many an occasion. Flesch is, if you’ll remember, going to get a small investment from me every time he turns up at Augusta. It is quite simply a course that gives him his best chance of winning a golf tournament.

Players To Watch

With this key information in mind it was not long before Genie picked out the value. Angel Cabrera has never played this event at Colonial. He is having a very good season, without being rewarded with a victory. El Pato turned down the chance to play at his beloved Wentworth last weekend and should be well rested and is, in my opinion, primed to do well here at Colonial. It is extremely unusual for Genie to tip a man with no course form but the direct correlation between the Colonial and Augusta form books means that I am going on a limb this week because I believe that 66/1 is too big a price for a player of the calibre of El Pato, a noted Augusta expert.

My second tip is another guy that won’t appear on the tips of Jeremy Chapman or the like. I am tipping the little known journeyman Rod Pampling. The Aussie currently resides in Texas and all that I should really need to tell you is that Rod Pampling has a better record on this course than anyone in the past 5 years. Last year he had a couple of poor rounds and a couple of decent ones with a 68th place finish. However, in the previous 4 years, he finished 2nd, 12th, 3rd and 6th. Pampling has also perform admirably around Augusta the only 3 times that he has played The Masters. Stats like these make Pampling a good e/w bet at 100/1 with most bookmakers paying 5 places.

2 othe players that deserve note are Brian Gay and Kenny Perry. Kenny is a course expert and is in decent form. He played pretty well last week but a poor score on Sunday cost him any chance at the title. 40/1 would definitely not be a bad e/w punt on the vintage wine that is Kenny P.

Brian Gay is from Fort Worth and is in a decent vein of form. He has been one of the most improved players on tour in the past couple of years and a -7 final round last Sunday will fill him with confidence in front of a home crowd. I won’t be backing Gay however because 40/1 is just too short with so much quality in the field.

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Crowne Plaza Invitational Betting Tips Summary

For the lazy sods among you who are golf betting this weekend here is a summary of the betting tips. For a €100 staking plan Genie would advise the following:

€35 e/w on Angel Cabrera at 66/1 with Paddy Power

€15 e/w on Rod Pampling at 150/1 with Ladbrokes

Check out our free bets table below if you are new to any of our online betting partners and get yourself a nice little free bet on the golf betting this weekend.

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