Ive been thinking about some early punts on a few players, thus far I'm considering;
Ernie Els
Tommy Bjorn
Padraig Harrington
Steve Stricker
Any thoughts guys?
Ernie Els
Tommy Bjorn
Padraig Harrington
Steve Stricker
Any thoughts guys?
Early Open thoughts
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Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
Is this to choose a Thursday 4-ball?
duncan mackie
Money List Winner
my first thought would be why think about it?
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Matt Kucher
One Planer
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I have a sneeking suspicion Luke Donald will play well at the Open.
Either him or Dustin Johnson.
Either him or Dustin Johnson.
I was suprised to see Donald quite away down in the fairways in reg stats on the Euro tour, Muirfields punishing rough this year will obviously suit somebody who keeps it on the short stuff consistantly.
cookelad
Tour Winner
I wouldn't put too much money on Stricker unless he's changed his travel plans
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So hard to say really, most of the big names will go AWOl as they usually do just leaving 2 or 3 to fight it out down the stretch along with a few lesser surprise names. At the moment, as a longshot punt I'd be tempted to go for Shane Lowry, turned into a decent player especially on a links course.
timchump
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If Rose hadn't won the US i'd be putting my money on him again
at the moment i like Jason Day, been up there in the last two majors...
and Henrik Stenson seems to be playing well
at the moment i like Jason Day, been up there in the last two majors...
and Henrik Stenson seems to be playing well
One Planer
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Agree. I was surprised to see him as low as 79th
However.
Bjorn is only 54th, Els is down in 128th!!!
Also consider recent major winners Justin Rose (95th) Kaymer (155th) and then we have Sergio Garcia (86th) and Colsaerts at (153rd)
If keeping it on the short stuff is the priority, I'd bet tempted with one of the Molinaris' who sit 8th and 10th respectively.
Pin-seeker
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Els should be in contention,he's in good form & he's obviously got the bottle.
Kaymer looks decent value @ 50s. & Snedeker @ 40s.
Kaymer looks decent value @ 50s. & Snedeker @ 40s.
Wonder what Rory's odds are likely to be? could be worth a shilling each way :smirk:
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Tab373
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I have a £5 ew on Westwood 25/1 not that I think he will win but good for top 4 and £5 ew on Jason Day bout the same odds I think
Pin-seeker
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He's 12/1 2nd favourite
Foxholer
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I don't rate Rory's chances - though if he does very well this week, that could change.
Els always seems to be up there!
Donald could be stretched - and is nor in good form.
Manassero?
Els always seems to be up there!
Donald could be stretched - and is nor in good form.
Manassero?
After watching Bjorn this morning I really fancy he's chances to do well at the Open.
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
He was saying that he had never played Muirfield before and was over there next week to have a look. Whilst I wouldn't mind a McIlroy win I don't think he will do it.
Els is the one for me.
