US Open -where's the smart money going?

[birdieman]

US Open coming up. Thinking of placing a small wager on the outcome, trouble is I've no idea who to back. It's supposed to be the toughest set up yet isn't it.
Is Oakmont a drivers course or an iron players course or a putters course? Probably all three I expect.
I fancy a punt on faT Phil M
- Am I wasting my hard earned???
Is there any point looking past Els/Woods/Scott/Singh/Goosen for a winner?

 

[par_par_par_treble]

i've gone for harrington at 33/1, but normally go for an outsider to finish in the top 5.

i find picking a winner is VERY difficult

 

[dave_dunbar]

I'm gonna go for broke and say my money is on monty

 

[birdieman]

Monty - not a chance, he wont make the cut.
par_par_treble - I see Harrington at 41-1 on William Hill, who's giving you only 33-1 ?
I see Lee Janzen at 151-1, 2 time winner, you never know!

 

[Golfer2112]

I would love Monty to surprise us but I don't think he will.

Very difficult to predict the winner but Harrington and Luke Donald would be good each-way bets.

 

[par_par_par_treble]

bet365 - im not too worried as i dont expect to see a return to be fair

 

[John_Findlay]

Is there any point looking past Els/Woods/Scott/Singh/Goosen for a winner?

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I wouldn't risk my money on Goosen at the moment as he's still suffering badly from a dose of the hooks off the tee. Watch his coverage. He'll be up the left more often than not. He does putt brilliantly on lightning fast greens though. A straight hitter with a deft putting touch stands the best chance, in my opinion, maybe Tim Clark?

 

[Atticus_Finch]

Adam Scott for me but if Sergio can get his putter working he won't be far away.

 

[KeefG]

My dosh is going on Justin Rose who is playing superbly at the moment.....as long as he doesnt bottle it on Sunday!!

 

[Junior]

My cash is on Adam Scott , but I also wouldn't rule out Luke donald / Justin Rose for a top 5 finish

 

[birdieman]

Come on, Justin Rose has hardly ever won a tournament, never mind the US Open, probably the hardest major to win. This is the big one for the Yanks so I expect one of their top 3 - Woods, Mickelson or Furyk tp prevail.
I'm afraid the Brits will not be to the fore this week. This tournament will be won by someone in their thirties, too much patience required that the younger players dont have.

 

[KeefG]

Come on, Justin Rose has hardly ever won a tournament, never mind the US Open

Worth a tenner of anyones money at 40-1.

He's playing some superb golf lately!

 

[birdieman]

I have changed my mind and backed Mr Woods at 5-1 £10 on the nose and £10 each way, he's gotta be top 3 surely?

 

[John_Findlay]

Birdieman, where on earth did you get Woods at 5 to 1 ? He is 3 - 1 at most bookies. That's a cracking bet.

I think I'll do what I did in 2005. Wait till the end of the 3rd round and bet. Got Michael Campbell at 20/1 then thinking he was a sure-fire each way. Good old Cambo. That paid for a holiday !!!

 

[birdieman]

John
Tiger Woods was 5-1 an hour ago with William Hill online -I couldn't resist a bet at those odds. Not a huge fan of Woods but he's usually there about come Sunday.

 

[birdieman]

He's now 4-1. Still good odds.

 

[John_Findlay]

Don't blame you. Good luck.

Can't help but think that, apart from Woods, "the Bombers" shouldn't have a great advantage here so couldn't resist a wee £5 each way on Tim Clark given his recent 2 results at the Masters. 125-1. Think this one might suit him too.

 

[chris83]

Got Harrington at 22/1 ew.

 

[Junior]

Plumped for Fred Funk @ 100/1 (skybet) - arrow straight and as steady as you like on the greens.

 

[John_Findlay]

Ok, so it's now between Woods, Furyk, Singh, Rose and Wee Tim Clark if he shoots a 63! Good luck all.