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http://www.officialworldgolfranking.com/players/bio.sps?ID=10091&name=Rory&Rank=3&TotalPts=399.48535
Looking at his form in 2011 and 2012 he has gone on a turbo charged run of good results from the WGC bridgestone onwards in both years - can it happen again?!
I believe (this part is just my opinion) that there are certain holes on courses like Firestone, where GMac is always going to be under pressure to make par, never mind birdie.
We know his strengths are patience and the ability to grind and find those fairways with relative ease, when those around him are letting the odd tee shot go and dropping shots.
He's by no means a 'shorty' but he clearly likes the tough courses, which demand precision more than strength.
Like you I'm a massive GMac fan and for me I have great difficulty in 'not backing' him in Majors.
My intitial thoughts were he could have a big chance this week, then I lost confidence with the suggestion power would be a big factor this week.
Anyway all said and done, he isn't one of my main picks this week but I've now had a saver on him at 66/1, so I'm happy
always nice when you have money on someone that they at least try lol
Be lucky
I am not 100% sure but I believe you will be paid out against Dufner as a dead heat first, so your bet should be a winner.
SkyBets rule are clear....
In 2 ball betting a price will be offered for the tie and dead heat rules will apply for 3 ball betting.
Don't know if the rules can change or if there are special circumstances from bookie to bookie though.
Hopefully you will be in profit.
Re: Rory McILroy...
What's the saying about form and class?
Of course it's early days. but great start for young Rory, not a penny on him from me though.
From my point of view, I am hoping Rory will drag Martin Kaymer along with him on the birdie train.
Draw 'bias' ? ..................
If todays late starters have to come back to finish rnd 1 tomorrow morning, do they still get to start rnd 2 first?
Backed him as per
Backed Donald aswell ! LUKKKKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Gl all.
The luck of the draw!
what site/sites does everyone use for keeping track of the scores?
the pga website is very slow for this one they're at least a hole behind espn. problem with espn is you cant highlight your players to keep an eye on them.
Edit- scrap that pga championships own website ticks all the boxes
I've confessed many times I'm a sucker for players I rate when they are available at 3 figure odds, well my fingers were trembling on the keyboard at the chance to back Brett Rumford ew at 1000/1!
He's as 'low' as 150/1 elsewhere and currently sits tied 21st after 7 holes of his second round.
pga tour site yesterday was pathetic. I had matt jones at 175/1 for first round leader and after 9 holes he was 1 off the lead. The pga tour site then had a meltdown and didn't update for about an hour. so I started watching the odds. Problem was on skybet he was drifting out and on betfair he was coming in lol didn't know what the fook was going on! when finally got his score he was -2 thru 16 so needed to birdie one of the last holes to place - he doubled the 17th and bogey'd the 18th. gg me!
With only one event this week and no tips from Splashies, I'm putting up 5 picks:
Martin Kaymer - 28/1, His 'A' game looks close, if everything clicks this week against this field he could win with ease.
Hideki Matsuyama - 33/1,Looks to be a special talent and delivered another impressive major performance last week. If he keeps doing what he is doing, Matsuyama is going to win sooner rather than later.
Boo Weekley - 55/1, Though his record isn't that great here, he has shot a 65 and I think he has the game and current form to go close this week.
Bud Cauley 100/1, Young Bud went in the notebook a few weeks ago, when I thought he was showing signs of the outstanding promise he showed last year. He was third on this course last year, so I'm hoping the combination of good course memories and an increase in confidence, might be enough for Bud Cauley to have a big week at big odds.
Matt Jones 125/1, His course form reads, three missed custs and a 69th place, but in 2013 it's a different Matt Jones. He has 3 top 7 finishes in his last 6 events and was a very respectable 40th last week at Oak Hills. Matt Jones is as low as 66/1 with one bookmaker, 125/1 is too good to ignore.
Good Luck all!!!
Tim clark 50/1 - after reading flash's pick I looked at his record here which is quite impressive and he's in reasonably good form this year. Decent price too.
Matt Jones 125/1 - he was my first pick this week (especially at those odds). Think he's in decent form and think he will have got confidence after carding a final round of -2 in the pga.
1st round leader bets will probably be:
Tim clark
Daniel Summerhays
gainey/ishikawa/villegas
Maybe matt jones too depending on the odds haha
ps splashies cant believe you've decided to hit and run so close to the finish line lol not sure you'll be able to resist the fedex cup though!!