Nigel Tufnel
08-14-2010, 09:19 PM
Before all the majors and a couple of the other big tourneys (Memorial, Players), I like to make things a little more fun by throwing $20 on Bodog and betting on about 10-12 guys to win. Small, fun wagers between $1-$5 depending on how much I like someone. I'll also throw down on some "to win" wagers after the cut. For $20, the entertainment factor can go through the roof. I'll never forget hitting Ogilvy at Winged Foot at 75/1 and watching Phil and Monty choke it away for the win. At any rate, I decided to just let my pre-tourney picks ride this week. Because of the fog, there really wasn't a chance to get in post cut picks. So the question is...am I going to win tomorrow or am I going to feel the heartbreak? Here's what I'm looking at tomorrow:
(4106) Jim Furyk 35/1 Thu@7:59a
Risk US$ 1.00 to win US$ 35.00
(4146) Jason Day 125/1 Thu@7:59a
Risk US$ 1.00 to win US$ 125.00
(4116) Nick Watney 40/1 Thu@7:59a
Risk US$ 1.00 to win US$ 40.00
The bogey on 18 really hurt Furyk today. I don't think he can go low enough on this long course, and I don't think the folks in front of him will fall far enough tomorrow, for him to win it. Getting greedy, it would be sweet to see Day pull it off....he definitely has the game to post a 66 or 67 tomorrow. I honestly think he has a chance. Watney....well, what type of final major round do we see from someone who hasn't been there? Do we see Louis (I'm not trying to spell his last name) in the final round of the British Open or do we see Dustin Johnson at Pebble Beach? Watney's putter today was insane....its been a while since I've seen a guy roll the ball like that (although maybe that Chinese guy today...wow)...got to wonder if he'll be missing those tomorrow.
I'm most concerned about that 21 year old bushy headed kid from Ireland. He has looked really solid since the first round. Dustin Johnson also concerns me.
So, will I be cashing in tomorrow...or will I be kicked in the gut? Tomorrow...no Tiger...no Phil....fine with me. I think tomorrow is going to be exciting.
(4106) Jim Furyk 35/1 Thu@7:59a
Risk US$ 1.00 to win US$ 35.00
(4146) Jason Day 125/1 Thu@7:59a
Risk US$ 1.00 to win US$ 125.00
(4116) Nick Watney 40/1 Thu@7:59a
Risk US$ 1.00 to win US$ 40.00
The bogey on 18 really hurt Furyk today. I don't think he can go low enough on this long course, and I don't think the folks in front of him will fall far enough tomorrow, for him to win it. Getting greedy, it would be sweet to see Day pull it off....he definitely has the game to post a 66 or 67 tomorrow. I honestly think he has a chance. Watney....well, what type of final major round do we see from someone who hasn't been there? Do we see Louis (I'm not trying to spell his last name) in the final round of the British Open or do we see Dustin Johnson at Pebble Beach? Watney's putter today was insane....its been a while since I've seen a guy roll the ball like that (although maybe that Chinese guy today...wow)...got to wonder if he'll be missing those tomorrow.
I'm most concerned about that 21 year old bushy headed kid from Ireland. He has looked really solid since the first round. Dustin Johnson also concerns me.
So, will I be cashing in tomorrow...or will I be kicked in the gut? Tomorrow...no Tiger...no Phil....fine with me. I think tomorrow is going to be exciting.