What the hell-Bettors place more money on Tiger Woods to win U.S. Open at 40-1 odds

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  • Bcatswin
    SBR Posting Legend
    • 12-21-10
    • 13931

    #1
    What the hell-Bettors place more money on Tiger Woods to win U.S. Open at 40-1 odds
    ANYONE ELSE BITING?
    Dustin Johnson
    is the betting favorite to win this week's U.S. Open at Winged Foot Golf Club, but some popular veterans are attracting notable action at sportsbooks around the U.S.

    More money has been bet on Tiger Woods to win the tournament than has been bet on any other golfer at William Hill sportsbooks, while Phil Mickelson has attracted the largest bet.
    As of Tuesday night, 18% of the money that had been wagered on the tournament winner was on Woods, who is listed at 40-1. Johnson is the favorite at 17-2, followed by Jon Rahm (10-1), Xander Schauffele (14-1) and Justin Thomas (14-1).
    Mickelson is way down the odds board, but there are some believers in the left-hander who has never won the U.S. Open. Last week, a bettor placed a $45,000 bet on Mickelson to win the tournament at 75-1 odds at a William Hill sportsbook in southern Nevada. The bettor would win a net $3.375 million if Mickelson prevails.
    The wager represents the second-largest liability on an individual golf bet in William Hill's history in the U.S., behind only a $100,000 bet placed last year on Woods to win all four major tournaments at 100-1 odds.
    Mickelson held a 1-shot lead on No. 18 of the 2006 U.S. Open at Winged Foot, but then double-bogeyed and lost by 1. He joked about the big bet on him on Twitter.
    Only Schauffele had attracted more bets to win the tournament than Mickelson at the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas.
    "Phil is our largest liability," said Jeff Sherman, vice president of risk management for the SuperBook.
    Sherman said Woods has attracted a lot of bets but not much money. "He's a positive position for us, which is rare for a major," Sherman added.
    At FanDuel's sportsbooks, Woods had attracted more bets to miss the cut than any other golfer.
  • DrunkHorseplayer
    SBR Hall of Famer
    • 05-15-10
    • 7719

    #2
    WillHill is printing money by putting Woods and Mickelson on the board.
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    • KVB
      SBR Aristocracy
      • 05-29-14
      • 74817

      #3
      Originally posted by Bcatswin
      ..At FanDuel's sportsbooks, Woods had attracted more bets to miss the cut than any other golfer.
      lol
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      • navyblue81
        SBR MVP
        • 11-29-13
        • 4143

        #4
        What are Tiger’s odds to miss the cut? I’ll jump all over that. This course is going to be too much for him and his putting isn’t good enough to hang on these greens. Ill take the over on 4.5 three putts by Tiger this week.

        Gotta love the quote by Rory. They asked him if under par could win this week and he laughed and said “Not a chance.”
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        • d2bets
          BARRELED IN @ SBR!
          • 08-10-05
          • 39994

          #5
          Originally posted by navyblue81
          What are Tiger’s odds to miss the cut? I’ll jump all over that. This course is going to be too much for him and his putting isn’t good enough to hang on these greens. Ill take the over on 4.5 three putts by Tiger this week.

          Gotta love the quote by Rory. They asked him if under par could win this week and he laughed and said “Not a chance.”
          I saw River Illinois had it originally +180 and then +250 after profit boost. I take it you think that's a good bet?
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          • 5mike5
            SBR Aristocracy
            • 09-21-11
            • 51955

            #6
            What dumb arse put $45,000 on Phil at +7500 ???
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            • navyblue81
              SBR MVP
              • 11-29-13
              • 4143

              #7
              Originally posted by d2bets
              I saw River Illinois had it originally +180 and then +250 after profit boost. I take it you think that's a good bet?
              I do. It’s a hard bet because I am rooting for Tiger. But my head says he’s gonna really struggle here. He missed the cut here in 2006 in his prime. And I get his head wasn’t in it that year but he still played awful. The course doesn’t suit his strengths and magnifies his weaknesses, which is putting.

              I heard today they cut the rough.
              They asked an official why and they said if they didn’t they were afraid the winning score could be +10 or more. The course is so firm and hard bc of lack of rain and now dry weather coming in. It’s super tough enough already without the rough.
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              • DrunkHorseplayer
                SBR Hall of Famer
                • 05-15-10
                • 7719

                #8
                Originally posted by 5mike5
                What dumb arse put $45,000 on Phil at +7500 ???
                Probably Floyd Mayweather or Charles Barkley.
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                • cincinnatikid513
                  SBR Aristocracy
                  • 11-23-17
                  • 45360

                  #9
                  would love to start a sportsbook that only took golf futures
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                  • Bcatswin
                    SBR Posting Legend
                    • 12-21-10
                    • 13931

                    #10
                    Originally posted by DrunkHorseplayer
                    Probably Floyd Mayweather or Charles Barkley.
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                    • veriableodds
                      SBR Hall of Famer
                      • 08-22-17
                      • 5093

                      #11
                      phil no chance
                      tiger has to bring game really has not played that bad, swing change still adjusting
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                      • lonegambler23
                        SBR Hall of Famer
                        • 06-22-16
                        • 9760

                        #12
                        lmao 45k on the felon mick.. just throw it in the ocean while hes at it
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                        • jjgold
                          SBR Aristocracy
                          • 07-20-05
                          • 388179

                          #13
                          Tiger is finished he had a great career he’s just too old and banged up
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                          • DrunkHorseplayer
                            SBR Hall of Famer
                            • 05-15-10
                            • 7719

                            #14
                            Mickelson tied for next to last; goodbye cash.
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                            • veriableodds
                              SBR Hall of Famer
                              • 08-22-17
                              • 5093

                              #15
                              Originally posted by jjgold
                              Tiger is finished he had a great career he’s just too old and banged up
                              Not true. Seriously what would you do after 8 back surgeries he is still swing adjustment and won few times last year wtf??lol
                              Granted his goals have changed for course achievements like passing nicklaus, snead. Doesnt need the money anymore really never did. Its the love of the game. Can he still bring the game yes but not 75/100 more like 40/100 now
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