BetCrimes1984
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How can you not like the worlds best golfer (and arguably the greatest ever) at a price (-140) to, basically, tie a round
Hell, a couple of years back he was +100 to win a major before round 1 started, ffs.
Now hes just under that price to win, prior a 4th round beginning, when we already know he leads!
Whats changed? Public perception about his *invincibility*.
OK, so the guy overachieved/had his purple patch which inflated expectations (won 4 straight, 7 of 11). After the high, came a low, which also wasnt a true representation of his dominance or ability (10 majors without a win). That low has now passed (He's won 2 of the last 6 majors (should be 3 of 6 but Campbell fluked a 1 stroke win over him to prevent his hattrick) - probably a hit rate nearest to most accurately reflecting his dominance: at least 1 win a year, sometimes 2 wins) , but when was the last time he won a major? Hasn't won one yet this year, and theres only 1 chance left after this British Open is over.
Woods won the British last year (his last major title, he's gone 3 straight without a win), so not only is he desperate to rack up his first major this year, but its coming at a place where his most recent winning vibe resides. If Woods was to win tomorrow, it would be his 3rd British Open win out of the last 6 held - then, only at the Masters would he have won more (currently 4 Masters, and 2 each of the rest). These are his 2 biggys - the most prestigious American event, and the one at the Home of Golf. Of the 4, these 2 feed the ego the most. And I'm sure the joy of edging Mickelson out of the spotlight isnt lost to him either, since it was Phil who ended that *just missed hattrick* run, and has pretty much dominated the talking circles since.
Also (curtesy of vanzack) - Tiger has led 7 majors going in to the last round. His record for winning those majors? 7-0.
Theres just too much going for him to back against him here/resist these odds, imo. However, I am considering covering with Sergio. If Garcia is going to break through in a major at all, its always been my opinion it'd be on European soil, which obviously means the British Open.
Hell, a couple of years back he was +100 to win a major before round 1 started, ffs.
Now hes just under that price to win, prior a 4th round beginning, when we already know he leads!
Whats changed? Public perception about his *invincibility*.
OK, so the guy overachieved/had his purple patch which inflated expectations (won 4 straight, 7 of 11). After the high, came a low, which also wasnt a true representation of his dominance or ability (10 majors without a win). That low has now passed (He's won 2 of the last 6 majors (should be 3 of 6 but Campbell fluked a 1 stroke win over him to prevent his hattrick) - probably a hit rate nearest to most accurately reflecting his dominance: at least 1 win a year, sometimes 2 wins) , but when was the last time he won a major? Hasn't won one yet this year, and theres only 1 chance left after this British Open is over.
Woods won the British last year (his last major title, he's gone 3 straight without a win), so not only is he desperate to rack up his first major this year, but its coming at a place where his most recent winning vibe resides. If Woods was to win tomorrow, it would be his 3rd British Open win out of the last 6 held - then, only at the Masters would he have won more (currently 4 Masters, and 2 each of the rest). These are his 2 biggys - the most prestigious American event, and the one at the Home of Golf. Of the 4, these 2 feed the ego the most. And I'm sure the joy of edging Mickelson out of the spotlight isnt lost to him either, since it was Phil who ended that *just missed hattrick* run, and has pretty much dominated the talking circles since.
Also (curtesy of vanzack) - Tiger has led 7 majors going in to the last round. His record for winning those majors? 7-0.
Theres just too much going for him to back against him here/resist these odds, imo. However, I am considering covering with Sergio. If Garcia is going to break through in a major at all, its always been my opinion it'd be on European soil, which obviously means the British Open.