2010 British Open Second Round Matchup Free Handicapping Picks

There are some tried and true rules when it comes to betting golf matches daily. For example, after the first round of a major golf tournament, you can bet that people are already either in a position to take risks (Phil), stay steady (Tiger) or not care (Laurie Canter). There is a lot more than that obviously, but I wanted to give you something I look at when handicapping Golf Bets.

Make a golf bet on Phil Mickelson (120) over Retief Goosen (-110) for 2nd round.

Phil was not happy when he finished today, and I know that look. It’s not so much a look of bitterness as it is ambition and drive to change his finishing position. He’s a very proud man and has talked about how he thought he had a great chance to win at St. Andrews this year. He does only have one top 10 in his Open Championship history, and I’m not saying he will do that. I am saying he will be 60s guy tomorrow and put himself in a position where he isn’t out of the tournament as long as he doesn’t wear pink again.

Make a golf bet on Tim Clark (+170) over Rory McIlroy (-190) for 2nd round.

Before you say I’m insane, let me explain. There are 2 main reasons I say this is a good play. The first is that when a player shoots an incredible round like Rory’s 63 today, it is a very draining experience physically, mentally and emotionally. It is extremely rare even at the echelon level that a professional golfer can play that great 2 days in a row.I would guess he shoots over his previous high (69) at St. Andrews tomorrow.

Now, this doesn’t guarantee Tim Clark shoots under that. This brings me to my second solid point. Winning golf bets have a lot to do with getting a good price, and +170 for one round of golf head –to-head is a good price when the chances are great that Rory shoots close to par.
Make a golf bet on Vijay Singh (-130) over Scott Verplank (Ev) for 2nd round.

By shooting a 4 under 68 today, that proved Vijay is playing where I thought he was right now. He has been improving the last two months, and he has a 6th , 11th and 5th place the last three times the Open Championship was at St. Andrews. He may not be the ultimate Vijay, but he can still Singh baby!
Make a golf bet on Jeff Overton (+110) over Louis Oosthuizen (-140) for 2nd round.

This is the same principle as Rory, but this one is easier. Louis blew his brains out first day here, but you’re looking at over par for him tomorrow- which is great if you’re betting against him. He doesn’t come close to Mr. McIlroy’s skill level, and Jeff Overton tied for 13th place at Turnberry in last year’s British Open. Take the Over(ton) for a ton.
Make a golf bet on Ernie Els (-145) over Ian Poulter ((+115) for 2nd round.

Ernie has finished in the top 10 in 8 of the last 10 Open Championships. And he’s playing better than he has in years. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? This guy wants a major worse than Greg Norman. He is also worth a wager on adjusted odds to win if available.

I’m bring more proposition golf bets in my next article, so get ready to CA$$$$$H!!