A fast running links course is about as difficult as golf gets and thats what will be facing the players tomorrow when they tee off....
I think this year it will be won by a player who can adjust best and one that can play plenty of different shots...
So maybe that takes out most of the Americans....
As for the prices on offer....a lot of bookies are paying FIRST 7 1/4 odds until midnight today so get on NOW..
A player who although has struggled this season i think is massivly overpriced is...
RORY McILROY @ 28/1
Yes he hasnt been anywhere near the top over the last few months but at this price on a course that he should be able to play must be backed..
Another who has flattered to deceive over the last few majors and must have a great chance back on home soil is..
LEE WESTWOOD @ 30/1
Has tended to have a bad round at most majors and his short game has let him down. But if he can just hole some puts around 10ft then he must be a challenger come Sunday.
Moving onto a couple of bigger E/W bets i like the look of South African..
BRENDEN GRACE @ 66/1....E/W
Lost in a playoff to Mickelson last weekend where he showed great nerve over the final few holes to make some birdies where most were dropping shots. A man in form and can also be backed @ 7/1 to be the TOP SOUTH AFRICAN.
Another who could go well at a big price is Scottish born..
MARTIN LAIRD @ 100/1....E/W
Plays the American tour now and has won there but was brought up on the links courses of Scotland so i doubt he will have much fear and will have encountered everything this course can throw up...25/1 to be TOP GB & IRELAND might be worth a saver too..
Just a couple more at massive E/W prices who will hopefully give us a nice run are..
TOM LEHMAN @ 500/1
JUSTIN LEONARD @ 300/1
Both winners of the Open and although getting on a bit might just suprise a few...
I will have another look after Fridays round to see where we stand and maybe go again for the weekend..
