The Masters 2009

jimbo · Post by **jimbo** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 2:59 pm

Well folks, the time is here for the first, and my favourite, major of the year. Interesting one this time round with Tiger back to winning ways and can Padraig continue his major streak into this season? Not sure where to place my money on this one yet.

Thoughts guys?

Bruce Rioja · Post by **Bruce Rioja** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 3:04 pm

Way too tough to call I'd say, Jimbo. If I'm having a flutter it'll be each way only.

Jakerbeef · Post by **Jakerbeef** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 3:46 pm

Golf ain't the worst sport to gamble on. I tend to wait until the last day and you can still get some decent e/w prices on people just outside the top, and it's a narrowed field.

ratbert · Post by **ratbert** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:18 pm

It looks tailor-made for Tiger... I'd love to see him mano-a-mano with the other form player, Mickleson, on the Sunday though.

mummywhycantieatcrayons · Post by **mummywhycantieatcrayons** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:17 pm

Ogilvy is playing well too.

My feeling is that it is a big ask for Tiger... he won last weekend, but it wasn't a world-class field. I don't think his short game in terms of chipping, bunker shots etc is fully match-sharp yet either, which is crucial at Augusta. I'd love him to prove me wrong though.

Bruce Rioja · Post by **Bruce Rioja** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:24 pm

mummywhycantieatcrayons wrote:My feeling is that it is a big ask for Tiger...

Foolish words, friend. He has something to prove.

bw@bw · Post by **bw@bw** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:46 pm

Over many years golf betting has been kind to me (at least back to 1974) - and as someone said, each way betting can do well.

Augusta is rarely a place for newcomers

I will have a small each way wager on Lee Westwood at longish odds.

His long game is as good as anyones - and that will be needed.

I fear he may miss too many 10 footers to win the top prize - but 50/1 each way is OK by me

William the White · Post by **William the White** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:29 pm

I'm on the edge of my seat with this one...

ratbert · Post by **ratbert** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:01 am

Casey grabbed his first US win yesterday just at the right time. Don't get many back-to-back winners these days, though.

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:27 am

Mccilroy at something like 33/1...worth an each way punt I'd say.

Dr Hotdog · Post by **Dr Hotdog** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:45 am

Well, I think if Goosen can putt like he did to win the Transitions in Florida a couple of weeks ago he'll have a chance. I also fancy Zach Johnson again because he's been playing really well. Tiger and Mickelson should both be there or thereabouts as well. It'd be nice to see them have a proper ding-dong on the Sunday.
From the European point of view, Casey's won so he should be feeling good and he did well for three rounds last year before capitulating. I'd like Ross Fisher to do well, he's a nice man. It'd be tough for him though given that it's his first Masters - but you never know!

I just hope Sunday isn't a precession like it was last year, with Immelman shooting 3 or 4 over and still winning by 3.
I'm excited! But I'm not putting a bet on.

jimbo · Post by **jimbo** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:01 pm

Dr Hotdog wrote:Well, I think if Goosen can putt like he did to win the Transitions in Florida a couple of weeks ago he'll have a chance. I also fancy Zach Johnson again because he's been playing really well. Tiger and Mickelson should both be there or thereabouts as well. It'd be nice to see them have a proper ding-dong on the Sunday.
From the European point of view, Casey's won so he should be feeling good and he did well for three rounds last year before capitulating. I'd like Ross Fisher to do well, he's a nice man. It'd be tough for him though given that it's his first Masters - but you never know!

I just hope Sunday isn't a precession like it was last year, with Immelman shooting 3 or 4 over and still winning by 3.
I'm excited! But I'm not putting a bet on.

He won it last time it was on Easter Sunday didn't he? He's even more religious than your average American as well so his speech was pure religious emotion. Fate he should do it again?

TANGODANCER · Post by **TANGODANCER** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:17 pm

Jiminez will win a big one before he's finished.

Montreal Wanderer · Post by **Montreal Wanderer** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:52 pm

TANGODANCER wrote:Jiminez will win a big one before he's finished.

Just because he is old and likes to smoke is not a valid reason for such a prediction, my Hispanophile friend.

TANGODANCER · Post by **TANGODANCER** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:03 pm

Montreal Wanderer wrote:
TANGODANCER wrote:Jiminez will win a big one before he's finished.
Just because he is old and likes to smoke is not a valid reason for such a prediction, my Hispanophile friend.

Ah, rumbled.

(still think he can do it though)

ratbert · Post by **ratbert** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 2:03 pm

I'd love Jimenez to win a major. The guy's a cool dude. But age 'aint on his side... this year offers his last best chance I think.

mummywhycantieatcrayons · Post by **mummywhycantieatcrayons** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 2:19 pm

Lot of time for Jimenez - a stylish gent, an amazingly flexible physical specimen, and a good guy with plenty of time for the fans who make the game what it is.

Don't fancy him for a major win now though, unfortunately.

ratbert · Post by **ratbert** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:15 pm

If you have the BBC red button option, the pre-tournament par 3 competition is on from 10pm-midnight tonight.

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:31 pm

Is there a preview show on tonight? I've always liked them.

ratbert · Post by **ratbert** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:12 pm

Yes - at 12.15am!!!

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