The Golf Tips Thread

fangee

SnowDrifts wrote: »

Nothing to do with a patriotic duty - I just think it is sad to dislike someone and call them a "tool" merely because of their accent. Seems very idiotic.

It does seem idiotic doesn't it.

Also a bit sad I think.

Username exists

Right well thank god the two lads agree with each other.

Back to the golf Zurich Classic of New Orleans this week, looks like a good field of players. Tianlang Guan accepted an invitation from the sponsors and will play this week. Paddy Power have a price of 100/1 for him to win 8 or more majors.

bradlente

Simon Dyson seem's a bit long at 100 in the Ballantine's Championship,No?

bobwilliams

bradlente wrote: »

Simon Dyson seem's a bit long at 100 in the Ballantine's Championship,No?

playing dirt of late but as he has so much experience in that neck of the woods having played on the asian tour years ago you're probably right,a little high and maybe worth a bet and lay.

fangee

bobwilliams wrote: »

find him very hard to like.........that accent.....as i shaaayyyy.
He also refers to himself in the third person,an offence punishable by death if i had my way.

bobwilliams wrote: »

Entitled to opinion???? No?

Just seems like quite a childish opinion.

bradlente

Username exists wrote: »

Right well thank god the two lads agree with each other.

Back to the golf Zurich Classic of New Orleans this week, looks like a good field of players. Tianlang Guan accepted an invitation from the sponsors and will play this week. Paddy Power have a price of 100/1 for him to win 8 or more majors.

Why is Dufner so short has he a good record here?He hasn't been great this year by any standard.
Robert Garrigus hasn't been great lately but I think 60s is a decent price for him.Dufner only has slightly better form than him this year.

bobwilliams

bradlente wrote: »

Why is Dufner so short has he a good record here?He hasn't been great this year by any standard.
Robert Garrigus hasn't been great lately but I think 60s is a decent price for him.Dufner only has slightly better form than him this year.

what stats are you looking at?
Garrigus is in better form (36th)than Dufner(76th) and has only played 1 more comp than Dufner.
Dufner won this last year,you need to do some basic research at least to form your own opinion.
I wonder did Dufner smile last year when he won,has to be the grumpiest fecker on tour.I don't care if that's his personality,give the crowd a smile ffs.

bobwilliams

fangee wrote: »

Just seems like quite a childish opinion.

i really don't get you,you always want to have a pop.
I think he comes across as a self obsessed goon,i know i'm not alone in that view,live with it.
Fwiw
i also dislike Dufner as he's a grumpy so and so.
I dislike Sergio the twat.
I really like Harrington,Michelson and Poulter.

bradlente

bobwilliams wrote: »

what stats are you looking at?
Garrigus is in better form (36th)than Dufner(76th) and has only played 1 more comp than Dufner.
Dufner won this last year,you need to do some basic research at least to form your own opinion.
I wonder did Dufner smile last year when he won,has to be the grumpiest fecker on tour.I don't care if that's his personality,give the crowd a smile ffs.

Well that's why I asked about his record,To form an opinion.

http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/pga/players/Jason+Dufner/4269

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/gol/966/robert-garrigus

Garrigus has had one top ten finish this year,Dufner's had none but finished better than him in the Master's and Tampa bay,Which were both fairly recently.Fair enough Garrigus is in better form,And finshed better than him last week.But does that not justify my initial belief taken from my poor shoddy research that he's a good shot @60 compared to Dufner who's not playing well and is a measly 18/1?

bobwilliams

bradlente wrote: »

Well that's why I asked about his record,To form an opinion.

http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/pga/players/Jason+Dufner/4269

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/gol/966/robert-garrigus

Garrigus has had one top ten finish this year,Dufner's had none but finished better than him in the Master's and Tampa bay,Which were both fairly recently.Fair enough Garrigus is in better form,And finshed better than him last week.But does that not justify my initial belief taken from my poor shoddy research that he's a good shot @60 compared to Dufner who's not playing well and is a measly 18/1?

ok,go to pgatour.com,at top of page click on 'players',scroll down to Garrigus' name and you can check results etc.
I just had a quick look,think Garrigus missed 3 cuts in a row here and gave it a miss the last few years so he has feck all course form.
That said ,the way it is this week the winner will have to put really well as it's not a tough course so i wouldn't really put you off anyone tbh.

Username exists

fangee wrote: »

Just seems like quite a childish opinion.

But trolling on a golf tips thread isn't childish????

Let's get back to what this thread is about and move on.

TrueDub

Right, this is now annoying. This thread is for golf tips, and the current approach of constant low-level sniping at each other won't be tolerated any more. Bans will be handed out.

There is no problem in discussing things, so long as it's done in a respectful manner, and without personal comments.

You all have been warned.

fangee

I'm going to give Billy Horschel another chance to win. I don't like "following" players but there looks to be a win in him.

He has been very close already this season and has the game to compete here.

I think the 33/1 paying 6 places with Stan James is a cracking bet.

Hoki

fangee wrote: »

I'm going to give Billy Horschel another chance to win. I don't like "following" players but there looks to be a win in him.

He has been very close already this season and has the game to compete here.

I think the 33/1 paying 6 places with Stan James is a cracking bet.

The guy is funny to watch , he beats himself up so much over missed/bad shots! He was in with a shout at the Heritage until he 3 putted twice in the last few holes, il prob have him as one of my picks this week.

fangee

Hoki wrote: »

The guy is funny to watch , he beats himself up so much over missed/bad shots! He was in with a shout at the Heritage until he 3 putted twice in the last few holes, il prob have him as one of my picks this week.

Some players learn from such experiences and hold it together the next time. The more times he's in the hunt the more used to it he will get.

Having said that, if he gets in contention again and mucks about then I'll drop him like a hot snot.

I hope he won't be like Jeff Overton was a couple of years back. In contention quite often but never getiing the job done due to nerves and lack of bottle.

bobwilliams

fangee wrote: »

Some players learn from such experiences and hold it together the next time. The more times he's in the hunt the more used to it he will get.

Having said that, if he gets in contention again and mucks about then I'll drop him like a hot snot.

I hope he won't be like Jeff Overton was a couple of years back. In contention quite often but never getiing the job done due to nerves and lack of bottle.

Well i had Overton near the top of my shortlist untill i saw his price of 50/1 which i thought wasa bit short.
Anyway i'm defo backing him now,yes he is a bit of a bottler but i have to say i was so impressed with him when i went to the Ryder cup in Wales.
I think he onlty plays well on certain courses and this happens to be one of them.
I just think on this course you need to putt like a demon and that's where he'll fall down.

ledgebag1

Backed ten golfers with small amounts just to liven itvup a bit

Horschel 28/1
Jerry kelly 80/1
Nick watney 25/1
Thorbjorn Olsen 28/1
Guan tianlang 500/1
Villegas 50/1
De laet 66/1
Justin hicks 150/1
Rory sabbatini 66/1
Jimmy walker 50/1

Username exists

My picks for this week

Zurich Classic

K Stadler @ 100/1
G De Laet @ 66/1
J Parnevik @ 500/1

Ballantine's Championship

J M Lara @ 200/1
A Canizares @ 125/1
K T Kim @ 80/1

ledgebag1

I didn't go with european it is a tricky one to predict

Username exists

Should be interesting to see how Olesen finishes this week, he's playing well this year. I might have a punt on him for the US Open he's currently 66/1.

I was sent this link last week might be interesting

http://www.golfpuntersguide.com/

Anyway good luck to all this week

ledgebag1

Nice one ill check that out best of luck

jokser250

I fancy Ricky fowler and Paul Casey this week did a €5 win each , €5 ew double . When fowlers on song he can be fantastic and another victory must come soon. Casey has been showing snippets of form over last few months and is worth a punt in a open event .

Hoki

Zurich Classic

Billy Horschel - 30/1
Ernie Els - 40/1
Nick Watney - 25/1

Ballantines

Victor Dubuisson - 28/1 ( He could have won this event last year , had 3 cracking rounds but one very poor round on the Friday)
Felipe Aguilar - 40/1 ( In good form & finished top 10 here last year )
Bernd Wiesberger - 25/1 ( Defending champ walked this event by 5 shots last year )

redzerdrog

After backing horschel a couple of times this year at decent prices I feel he gone too short for this and although he is playing well I would question his ability to get over the winning line. While happy enough to take a chance on him at 60s I cant be having him at half that price.

Nuri Sahin

3 guys in the US this week for me:

Nick Watney @ 25/1
Freddie Jacobsen @ 45/1
Camillo Villegas @ 50/1

Dolph Starbeam

Zurich Classic of New Orleans

I have gone for 7 picks this week, the last five are all smaller stakes.


Keegan Bradley @ 18/1 As I am sure everyone has noticed I really like this guy, he is an excellent player who is going to win a lot. After the Masters I said I couldn't pick him again but I couldn't help myself, he is in great form this season with 5 Top 10's already.

Rickie Fowler @ 20/1 Rickie seems to blow hot and cold but when he is hot he is very hot. He is maturing quickly and is a player to be reckoned with.

Ryan Palmer @ 66/1

Ben Kohles @ 175/1

Jonas Blixt @ 150/1

Justin Bolli @ 300/1

Henrik Norlander @ 250/1

Nuri Sahin

Nuri Sahin wrote: »

3 guys in the US this week for me:

Nick Watney @ 25/1
Freddie Jacobsen @ 45/1
Camillo Villegas @ 50/1

Didn't realise Freddie has withdrawn. So going to stick money on Bradley @ 18/1 instead.

bobwilliams

Nuri Sahin wrote: »

Didn't realise Freddie has withdrawn. So going to stick money on Bradley @ 18/1 instead.

With expected good weather in the morning the chasers might catch up before another delay I'd say.
Backed Gallagher @12/1,win only

redzerdrog

shot tracker is way ahead of the tv coverage here, and boylesports seem to be slow updating. I got D.A. at 9/1 after he birdied the 4th (his 13th) but sky only showed it 5 mins later and he is now 6/1.

Just something to keep an eye on for anyone betting in play here

fangee

Crazy goings on at the Zurich.

About 300 players within 4 shots of the leader with about eleven holes to play.

ledgebag1

Suspended at the minute due to weather

Username exists

fangee wrote: »

Crazy goings on at the Zurich.

About 300 players within 4 shots of the leader with about eleven holes to play.

Looking good with Horschel for you so far

ledgebag1

Hoping jimmy walker leap frogs him

fangee

Username exists wrote: »

Looking good with Horschel for you so far

Probably a sure thing seeing its my smallest golf stake of the year.

Would be a iPhone for her indoors though.

Hoki

Horschel & Points tearing up the course , gonna be an interesting last few holes, hopefully Horschel hangs on

bradlente

Had Colsaert's @90 and Ken Duke @125,Gave decent account's but were alway's chasing the pack.

ledgebag1

Yeah Colsaerts has a lot of potential has had a bit of a wobble for a while but i reckon big things could happen for him in time

Nuri Sahin

Another crappy Sunday finish, this time from Watney with that double bogey that put a halt to his decent round before that. Almost as laughable as it is tedious.

Hoki

What a putt to finish , Horschel sinks a 20+ footer to clinch the win. Monies

Username exists

Fair play to those who had Horschel. nothing like that feeling when you're golfer clicks after 4 days of play.


Attached is the best golf bet I ever had, what's yours?

jjll

redzerdrog wrote: »

shot tracker is way ahead of the tv coverage here, and boylesports seem to be slow updating. I got D.A. at 9/1 after he birdied the 4th (his 13th) but sky only showed it 5 mins later and he is now 6/1.

Just something to keep an eye on for anyone betting in play here

Sky coverage is shocking.... always show putts late then even have a cheek to say i think he will make this

fangee

fangee wrote: »

I'm going to give Billy Horschel another chance to win. I don't like "following" players but there looks to be a win in him.

He has been very close already this season and has the game to compete here.

I think the 33/1 paying 6 places with Stan James is a cracking bet.

Delighted I stuck with him. Only a small bet (€25ew) but a winner all the same.

He was shorter (33/1) than expected but 33/1 is a massive price considering his recent quality. I think once a player comes on the radar then you have to accept he will be shorter than you expect.

I'd rather have a 33/1 winner then a 66/1 loser.

Congrats on all who backed him. Hope ye spend the winnings wisely. It's a new iphone for the better half.

fangee

WELLS FARGO

Early thoughts ?

D.A Points might be decent value with a few big names in the frame.

2nd last year so has good form on the course and did very well to push a near runaway winner yesterday.

Good current form and good course form. Anything over 25/1 will be good value EW.

bobwilliams

Username exists wrote: »

Fair play to those who had Horschel. nothing like that feeling when you're golfer clicks after 4 days of play.


Attached is the best golf bet I ever had, what's yours?

clicked a €5e/w double years ago.Stewart Cink @22/1 and Christy Kerr @16/1( i think) anyway it was close to €2k.
Funny thing was they both won in playoffs,Kerr's went on for 6 holes and Cink's(@Harbourtown links) went on for 5 holes.
Cink was 9 shots behind going into the final round which is still a pga record

fangee

First two firms to price it up are Skybet and Corals.

Both have Lucas Glover at 66/1.

If you fancy him I'd take that price because I don't think it will be available in two days.

bradlente

Does anyone ever back event's outside the PGA or European Tour?Like the LPGA etc.?

redzerdrog

bradlente wrote: »

Does anyone ever back event's outside the PGA or European Tour?Like the LPGA etc.?

the odd time but only really to make up a yankee/lucky 15 for 4 events, asian tour, web.com or lpga depending on who is competing

Rastadoyle

fangee wrote: »

WELLS FARGO

Early thoughts ?

D.A Points might be decent value with a few big names in the frame.

2nd last year so has good form on the course and did very well to push a near runaway winner yesterday.

Good current form and good course form. Anything over 25/1 will be good value EW.

Points blew it last year in the wells fargo. lost in a playoff. but he is in good form and likes this course so could be worth looking at again

bradlente

redzerdrog wrote: »

the odd time but only really to make up a yankee/lucky 15 for 4 events, asian tour, web.com or lpga depending on who is competing

Just wondering because there's so many different event's on this week.I was thinking of having a look at some other tour's but I know little enough about the main tour's as it is so might leave it for another time.

bradlente

Glover's price look's tempting alright,Considering his result last week and the fact he won it the year before last.Maybe he'll fall into bad form again but that price look's nice enough to take on him maintaining it on a course he's had success on.