Tiger Primed for Masters; 2009 Masters Odds
March 29th, 2009 by | Posted in Golf / PGA Tour 1 Comment »
A few months back, we broke down Tiger Woods’ expected return to golf and perhaps how long it would take the biggest icon in sports to shock the world again after making his return from being out of golf for 8 months due to reconstructive knee surgery. Well those questions were answered this Sunday, when Tiger pulled off yet another jaw dropping spectacle at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. If you were not aware of Tiger’s accomplishments through his career, you might find the 5 stroke comeback on Sunday’s final round a bit impressive. However, like most that have followed the lucrative career from Tiger we have come to expect these type of things that amaze us time and time again. Woods shot a final round 3 under 67 and drained a 15 foot birdie on the 18th hole to capture the Arnold Palmer Invitational late Sunday. The victory tied for the biggest final round comeback in Woods’ career in the tournament that was the final tune-up for the first major of the season that will be The Masters in two weeks from Augusta, Georgia.
There were a few people just starting to question if Tiger may be really ready to compete at the first major on the schedule for 2009. After some sluggish putting and questionable few Tournaments back from knee surgery, Woods still appeared a bit rusty from the time off. However, Sunday’s win will have most people back on the Woods ban wagon just in time for The Masters. If you thought about jumping out quick to throw a bet on Tiger winning his 15th career major tournament, then don’t expect to find jackpot type profiting odds. Before Tiger even made the miraculous comeback on Sunday, the superstar was already a 2/1 favorite to win at Augusta in mid April. The closest other competitor in terms of betting odds is Phil Mickelson who stands at a 6/1 favorite to win The Masters.
Taking a look at this year’s field we will take a brief preview of the odds to win the Masters and who to take in consideration. Tiger will of course be the favorite at 2/1 odds, but it is almost a losing type bet. The odds to only double your money by predicting a winner in a golf tournament are extremely low, but Woods has won 4 green jackets and he is the guy to beat every year. However if you might want to take a more profitable approach to your bet there are a few others to strongly consider. Phil Mickelson has played well through the beginning of 2009 and has won twice at Augusta as well. Mickelson receiving reasonable odds at 6/1 and will definitely be worth the consideration. Zach Johnson has one win on tour this season and finished 3rd at the Arnold Palmer Invitation. Johnson is also a winner of the 2007 Masters and stands at an eye opening 33/1 odds for the win in April. Johnson style of play is definitely one to consider when the tour rolls into Augusta. Retief Goosen has also played well early in 2009. Goosen is a two time major champion who always plays solid at Augusta and is currently a 25/1 favorite to win. Despite the many players that look like they could be promising picks to take down the first championship of the season, likely Tiger will be the guy to beat. Outside of the 4 green jackets, Tiger has finished runner-up the last two years as well. Unfortunately for Woods, anything but a win would be disappointing considering how often he has shocked the sports world through his most recent performances.
Here are the current 2009 Masters odds from BetUS Sportsbook (Get a 100% signup bonus up to $500 by clicking here):
| Aaron Baddeley | 125/1 |
| Adam Scott | 70/1 |
| Alvaro Quiros | 150/1 |
| Andres Romero | 90/1 |
| Angel Cabrera | 125/1 |
| Anthony Kim | 35/1 |
| Ben Crenshaw | 1500/1 |
| Ben Curtis | 175/1 |
| Bernhard Langer | 250/1 |
| Billy Mayfair | 450/1 |
| Boo Weekley | 125/1 |
| Brandt Snedeker | 125/1 |
| Briny Baird | 250/1 |
| Bubba Watson | 200/1 |
| Camilo Villegas | 45/1 |
| Carl Pettersson | 200/1 |
| Chad Campbell | 100/1 |
| Chez Reavie | 450/1 |
| Craig Stadler | 2000/1 |
| D.J. Trahan | 150/1 |
| Danny Lee | 200/1 |
| Drew Kittleson | 750/1 |
| Dudley Hart | 350/1 |
| Dustin Johnson | 150/1 |
| Ernie Els | 35/1 |
| Fred Couples | 55/1 |
| Fuzzy Zoeller | 2000/1 |
| Gary Player | 10000/1 |
| Geoff Ogilvy | 16/1 |
| Graeme Mcdowell | 125/1 |
| Greg Norman | 200/1 |
| Henrik Stenson | 35/1 |
| Hunter Mahan | 75/1 |
| Ian Poulter | 90/1 |
| Ian Woosnam | 1000/1 |
| Jack Newman | 750/1 |
| Jeev Milkha Singh | 125/1 |
| Jim Furyk | 60/1 |
| John Merrick | 250/1 |
| Jose Maria Olazabal | 250/1 |
| Justin Leonard | 80/1 |
| Justin Rose | 60/1 |
| K J Choi | 80/1 |
| Ken Duke | 400/1 |
| Kenny Perry | 70/1 |
| Kevin Sutherland | 200/1 |
| Larry Mize | 1500/1 |
| Lee Westwood | 50/1 |
| Lin-Weng Tang | 750/1 |
| Louis Oosthuizen | 175/1 |
| Luke Donald | 65/1 |
| Mark O’Meara | 500/1 |
| Martin Kaymer | 125/1 |
| Matthew Goggin | 150/1 |
| Michael Campbell | 400/1 |
| Miguel Angel Jimenez | 125/1 |
| Mike Weir | 45/1 |
| Nick Watney | 35/1 |
| Oliver Wilson | 125/1 |
| Padraig Harrington | 16/1 |
| Pat Perez | 125/1 |
| Paul Casey | 25/1 |
| Phil Mickelson | 13/2 |
| Prayad Marksaeng | 400/1 |
| Raymond Floyd | 5000/1 |
| Reinier Saxton | 1000/1 |
| Retief Goosen | 20/1 |
| Richard Sterne | 200/1 |
| Robert Allenby | 100/1 |
| Robert Karlsson | 45/1 |
| Rocco Mediate | 200/1 |
| Rory McIlroy | 25/1 |
| Rory Sabbatini | 100/1 |
| Ross Fisher | 125/1 |
| Ryo Ishikawa | 400/1 |
| Ryuji Imada | 125/1 |
| Sandy Lyle | 2500/1 |
| Sean O’Hair | 50/1 |
| Sergio Garcia | 30/1 |
| Shingo Katayama | 500/1 |
| Soren Hansen | 200/1 |
| Soren Kjeldsen | 200/1 |
| Stephen Ames | 150/1 |
| Steve Flesch | 200/1 |
| Steve Stricker | 75/1 |
| Steve Wilson | 1000/1 |
| Stewart Cink | 65/1 |
| Stuart Appleby | 80/1 |
| Tiger Woods | 19/10 |
| Tim Clark | 90/1 |
| Todd Hamilton | 500/1 |
| Tom Watson | 800/1 |
| Trevor Immelman | 65/1 |
| Vijay Singh | 55/1 |
| Yong Eun Yang | 250/1 |
| Zach Johnson | 30/1 |
