posted June 12, 2008 at 13:49 in Golf Articles

Outside of Tiger Woods, nobody ranked above No. 17 has won any of the last six U.S. Opens, so this might be another week to take a long shot if you don’t like golf wagering on Tiger. Here’s a look at this week’s sports betting six pack:

Sergio Garcia 16-1

I would have liked better U.S Open odds for a guy who has never won a major but after Phil Mickelson got the monkey off his back, it seems like Sergio Garcia has the label of being the best golfer without a big one. He seems to have done some growing up this year and frequently speaks of learning from his losses. He won The Players Championship three weeks ago and tied for fourth at the Stanford St. Jude. If everything clicks for him he can cash in for the golf betting faithful this week.

Jim Furyk 25-1

To put it simply, he’s won this event before and has finished twice in each of the last two years. What else do you want from a track record? Furyk strikes the ball well, is poised and won’t get jittery if he’s playing from ahead or from behind. He’s a solid sports betting pick at 25-1.

Stewart Cink 28-1

It’s hard not to like Stewart Cink at 28-1 given the way that he’s played this year. He has nine top-25’s, six top-10’s (including four finishes of second or third) and he’s only been cut once. Even so, as competitive as he’s been, he hasn’t won anything, which is a concern. But when you are constantly atop the leaderboard, eventually you’ll breakthrough.

Retief Goosen 30-1

Retief Goosen has been off his game this year, finishing only once in the top-10. He’s missed the cut three times including last week at the Stanford St. Jude Championship. But Goosen has some pedigree here, which is what we are going on. He’s won the U.S. Open twice before.

Trevor Immelman 33-1

Trevor Immelman seems to have recovered from The Masters hangover, which can keep a golfer drunk for a full season. Immelman had a solid showing at the Stanford St. Jude placing second after shooting 69 and 67 on the two weekend days. Maybe he brings some of that confidence over into this week.

Paul Casey 65-1

Aside from the putter, Paul Casey seems to be a good fit for this course. His game – at least on paper – should work here. Casey has finished 10th and 15th at this major over the last two years and finished 11th at this year’s Masters. Don’t be surprised to see his name among the leaders.

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