2008 Buick Open Odds & Preview
June 24, 2008
With the US Open a couple weeks behind the players, many of golfs big names will be back in action this weekend when they head to Warwick Hills for the 2008 Buick Open. The tournament first started in 1958, but because of events being dropped from the PGA Tour it took a break starting in 1969, and didn’t again play till 1977. This event is one that many golfers love to play in because of its easy scoring and many more are going to like it now that Tiger Woods will miss the tournament after announcing he was done for the year. With the conditions playing so easy, golfers are forced to continue to try and put birdie after birdie up in order to stay in contention. Last year Brian Bateman won the tournament by just 1 shot over 3 players with a 15 under performance. With that said lets take a look at some of the favorites, guys in the middle of the pack, and some long shots who we think have a chance to win this weekend.
Favorites:
Jim Furyk 10/1, Kenny Perry 12/1, Justin Leonard 15/1, and Heath Slocum 22/1
There is plenty to like in this group, as all 3 not only seem to play well here year in and year out, each have won this event at one point in their career. Furyk was the last to win it in 2003, and has been the most consistent out of anyone in the field this weekend when it comes to playing well at Warwick Hills.
Middle of the Pack:
Brant Snedeker, 25/1, Scott Verplank, 25/1, Briny Baird 30/1, Tom Pernice Jr 30/1, and Nick O’Hern 30/1
This group is full of talent as Snedeker continues to impress fans with his great performances at the majors this year. Verplank and Baird faired well here a year ago, plus Verplank won this thing all the way back in 1988. The guy that you really want to keep your eye on is Pernice Jr, as he has not only won this event back in 1999, he has been in the top 10 as well including his most recent 7th place finish here in 2006.
Long Shots:
Woody Austin 40/1, Lucas Glover, 40/1, Rocco Mediate 50/1, Billy Mayfair 100/1, and Brian Bateman 150/1
If you had to guess how many total wins this group had at this event, I would bet you wouldn’t of said 4, but thats how many they have won. In fact it all started in 1998 with Mayfiar, followed by Pernice Jr in 1999, and finished up by Rocco in 2000. The reason we got a Bateman up here is he the defending champion, and you got to give the guy props for that.
So if you like what you see any of these 3 categories be sure to head over to Sportsbook.com and get your bet in today. Also be sure to check back each week for professional handicapper Jason Lowry’s inside look at each PGA Tour event. Below is a list of all the odds for each golfer thanks to Sportsbook.com.
Alex Cejka 60 - 1
Arron Oberholser 50 - 1
Ben Crane 25 - 1
Billy Mayfair 100 - 1
Brandt Snedeker 25 - 1
Brett Quigley 60 - 1
Brian Bateman 150 - 1
Brian Gay 60 - 1
Briny Baird 30 - 1
Bubba Watson 30 - 1
Charles Howell III 80 - 1
Charley Hoffman 100 - 1
Chris DiMarco 40 - 1
Corey Pavin 60 - 1
Daniel Chopra 60 - 1
Dean Wilson 80 - 1
Dudley Hart 80 - 1
Fred Funk 100 - 1
Fredrik Jacobson 60 - 1
Gavin Coles 60 - 1
Heath Slocum 20 - 1
Jason Day 100 - 1
Jeff Quinney 40 - 1
Jim Furyk 10 - 1
John Daly 150 - 1
John Rollins 50 - 1
John Senden 80 - 1
Justin Leonard 15 - 1
Ken Duke 80 - 1
Kenny Perry 12 - 1
Lucas Glover 40 - 1
Mathew Goggin 60 - 1
Nathan Green 60 - 1
Nick OHern 30 - 1
Nick Watney 60 - 1
Paul Goydos 80 - 1
Peter Lonard 80 - 1
Rocco Mediate 50 - 1
Rod Pampling 40 - 1
Ryan Moore 50 - 1
Scott Verplank 25 - 1
Steve Flesch 80 - 1
Steve Marino 60 - 1
Tom Lehman 80 - 1
Tom Pernice Jr 30 - 1
Tommy Armour III 80 - 1
Vaughn Taylor 60 - 1
Woody Austin 40 - 1
zx Field (Any Other Golfer) 5 - 2