Open 2008
Padraig Harrington Becomes First European to Win Two Consecutive British Opens
24/07/08 18:52 Filed in: Sports Betting
Harrington managed to beat out both Norman and Ian Poulter for a four-shot victory due to an excellent performance at the par 5s and finished with a 1-under 69 despite enormous winds. Even though Harrington was suffering from a sore right wrist (which stopped his practice after only nine swings at the Royal Birkdale earlier in the week) he managed to combat both disagreeable gusts and a late-game charge by Poulter. Greg Norman and Ian Poulter’s losses may have given Harrington the consecutive European record but it also meant the end of two other milestones in the making. Norman, fifty-three was set to become the oldest major champion and Poulter the first English champion since 1992 saw Nick Faldo take the British Open.
Perhaps most surprising is the credit Harrington gives to his injury in winning the British Open and becoming the first European to take the title two years straight. The Irishman credited his sore wrist as the reason he was able to relax and lower his personal expectations which eventually led to the victory.
Phil Mickelson Eyes Royal Birkdale Win with Tiger’s Absence
16/07/08 22:24 Filed in: Sports Betting | Golf
Although Phil Mickelson is certainly no slouch on the links the absence of Tiger Woods at this year’s Royal Birkdale may provide just the opportunity he needs to win the competition and finally take the title. The Birkdale course marks the location where Mickelson made his amateur debut in 1991 and holds a special place in his heart.
Tiger Woods is unable to play the game because of a knee surgery which leaves Mickelson as perhaps the top contender for the prestigious event. In spite of an unremarkable showing at the Scottish Open the golfer maintains that the three week break allowed him more than enough time to properly prepare for the Royal Birkdale. Mickelson reported that a chance to play the course and acclimatize to the British time zone has gone a long way toward adjusting his body and mind for the task at hand and he feels ready to take a real shot at the challenge.
Of course only time will tell how well Mickelson is able to fare but punters and fans alike are putting a lot of faith into the player as he readies for Royal Birkdale. He has been working hard at preparing to counter the British oceanic breezes which have wreaked havoc on his game in the past and feels that the time has been well spent and should help ensure a solid performance.
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Tiger Woods is unable to play the game because of a knee surgery which leaves Mickelson as perhaps the top contender for the prestigious event. In spite of an unremarkable showing at the Scottish Open the golfer maintains that the three week break allowed him more than enough time to properly prepare for the Royal Birkdale. Mickelson reported that a chance to play the course and acclimatize to the British time zone has gone a long way toward adjusting his body and mind for the task at hand and he feels ready to take a real shot at the challenge.
Of course only time will tell how well Mickelson is able to fare but punters and fans alike are putting a lot of faith into the player as he readies for Royal Birkdale. He has been working hard at preparing to counter the British oceanic breezes which have wreaked havoc on his game in the past and feels that the time has been well spent and should help ensure a solid performance.
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Liang Wen-Chong Represents China as First Citizen to Enter the British Open
16/07/08 22:16 Filed in: Sports Betting | Golf
The number one Asian player, Liang Wen-Chong has his eyes set on making history as he becomes the first golfer from mainland China to enter the British Open. Aside from aspirations of personal success in the sport, Liang is also excited to increase national support from his country by becoming a golfer for the Chinese population to follow.
Liang, twenty-nine years old, has only played one other links course during the Dunhill Cup (in St. Andrews, Scotland) but is preparing hard to adjust to the geography, climate and style of play during his practice time leading up to the event. At his previous two appearances during the US Masters and PGA tournaments last year Liang narrowly missed the halfway cut and is anxious to make bigger waves this time around. He should have some extra practice when playing at the Barclays Scottish Open this week however and this time alone could go a long way toward fully tempering his style toward British courses.
The golfer currently enjoys the title of China’s first citizen to rank first in the Asian Tour 2007 but wants to go further with his talent in the sport. Liang is confident that his game has improved through playing against tough competitors and hopes that his abilities will be enough to truly compete in the British Open.
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Liang, twenty-nine years old, has only played one other links course during the Dunhill Cup (in St. Andrews, Scotland) but is preparing hard to adjust to the geography, climate and style of play during his practice time leading up to the event. At his previous two appearances during the US Masters and PGA tournaments last year Liang narrowly missed the halfway cut and is anxious to make bigger waves this time around. He should have some extra practice when playing at the Barclays Scottish Open this week however and this time alone could go a long way toward fully tempering his style toward British courses.
The golfer currently enjoys the title of China’s first citizen to rank first in the Asian Tour 2007 but wants to go further with his talent in the sport. Liang is confident that his game has improved through playing against tough competitors and hopes that his abilities will be enough to truly compete in the British Open.
Our 2008 British Open betting partner is Paddy Power. They have some Fantastic Betting Offers for the 2008 British Open so be sure to give them a try.
