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2014 Masters Odds — Rory McIlroy favored to win [Golf Ping]
PreGame.com ^ | April 8, 2014 | Brandon Watson

Posted on 04/09/2014 12:46:08 PM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi

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To: 867V309
He had back surgery last week so he's not playing.

I don't see the problem

Well...he did win the 2008 US Open on a broken leg and busted knee. But it did take 91 holes to do it :-)

21 posted on 04/09/2014 1:14:22 PM PDT by noexcuses
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To: noexcuses

OK thanks. Reminds me of a prizefighter who stays on top by beating stiffs.


22 posted on 04/09/2014 1:14:30 PM PDT by gibsonguy
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To: noexcuses
Well...he did win the 2008 US Open on a broken leg and busted knee. But it did take 91 holes to do it :-)

At least he was entered in the tournament :)


23 posted on 04/09/2014 1:17:09 PM PDT by 867V309 (Obammy = LIAR)
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To: Zuben Elgenubi

Playing well, and at these odds, a good bet:

GRAHAM DeLAET 50/1


24 posted on 04/09/2014 1:20:51 PM PDT by Mouton (The insurrection laws perpetuate what we have for a government now.)
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel
How often does someone shut-down another player at the Masters with a “perfect shot”?

Larry Mize immediately comes to mind.

25 posted on 04/09/2014 1:21:18 PM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi (NOPe to GOPe)
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To: gibsonguy
Can someone explain to me how Tiger Woods can still be the #1 player?

I'm not certain of the precise formula, but the calculation is a running total of points from event to event, and from season to season. Tiger has accumulated enough (based on numerous wins last year) that simply being out of commission for a tournament or two doesn't automatically bump you off the podium.

26 posted on 04/09/2014 1:22:37 PM PDT by Lou L (Health "insurance" is NOT the same as health "care")
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To: Mase
I think the course at Augusta is going to be harder than he likes, and that it will hurt his game.

Two years ago, he was leading the Masters going into Sunday's round where he shot an 80 and then tied for 16th.

27 posted on 04/09/2014 1:22:45 PM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi (NOPe to GOPe)
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To: Zuben Elgenubi

I enjoyed a practice round yesterday. Most impressed with Jimmy Walker and Jordan Spieth. Dustin Johnson was also bombing it past Phil. Both of them have tender backs though.


28 posted on 04/09/2014 1:23:10 PM PDT by PilotDave (No, really, you just can't make this stuff up!!!)
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Rickie Fowler

He has to wear an all green ensemble because he's 60 to 1.

29 posted on 04/09/2014 1:25:12 PM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi (NOPe to GOPe)
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To: Mouton
I'd watch out for LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN, at 50/1. He had the double-eagle on the first nine last year, I think, and plays well there.

I think Rory and Spieth are popular picks, but Rory probably has a much better chance because he's playing well, and has been close before.

Personally, I'd like to see Phil win a fourth jacket, and then top it off with a US Open win.

30 posted on 04/09/2014 1:26:15 PM PDT by Lou L (Health "insurance" is NOT the same as health "care")
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To: Mouton

Yes, that is a good bet at 50 to 1.


31 posted on 04/09/2014 1:27:00 PM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi (NOPe to GOPe)
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Rickie Fowler

If he was in contention, he'd be in bright orange on Sunday. Then if he won and they presented him with the green jacket, he'd look like a pumpkin!

It'd be nice to see Rickie win.

32 posted on 04/09/2014 1:28:18 PM PDT by Lou L (Health "insurance" is NOT the same as health "care")
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To: Zuben Elgenubi

And Tiger’s chip&roll at 16.
My thought is that it doesn’t happen often.
Risk takers v. slow-and-steady is the real “drama” of Augusta.


33 posted on 04/09/2014 1:28:24 PM PDT by Cletus.D.Yokel (Catastrophic Anthropogenic Climate Alterations - The Acronym explains the science.)
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To: gibsonguy

the man won 5 times last year is why he is number one...all computer accurate


34 posted on 04/09/2014 1:29:12 PM PDT by advertising guy ( <------------- lotta white in here ------------>)
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To: PilotDave
Most impressed with Jimmy Walker and Jordan Spieth.

Walker's got, what, three wins this year? Spieth is really a phenominal young player. Really fluid and knows how to score. I picked Ernie Els for most of the late ninety's and early 2000s but he never got past 2nd place.

35 posted on 04/09/2014 1:32:20 PM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi (NOPe to GOPe)
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To: Zuben Elgenubi

I’m pulling for Rory. Saw odds somewhere else yesterday giving Rory and Adam Scott 10:1 to win, the highest in the field. So, we shall see how good the oddsmakers and the golfers are.


36 posted on 04/09/2014 1:33:23 PM PDT by Veto! (OpInions freely dispensed as advice)
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To: Zuben Elgenubi

Don’t forget the new HD TV unwritten rule which says if the camera is on Tiger be prepared to call in any potential rule violations because he was a serial cheater on his wife.


37 posted on 04/09/2014 1:35:27 PM PDT by shotgun
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To: Zuben Elgenubi

Rory has NOT been consistent enough to be in the final group at Augusta on Sunday.


38 posted on 04/09/2014 1:35:37 PM PDT by G Larry (There's the Beef!)
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To: Veto!
Saw odds somewhere else yesterday giving Rory and Adam Scott 10:1 to win, the highest in the field

The original post (above) has Rory, Adam Scott AND Jason Day as 10-1.

39 posted on 04/09/2014 1:36:07 PM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi (NOPe to GOPe)
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To: shotgun

Big Golf fan, eh?

Tiger is out for back surgery.


40 posted on 04/09/2014 1:36:57 PM PDT by G Larry (There's the Beef!)
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