2011 Masters Odds, Lines and Preview: Favorites to Win and Players to Bet On to Win the 2011 Green Jacket: It has been called a tradition unlike any other, and beginning Thursday, the best golfers in the world will begin their quest to win the 75th Masters championship. Arguably the most coveted prize in golf, four days at legendary Augusta National will decide the 2011 winner. Golfing immortality and the famous green jacket are up for grabs for the golfers, but bettors have their shot at some green as well.
This year’s course is considered rather friendly to the heavy hitters in the field. The fairways are wide and the rough is relatively forgiving compared to other courses. Golfers will need to bring their short game to handle some tricky greens, but the golfers that are long off the tee can take some of the difficulty out of the chipping and putting that will be needed to win.
The Favorites to Win the 2011 Masters
Phil Mickelson(+650 odds to Win) hasn’t been playing his best golf lately, but his record at Augusta can’t be denied. Not only is he the defending winner of the event, but he has put on the green jacket three times in his career. Since 1999, Mickelson has finished outside the top-five at Augusta only three times. In other words, he is a safe bet to be in the mix for a win.
Not only is he the No. 2 golfer in the world right now, but Lee Westwood(+1200 odds to Win) also finished second in last year’s Masters. He is still looking for his first major win, but he has been in the mix going into the final 18 holes on multiple occasions. Westwood has all the tools as evidence by his world ranking. He just needs to break through in a big event, and Westwood was on the doorstep of a Masters win last year.
He is ranked in the top-10 in the world, and for the couple of seasons, Matt Kuchar(+3000 odds to Win) has been playing the best golf of his career. He possesses arguably the best short game on the tour today, ranking in the top-five in scoring average and fewest putts required. Kuchar’s game is built to handle the tricky greens like those at Augusta. He was seventh in last year’s event, and he could threaten for the win in 2011.
Potential “Sleepers” to Bet On at the 2011 Masters
Have you ever heard of this Tiger Woods(+850 odds to Win) guy? His swing and mindset could both use fixing, but how can you count out the four-time Masters winner. Despite being mired in the longest slump of his career, Woods did manage a fourth-place finish in last year’s event. Not to mention the fact that he hasn’t finished outside the top-10 at the Masters since 2004. Struggling or not, Woods can’t be written off at Augusta.
He is going to need to have to hope his putter holds up over the course of the weekend, but Dustin Johnson(+2000 odds to Win) has a punchers chance at Augusta thanks to his power off the tee. He can drive the ball with the best of them, which will help offset his mediocre short game. If Johnson can get enough putts to go, he could pull off the upset.
If you are looking for a golfer with a hot hand heading to Augusta, Nick Watney(+1500 odds to Win) could be your man. He has finished in the top-10 in five of his six PGA starts in 2011, including a win. His improved short game has been the key to his success, and he has always been long off the tee. If Watney can put it all together and ride his recent momentum, he could grab the biggest win of his career.
PGA Players to Avoid Betting on the 2011 Masters
He is currently the No. 1 golfer in the world, but Martin Kaymer(+1600 odds to Win) could have trouble tackling the Masters. He likes to fade the ball, but that style of play doesn’t work well at Augusta National. Kaymer is definitely a talented golfer, but it tough to buy that he can win a tournament like the Masters not playing to his strength.
There is no denying that Rory McIlroy(+2000 odds to Win) has flashed some serious talent since becoming a part of the PGA Tour in 2007. However, he hasn’t exactly shown the mental toughness to close out tournaments, let alone win a prestigious event like the Masters. His meltdown at the Dubai Desert Classic earlier this season is a perfect example of how quickly his game can go south. McIlroy just isn’t ready for the big time yet.
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Odds to win the 2011 US Masters
Tiger Woods +850
Phil Mickelson +600
Lee Westwood +1200
Martin Kaymer +1600
Rory McIlroy +2000
Paul Casey +3000
Ernie Els +5000
Dustin Johnson +2000
Justin Rose +3000
Ian Poulter +4500
Graeme McDowell +4000
Nick Watney +1500
Anthony Kim +4500
Padraig Harrington +3000
Luke Donald +2500
Steve Stricker +3500
Hunter Mahan +2500
Retief Goosen +6000
Jim Furyk +5500
Matt Kuchar +3000
Adam Scott +6000
Geoff Ogilvy +5500
Charl Schwartzel +7000
K.J. Choi +5500
Camilo Villegas +15000
Bubba Watson +3000
Zach Johnson +10000
Ross Fisher +12500
Sean O’Hair +10000
Robert Karlsson +10000
Louis Oosthuizen +9000
Francesco Molinari +10000
Vijay Singh +8000
Eduardo Molinari +10000
Ben Crane +10000
Tim Clark +12500
Sergio Garcia +5000
Robert Allenby +10000
Stewart Cink +8000
Henrik Stenson +15000
Angel Cabrera +10000
Ryan Moore +7000
Alvaro Quiros +10000
Jhonattan Vegas +15000
Fred Couples +9000
Y.E Yang +8000
Miguel Angel Jimenez +15000
Rickie Fowler +5500
Aaron Baddeley +5000
Alex Cejka +25000
Arjun Atwal +30000
Bill Haas +9000
Brandt Snedeker +10000
Carl Pettersson +20000
Charley Hoffman +17500
D A Points +20000
David Toms +10000
Davis Love III +17500
Gary Woodland +10000
Gregory Havret +30000
Heath Slocum +25000
Hiroyuki Fujita +30000
Jason Bohn +30000
Jason Day +9000
Jeff Overton +15000
Jerry Kelly +12000
Jonathan Byrd +12500
Jose Maria Olazabal +30000
Kevin Na +17500
Kevin Streelman +25000
Kyung-Tae Kim +30000
Mark OMeara +30000
Mark Wilson +12500
Martin Laird +5000
Mike Weir +25000
Peter Hanson +15000
Peter Uihlein +30000
Ricky Barnes +15000
Rory Sabbatini +8000
Ryan Palmer +15000
Ryo Ishikawa +20000
Stuart Appleby +15000
Tom Watson +30000
Trevor Immelman +6000
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Odds to win the 2011 US Masters