US Open Golf Championship Betting Guide 2012
The 2012 US Open will be played at The Olympic Club in San Francisco (California). Rory McIlroy was the emphatic winner in 2011 and he will be aiming for a repeat performance next year. The usual suspects will all be in contention, including the likes of Lee Westwood, Luke Donald, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods.
US Open Golf Odds
Betting on the US Open ihas proved to be extremely popular in recent years. Rory McIlroywill no doubt start as the favourite once the US Open 2012 Odds open up. The Brits, and current World No.1 & 2, Luke Donald and Lee Westwood will be among the favourites, while America golf fans will be putting their faith in Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods. Graeme McDowell was the 2010 US Open Champion and he will be aiming to be right in the midst of the action come the final day's play.
US Open Betting Specials
Golf is one of the most popular sports for betting on as the nature of the game lends itself superbly to anyone who enjoys betting. In our US Open Betting section we have a number of cracking betting specials for you to get involved in. The US Open is now one of the biggest sports betting events of the year and as a result bookmakers are offering a number of attractive bets.
Having a bet on a player to win the Championship is a great way to add to the excitement and enjoyment of watching all four days play whilst being in with a chance of making a nice profit. The bookmakers always offer US Open Odds on many different betting opportunities as well as offering US Open Free Bets in the run up to the majors.
US Open Championship Players
The world's best golfers will fight it out at the visually stunning Olympic Club in San Francisco (California) for the chance to win the prestigous major and pocket a cool $1,260,000 in prize money. In our US Open Player section we provide you with a guide to the top players aiming to make an impact in June. There will be information on form, odds and their previous records at the major.
US Open Form Guide
When placing a bet on a golfer at a major it is vital that you check out their c
urrent form leading into the event. It is no use picking a golfer who excelled back in 2005 but hasn't achieved anything noteworthy since. Our US Open Form Guide will give you a good idea of which players are peaking at the right time.
Charl Schwartzel will head into the 2011 US Open as the current US Masters Champion so will definitely be one to look out for. The Americans Matt Kucher, Nick Watney and Bubba Watson will be looking to perform on home soil whilst the European's Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy have each made a good start to 2011.
US Open 2011 Golf Venue - Congressional Country Club
The 2011 US Open took place at the Congressional Country Club. It is one of the most famous courses in the world and one that punters love to get involved with, and this year will be no different.
The tournament has been won by some of the biggest names in the history of golf and whilst the US Open venue changes each year the main characteristics of the chosen course remain similar. The course will always be longer than any of the other majors, which puts a strong emphasis on powerful and accurate driving.
