2012 US Open Betting Tips
As you know it is very difficult to tip just one player to win a tournament as competitive as the US Open. There are a multitude of factors that must be considered when picking a player, and of course, the essence of luck and the unpredictable nature of golf.
We advise you to take a moment to research the different US Open Players. This may appear to be a difficult task on the face of it, but considering 18 of the last 21 US Open winners have come from the top 20 players in the US Open Betting, this is where you are best concentrating your efforts.
Check out our Top 10 Players guide to see which of the top players are heading to the Congressional Country Club on the back of a good run.
US Open Golf Tips 2011 - Luke Donald
This year's US Open has been blown wide open due to the absence of the injured Tiger Woods. As a result many players will deep down be feeling that they have a fantastic opportunity to win a major.
There are a host of top names vying for the second major of the year, including a strong European contingent headed by the world's top 3 players; Lee Westwood, Luke Donald and Martin Kaymer, who coincidentally have all been grouped together in the Tee Times for the first and second rounds. Any one of these players has the talent and potential to win at Congressional but we believe that Luke Donald has the edge due to his incredible run of form this year.
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Other top players to keep an eye out for include the Northern Ireland duo of Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell. McDowell, of course, won the US Open in 2010 at Pebble Beach and has high hopes of a repeat performance this year. McIlroy's talent and ability were there for all to see for the first three-and-a-half rounds at the US Masters and what better way to put the disapointment of the final nine holes behind him then following in his fellow countryman's footsteps and winning the US Open.
Each Way Betting
As we have previously mentioned on this page - it is near on impossible to predict a winner for a major. Who would have guessed that the South African Charl Schwartzel would have come away victorious at this year's Masters or that Graeme McDowell would have won the US Open in 2010.
Because of this difficulty each-way betting is extremely popular in golf as the odds are high enough to generate decent profit if your selection finishes in the top 4,5 or 6 for example. Paddy Power are offering six places each-way for this year's US Open, an absolutely fantastic offer and one that you should definitely take full advantage of.
Bets To Consider at 2012 US Open
Of course there are hundreds of different types of bets for the US Open and golf backers should spend time studying these markets and identifying the many good offers. After all it is not that easy to spot the winner at the beginning of the tournament and the better value lies elsewhere. Some examples are listed below, they all carry good odds and are definitely worth studying.
- First Round Leader
- 36 Hole Leader
- 54 Hole Leader
- 3 Ball Betting
- Play Off or not
- Top European Player
- Top American Player
- Top Rest of the Player
- Top Ten Finish
- Top Twenty Finish
- Hole In One
- Lowest Round
More Tips
Qualifiers and amateurs do not have a great record in the US Open Championship, with the last amateur winner coming back in 1933. It is therefore advisable to study the form of the elite golfers. Look at what kind of form they are in as it is always a good sign if they have won a smaller competition in the weeks leading up to a major. It is also worth looking at their form in previous US Open Championships because whilst the venue for the US Open changes each year, the characteristics of the courses remain the same.
It is also important to consider the course that is hosting the Championship. The 2012 US Open is being held at The Olympic Club. Check out our guide to the course and work our whether or not you think your fancied player will be able to handle the challenges it poses. Consider such factors as the distance of each hole, its par and any other obstacles and features that may cause problems to the players.
