It’s no secret that Tiger Woods is considered the best golfer in the world regardless of ranking or status, but only a week removed from back surgery should Tiger Woods be a Vegas favorite for any tournament? Apparently the answer is yes.
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We sit eight weeks away from the U.S. Open and somehow Tiger Woods is a 10 to 1 co-favorite to win the major. Woods is considered a long shot to even play in the tournament as he won’t be able to practice putting or swinging for at least five weeks.
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Rory McIlroy, who won the U.S. Open in 2011, is also listed at 10 to 1, but he isn't coming off major back surgery and in need of major practice. Tiger may be the only athlete in the world that can change the odds on a major sporting event based on his ability to show up or not. No other icon in sports can be on the shelf for eight weeks and make a comeback to spring right tot the top of his or her respective betting odds.
Las Vegas knows what it’s doing with Tiger because as long as their is a chance he will play, people will continue to bet on him healthy or not. Tiger is as safe a bet there is to win any given tournament at any time. He isn’t a normal athlete and even with his recent struggles, he is buy and large the safest of the bets in an era of golf where the field is as open as ever.
Other notable betting odds include:
Adam Scott 12 to 1
Phil Mickelson 16 to 1
Bubba Watson 25 to 1
Jordan Spieth 25 to 1
Dustin Johnson 33 to 1
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