US Open Golf Odds 2014: Betting Guide for Pinehurst Tournament

The U.S. Open has traditionally been the most strenuous of the four majors, and this week’s championship at Pinehurst No. 2 will be another of those. That world-famous course in the Sandhills of North Carolina will put up a stern test for the 156 players who have either qualified or were exempted into the field. Here’s a look at some things to keep an eye on as the championship unfolds.... 

Major-Less Golfers with the Best Chance to Win the 2014 US Open

It’s a short list of players without a major title to their credit that are playing well enough or have played well enough to be considered as good chances to the win the U.S. Open at North Carolina’s Pinehurst No. 2 in 11 days. Sergio Garcia hasn’t won a major, but it’s my humble opinion that there is way too much scar tissue from his past for him to do much more than weakly... 

Is There a Silver Lining to Tiger Woods Missing the 2014 US Open?

Tiger Woods announced this week he won’t be participating in the U.S. Open at Pinehurst in a couple weeks: Did that come as a surprise to anyone who pays attention to golf? It shouldn’t have, considering the man just had back surgery in April. But it has created a bit of a buzz, the kind of buzz he normally stirs every time he participates.  Of course, there will be negative buzz... 

Golfers Not Getting Enough Attention on 2014 PGA Tour

Quite naturally, the attention of golf fans is focused primarily on the game’s superstars. They want to know what Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are doing, and now they want to know what Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy are up to, But away from the glare of the spotlight on the top of golf’s totem pole, there are some really cool things going on that aren’t being noticed. Guys like Chris... 

Which Recent Winner Is Better Bet at 2014 U.S. Open: Adam Scott or Rory McIlroy?

What a question! Who’s the better bet, Adam Scott or Rory McIlroy, to win the U.S. Open? That’s like trying to choose between the prettiest girls in the beauty pageant. On one hand, you have the charismatic, handsome, sweet-swinging Australian who won the Masters in 2013 and is a heartthrob for female golf fans around the world. (Sorry ladies, he is a married man as of a month ago). On... 

Stock Up, Stock Down for Golf’s Top Young Stars

It’s not easy to win on the PGA Tour, even if you’re in that group of players known as golf’s top young stars. There are ups and downs, hot streaks and cold streaks and some difficult times mentally as the talented youngsters attempt to find their way around the PGA Tour landscape. Patrick Reed is the poster boy for the stock-down crew, having plummeted since his win at the WGC-Doral... 

Rory McIlroy’s Breakup Just Another Step for Young Star as He Grows Up

Rory McIlroy finds himself in a position occupied by many before him and many who will follow him. He’s suffering through the dark days in the immediate aftermath of a relationship breakup. The difference in McIlroy’s case is that his breakup, just like the dating and engagement, was done in the glare of the public spotlight. He and Caroline Wozniacki share broken hearts not only with each... 

Golfers Making an Early Case to Be the 2014 US Open Favorite

While there really doesn’t seem to be a dominant player on the PGA Tour at the moment, there are obviously some great ones. And some of those have gotten their 2014 seasons off to fast starts and appear to be hitting on all cylinders as the U.S. Open gets closer and closer. They are the ones who’ll be getting all the attention when the discussions turn to who will be the favorites... 

The Biggest Problem for Struggling Golf Stars in 2014

At first, it seems a bit of an exaggeration to say players on the PGA Tour face big problems, but they really do. And it’s not a problem of which private jet to fly on this week. When those guys have problems with their game, those problems are magnified significantly by the fact that they do this for a living, and any mistakes affect them. Brandt Snedeker can’t make putts? Phil Mickelson... 

Ranking the Best Shots on the PGA Tour in 2014 so Far

There’s a commercial currently airing on television that says everyone hits great shots, but the pros just hit more of them. Well, we know the guys who play on the PGA Tour make great shots routinely. If you don’t think so, play a course on which the PGA Tour holds an event. To get the full effect, play it the day after the event ends and see in person where pins are tucked and remember... 

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