"Padraig Harrington looks like he's hitting peak form at the right time."
Dan Geraghty is spoilt this week as the hard-working boys in Betfair Market Operations have loaded every single Open Championship three-ball for him to pick from. That means he has no excuses for getting it wrong of course, so how do these six selections look to you?
There's quite a bandwagon forming for Padraig Harrington. Even the Irishman himself has been quoted as saying he's value at 20.019/1 to win the whole thing. I certainly wouldn't put anyone off backing the likeable Irishman. He's been in fantastic form recently - I was particularly impressed with his effort at the recent Irish Open - and he looks like he's hitting peak form at the right time. Rickie Fowler and little known Austrian Manuel Trappel have their work cut out to stay with Pod on day one.
While Steve Stricker was dealing with the disappointment of failing to complete a four-timer at the John Deere Classic in the USA this week, Anders Hansen was completing his second fine performance in as many weeks on the European tour as he finished 11th at the Scottish Open. There can be no doubt as to who has had the better preperation for this week, and early in the week is certainly the best time to catch the Dane. Toru Taniguchi makes up the three-ball and his open record leaves a lot to be desired.
Rory McIlroy's price in the outright market - 25.024/1 - is insane, it's a price that is screaming "BACK ME" at every single golf punter in the UK. Don't fear the weather, some of McIlroy's very best rounds have been on links courses and it wasn't long ago that many thought his best chance of a Major was our Open. Sure his last seven outings include four missed cuts, but they also include three top 10s. I really think his price is a huge overreaction. Take him to beat 2010 champion, Louis Oosthuizen, and Keegan Bradley on day one.
Jeev Milkha Singh was left proclaiming that he "loves links golf" after claiming a spot in this week's Open Championship through the back door on Sunday. Singh can thank his lucky stars that others around him collapsed to give him the chance to tee it up this week, and he should be bouncing off the walls as he takes to the tee with Greg Chalmers and Alejandro Canizares at 07:14 on Thursday morning.
Raphael Jacquelin played fantastically on an extremely tough course in France recently, he is the standout option in his Thursday three ball with Miguel Angel Jimenez and former Champion here David Duval who are both struggling at present.
American Kyle Stanley was 44th at last year's Open in difficult conditions on his debut in the event. Expect him to improve on that performance this year with the experience behind him. He has been in decent form and looks overpriced to get the better of Robert Rock and Stephen Ames who have both been quiet of late.
For outright recommendations read the Punter's excellent preview here.
Recommended Bets
2pts Back Padraig Harrington @ 2.01/1
1pt Back Anders Hansen @ 2.81/1
2pts Back Rory McIlroy @ 2.41/1
1pt Back Jeev Milkha Singh @ 2.561/1
1pt Back Raphael Jacquelin @ 2.21/1
1pt Back Kyle Stanley @ 3.02/1
Season Profit/Loss: +8.42pts
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