2011 US Masters Golf Outsider Betting Tips

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2011 US Masters Golf Outsider Betting Tips are always worth casting an eye of ahead of the famous trip to Augusta. The natural course of golf betting at the Majors, is to look for the elite, the proven winners with great track records, those players who are at the head of the world rankings. Think players like four times winner Tiger Woods, three times winner Phil Mickelson, former world number one Lee Westwood and current world number one Martin Kaymer. These are the strong golf bets which the online bookmakers will naturally be the most concerned about. But with a list of winners on Tour this year which has included a win in Peurto Rico for 562 ranked Michael Bradley, 375 ranked Johnson Wagner in Mayakoba, DA Points’ triumph at Pebble Beach ranked 167th in the world, and 102 ranked Rory Sabbatini at The Honda Classic, the winners this year have largely come out of the blue. Luke Donald is the highest ranked player with a triumph this year, as he was ranked 9th when he won the WGC Accenture Match Play after beating Martin Kaymer in the final. Outside of that, the highest ranked stroke play winner was Bubba Watson at the Farmers Insurance, coming from a rank of 33. So the big names have yet to show their hands during 2011 so far, and while the Majors are a different kettle of fish altogether, and where you expect the cream to rise to the top, perhaps another surprise is one the cards.

The aforementioned Bubba Watson is a likely candidate for your 2011 US Masters Golf Outsider Betting Tips, and that is because he has two big assets to his game which are showing up well this year. Watson is the longest driver on the PGA Tour, and has a phenomenal touch in being able to move the ball in the air. At Augusta, this should serve him very well, as the course is often suited to the bigger hitters in the field. Watson also has a great Greens In Regulation percentage to his name this year, second only in the rankings to Ben Crane. The value of Watson for 40/1 at Totesport is well worth a punt, even an each way one at that. On his day, he really should be able to compete and the fact that he ranks so well in par five holes on the PGA Tour is another great asset for making a mark at Augusta. He didn’t hit Augusta last year, and this will be only his third outing here, so while he is green, he definitely has the game. His solo second place finish at the PGA Championship last year confirmed that. Where else to look for a good 2011 US Masters outside bet? American Nick Watney is one of the names which you will see a lot of in the build up for the start of Augusta. This is because of his brilliant season so far, which has seen him land the WGC Cadillac. Watney also had a seventh place finish at The Masters last year, so he is comfortable around the Augusta track. In his only other two appearances there, he landed a T11 and a 19th place finish, so with his great start to form for the new year, he really does represent a fantastic outside 2011 US Masters bet for your golf betting. The greens are notoriously difficult at Augusta, but Nick Watney (18/1 at Bwin) currently leads the PGA Tour in putting average.

Luke Donald
could make an impact as he is carrying good form as well. Donald has never won a Major, but has occasionally shown up well. He did land a T5 at The Open last year, and has had a couple of top ten finishes at the Masters. His form puts him in this category for 2011 US Masters Golf Outsider Betting Tips, but he may not quite have the long driving power to take it all of the way to the finish line. Still, is one of the best in the world with his finesse in approach work, and because he is so consistent there is potential in the Englishman, and the bookmakers have recognised this as you can get him for around 25/1 at Bet365 at the moment. Looking at a couple of other British players at the moment, US Open winner Graeme McDowell has proven himself as a class act time and time again, but is he ready to land the second Major of his career? He has put in some great performances again this year, and has really looked genuine quality, fully backing up his victory at the US Open last year. Has not landed a trophy this year, and a poor showing at Dorel may be indicative of just a small drop of form which may take him out of the running. If the sublimely consistent McDowell turns up, then he could be in contention and for a price of 45/1 at Totesport, it may be worth waiting to see what kind of opening round he puts in. Rory McIlroy should be a guy who lands himself a Major at some point in his career, and the youngster has the tools to pull it out of the bag. He has made pretty good showings in last two Major tournaments which suggests that he is getting closer. Two T3 finishes at The Open and the PGA Championship shows what this brave, confident player can do. It was in stark contract to his two cuts last year at The Masters and the US Open. McIlroy’s a confident player and for 28/1 at Boylesports makes for a good 2011 US Masters Golf Outsider Betting Tip.

There is also a good bunch of chasing Americans which you can turn to as 2011 US Masters Golf Outsider Betting Tips. Dustin Johnson is drawing a lot of attention in golf betting for the 2011 US Masters at the moment and has shown up well in the last three Majors. Good striker of the ball, and the length of his driving should carry him well here, and is going for around 25/1 at Bet365 at the moment. Looking for consistency in a player, which will serve you well in your betting, then you will automatically be drawn towards Hunter Mahan (33/1 at Boylesports) and Matt Kuchar (34/1 at Unibet). Steve Stricker is another strong marker on the charge from the US players at the 2011 US Masters, and the online bookmakers are totally divided over him. Stricker is as short as 22/1 at SportingBet, and as far out as 55/1 with Totesport at the moment, so if you average him somewhere in the middle around 35/1 then he does make very good value. Naturally take him at the longest price you can on him at the moment. This is one mightily competitive field for your 2011 US Masters Golf Outsider Betting Tips and the earlier you get your prices down, the better you are going to be served. There is plenty of great value around right at the moment.