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Mickelson Heads World Class Field In Scottish Open Betting Odds
Tuesday 08 July 2008 at 22:23
 The Barclays Scottish Open has attracted a stellar field with three of the world’s top six due to tee off on the banks of Loch Lomond. Armchair golf fans are in for a real treat with all four days covered by the BBC.
Mickelson After Sponsor’s Cash
World number two Phil Mickelson is just one of the big names in action and as he is also sponsored by tournament hosts, Barclays he will be keen to win even more of their cash! He will be looking to go one better than last year when beaten in a play off in this event by Gregory Havret and Mickelson is a best priced 9/1 with SkyBet. He will have plenty of supporters, especially if the wind stays away, and the wide open fairways look sure to suit him again.
Scott Looking To Find Consistency
Adam Scott is ranked number three in the world but is often criticised for his lack of consistency and will be looking for a good show here in Scotland and a positive performance in the year’s third Major, the British Open, next week at Royal Birkdale. Scott can be backed at 15/1 for this event with Stan James and with a decent finish on the course (12th place in 2005) he must have every chance.
Home Fans Cheering For Westwood
The main UK hope this week must be the in-form Lee Westwood. After a great performance at Torrey Pines in the US Open the man from Worksop will want to show his fans in this country that he can continue showing world class form. Westwood fans should take the 14/1 available with Paddy Power.
Course Form And Return Of Caddy Point To Els Victory
However, the player that stands out on course form this week is Ernie Els. A winner at Loch Lomond in 2000 and 2003, as well four other top ten finishes, (including 3rd last year) Els is even more attractive from a betting point of view due to the fact that he is reunited this week with long time caddy Ricci Roberts. After a split of eighteen months the duo who had a huge amount of worldwide success are back together and this could be just the kick-start that Els needs to his season. Punters should take the hint and take the 11/1 available with Bet365.
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