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Golf: AT&T Classic Betting from Georgia, May 15th to 18th

GOLF – AT & T CLASSIC BETTING – GEORGIA – MAY 15th

The TPC Sugarloaf is consistently ranked among the top golf destinations, though its lack of renovation and the progress of other courses have pushed it back a bit in terms of difficulty rankings.

Opened in 1997, TPC Sugarloaf was designed by none other than Greg Norman. Built around native features, Norman readily admits the inspiration for his creation derives from the historic Augusta National, located about two hours southeast of Sugarloaf.

Defending champion Zach Johnson returns with hopes of maintaining his good record in Georgia. Total prize money is $5.5 million, with the winner taking home $990,000.

Due to the strong fields at the Wachovia and Players Championship, with many players resting, just two players ranked in the top 25 will be in the field, led by 15th-ranked Stewart Cink and No. 22 Johnson, who has won all his three PGA Tour titles in the “Peach State”.

Course designer Greg Norman, playing this year on a one-time exemption for his status as a top-50 career money leader, is returning to the AT&T Classic for the first time since he missed the cut in 2004.

Twice U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen should be a formidable figure this week, boasting three top-10s from six starts at the AT&T Classic, including his victory in 2002. Like Zach Johnson, Goosen seems to thrive in Georgia, having also done well at the Masters (twice runner-up) and at The Tour Championship presented by Coca Cola, which he won in 2004 at Atlanta’s East Lake Golf Club.

Stewart Cink has a home near TPC Sugarloaf. His 144 career birdies at the course ranks first in tournament history since the AT&T Classic moved to its current home. Cink has averaged 3.78 birdies for each of his 38 rounds.

Troy Matteson, originally from Florida, now lives in Alpharetta, Georgia, and he’s looking forward to playing near his living quarters. Matteson made early waves at The Players Championship before fading, but is encouraged by two equipment changes, switching to a heavy putter and shortening his driver from 45″ to 44¼” for more control.

2007 Result

1 Zach Johnson -15 (273)
2 Ryuji Imada -15 (273)
T3 Camilo Villegas -12 (276)
T3 Matt Kuchar -12 (276)
T3 Troy Matteson -12 (276)
T6 Chris Tidland -11 (277)
T6 Steve Marino -11 (277)
T6 Bob Estes -11 (277)
T9 Olin Browne -10 (278)
T9 Robert Gamez -10 (278)
T9 Henrik Stenson -10 (278)
T9 Briny Baird -10 (278)
T9 Jonathan Byrd -10 (278)

BETTING

Outright

11/1 Stuart Cink (Paddy Power), 16/1 Retief Goosen, 18/1 Zach Johnson (both Stan James), 25/1 Ben Crane (Ladbrokes), 33/1 Briny Baird (Stan James), Camilo Villegas (William Hill), David Toms (Paddy Power), 35/1 Ryuji Imada (vcbet), 40/1 Jonathan Byrd (Ladbrokes), Kenny Perry (888sport), Steve Flesch (Paddy Power), 50/1 Heath Slocum (skybet), Steve Elkington (totesport), Lucas Glover (Stan James), 55/1 Brian Gay (Paddy Power), 60/1 Dean Wilson (888sport), Nicholas Thompson (vcbet), 66/1 BAR.

Each-way terms are generally ¼ the odds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, but 6th place may also be available with a few of the online layers.

Place Betting

Top 10

Evs Stuart Cink (Paddy Power), 6/4 Retief Goosen, 15/8 Zach Johnson (both Stan James), 11/5 Ben Crane (bet365), 11/4 Camilo Villegas, (Stan James) David Toms (Paddy Power) 3/1 Kenny Perry (Paddy Power), 10/3 Briny Baird (Stan James), Ryuji Imada (Paddy Power), Jonathan Byrd (Stan James), 4/1 Steve Flesch, Heath Slocum (both Stan James), 9/2 Steve Elkington (bet365), Dean Wilson (both bet 365), 5/1 BAR.

Top 5

9/4 Stuart Cink, 3/1 Retief Goosen, 7/2 Zach Johnson (all skybet), 9/2 Ben Crane (totesport), 6/1 Camilo Villegas, (skybet) 13/2 Kenny Perry (Paddy Power), Briny Baird (skybet), David Toms (Paddy Power), Jonathan Byrd (Stan James), 8/1 Ryuji Imada (Paddy Power), 9/1 Steve Flesch (totesport), 10/1 Heath Slocum (skybet), Dean Wilson (Paddy Power), 12/1 BAR.

Miss the Cut

6/4 Brian Davis, 7/4 Steve Elkington, J.J. Henry, Nick O’Hern, 2/1 Steve Flesch, 11/4 Ben Crane (all bet365).

Playoff

2/7 No, 5/2 Yes (William Hill)

72-hole Match Bets

A variety of different 72-hole match bets are available with the leading online layers, including William Hill, 888sport, Blue Square and bet365. Different bookmakers have prices on different match-ups, so it is advisable to check individual sites for details.

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