It's been a running joke on TGT (that's short for The Golf Tipster by the way) that Adam Scott can't win. Three shots clear, 18 to go, all you have to do is get that pesky ball into a hole that gets tinier as the prize gets nearer. And then the putter starts to wobble. You know the drill.
Well this week, he can't win. He's injured. Although today he said that "had it been the US Open he might have played".
So, let's take this slowly. An AUSTRALIAN player can't play in the AUSTRALIAN Open. But he would have played if it had been the $3m Wannamaker Trophy up for grabs, aka the US Open.
Fair to say the Australian golf forums are wishing him well on his return to wherever. See ya!
Anyhoo. On to business. This weeks Australian Open at Royal Sydney is packed with Australian stars but a bit light on worldwide drawcards. There's Darren Clarke of course and John Daly, but we're probably looking at a local picking up the trophy on Sunday.
I can't pick between the Aussies. Ogilvy looked solid last week but is no value at 7/1, Allenby continues to be Allenby and then there's a toss up between Green, Pampling, Senden et all, 15/1 on offer all round. That's a 36 hole bet for mine.
To start the Aussie season on TGT, we've got a HUGE betting opportunity in the shape of James Nitties. 5th last year in this event is a plus, but here's a guy who is coming home after shooting 23 under to be runner up in PGA Tour school. Now he might be a bit tired, but on the other hand, he might just be surfing a wave of something after getting his card. I'd make him a 40/1 shot at best but even the odious TAB have him at a mouthwatering 66/1, Betfair last night were going 140/1, with 10/1 to finish in the top ten. Ridiculous value and we're in with both boots.
Hope he's not knackered. It's good to be back...
