The 3 Irish Open
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No pga plays for me this week, lets get these euros. I heard the mcginley line is even at betus still
Round 1 plays (1pt):
Jose Maria Olazabal to beat Darren Clarke +110 @ Stan James [tie loses] [also available @ SkyBet]
Jose Maria Olazabal to beat Gregory Bourdy -105 @ FiveDimes
Jose Maria Olazabal to beat Stephen Dodd -120 @ Bet365
Backing Olazabal to have a good week. When finishing 6th at the Verizon Heritage last time out, he admitted that he was now feeling as healthier than he has been for a long time and it showed in his performance that week. He does have a good record, but more importantly is a very good wind player. He should beat Clarke, who has missed his last three cuts (by seven shots last week), Bourdy, who has never shot 70 or better in ten previous rounds in Ireland, and Dodd who tends in struggle in the wind.
Soren Kjeldsen to beat Louis Oosthuizen -120 @ Paddy Power
Backing another good wind player and one who won on this Tour less than two months ago. No such form for Oosthuizen who has played just twice over that period, finishing 64th in one event and missing the cut in the other.
Lee Westwood to beat Miguel Angel Jimenez -149 @ Unibet
With a good record in this event and with Billy Foster now on his bag, this should be a good week for Westwood. Can't see Jimenez being around at the weekend if the conditions remain windy.
Jose Maria Olazabal to beat Darren Clarke +110 @ Stan James [tie loses] [also available @ SkyBet]
Jose Maria Olazabal to beat Gregory Bourdy -105 @ FiveDimes
Jose Maria Olazabal to beat Stephen Dodd -120 @ Bet365
Backing Olazabal to have a good week. When finishing 6th at the Verizon Heritage last time out, he admitted that he was now feeling as healthier than he has been for a long time and it showed in his performance that week. He does have a good record, but more importantly is a very good wind player. He should beat Clarke, who has missed his last three cuts (by seven shots last week), Bourdy, who has never shot 70 or better in ten previous rounds in Ireland, and Dodd who tends in struggle in the wind.
Soren Kjeldsen to beat Louis Oosthuizen -120 @ Paddy Power
Backing another good wind player and one who won on this Tour less than two months ago. No such form for Oosthuizen who has played just twice over that period, finishing 64th in one event and missing the cut in the other.
Lee Westwood to beat Miguel Angel Jimenez -149 @ Unibet
With a good record in this event and with Billy Foster now on his bag, this should be a good week for Westwood. Can't see Jimenez being around at the weekend if the conditions remain windy.
The 3 Irish Open for May 14th to May 17th.
The 3 Irish Open for May 14th to May 17th.
Outrights to Win the Whole Tournament (Thursday - Sunday) :
1 1/3 Unit : Rory McIlroy to Win @ 15 : 1. tied for 26th, behind the leader by 8 after round two.
2/3 Unit : Carl Schwartzel to Win @ 40 : 1. tied for 44th, behind the leader by 10 after round two.
2/3 Unit : Thomas Bjorn to Win @ 30 : 1. tied for 36th, behind the leader by 9 after round two.
1/3 Unit : Paul McGinley to Win @ 50 : 1. tied for 44th, behind the leader by 10 after round two.
1/3 Unit : Soren Hansen to Win @ 40 : 1. tied for 44th, behind the leader by 10 after round two.
Hope I didn't make a mistake leaving Francesco Molinari off the list after he was my only outright last week but just thought his odds were a bit short and wanted at least 30:1 on him.
Also a bit worried about Lee Westwood but his odds seemed a bit short too. We'll see.
The 3 Irish Open for May 14th to May 17th.
Outrights to Win the Whole Tournament (Thursday - Sunday) :
1 1/3 Unit : Rory McIlroy to Win @ 15 : 1. tied for 26th, behind the leader by 8 after round two.
2/3 Unit : Carl Schwartzel to Win @ 40 : 1. tied for 44th, behind the leader by 10 after round two.
2/3 Unit : Thomas Bjorn to Win @ 30 : 1. tied for 36th, behind the leader by 9 after round two.
1/3 Unit : Paul McGinley to Win @ 50 : 1. tied for 44th, behind the leader by 10 after round two.
1/3 Unit : Soren Hansen to Win @ 40 : 1. tied for 44th, behind the leader by 10 after round two.
Hope I didn't make a mistake leaving Francesco Molinari off the list after he was my only outright last week but just thought his odds were a bit short and wanted at least 30:1 on him.
Also a bit worried about Lee Westwood but his odds seemed a bit short too. We'll see.
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The 3 Irish Open for May 14th to May 17th.
The 3 Irish Open for May 14th to May 17th.
Whole Tournament Matchups for 72 holes for Thursday to Sunday :
Three Units :
Paul McGinley over Darren Clarke @ - 115. Lost by 10.
Francesco Molinari over Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano @ - 115. Up by 11 after Round Two. Castano cut. Molinari DQ so I manage to lose this one.
Two Units :
Rory McIlroy over Padraig Harrington @ + 110. Won (by 4) on cut. Harrington cut.
Charl Schwartzel over Louis Oosthuizen @ - 130. Lost by 2.
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The 3 Irish Open for May 14th to May 17th.
Whole Tournament Matchups for 72 holes for Thursday to Sunday :
Three Units :
Paul McGinley over Darren Clarke @ - 115. Lost by 10.
Francesco Molinari over Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano @ - 115. Up by 11 after Round Two. Castano cut. Molinari DQ so I manage to lose this one.
Two Units :
Rory McIlroy over Padraig Harrington @ + 110. Won (by 4) on cut. Harrington cut.
Charl Schwartzel over Louis Oosthuizen @ - 130. Lost by 2.
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Outrights:
Thomas Bjorn(33/1) e.w.
John Daly(66/1) e.w.
Paul McGinley(50/1) e.w.
Richie Ramsay(250/1) e.w.
Peter Lawrie(50/1) e.w.
Thomas Aiken(50/1) e.w.
Steve Webster(80/1) e.w.
Peter O'Malley(100/1) e.w.
Jarmo Sandelin(200/1) e.w.
Matchups:
McGinley(-120) over Wilson (Tournament)
GL
Thomas Bjorn(33/1) e.w.
John Daly(66/1) e.w.
Paul McGinley(50/1) e.w.
Richie Ramsay(250/1) e.w.
Peter Lawrie(50/1) e.w.
Thomas Aiken(50/1) e.w.
Steve Webster(80/1) e.w.
Peter O'Malley(100/1) e.w.
Jarmo Sandelin(200/1) e.w.
Matchups:
McGinley(-120) over Wilson (Tournament)
GL
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Molinari
Molinari
FIGURES. I've been on Francesco virtually every week I play Europe but I let the odds sway me hoping for more.
Of course he posts a minus 9 for the first round to take the lead. Long way to go though.
Molinari
FIGURES. I've been on Francesco virtually every week I play Europe but I let the odds sway me hoping for more.
Of course he posts a minus 9 for the first round to take the lead. Long way to go though.
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Round 2 plays (1pt):
Thomas Bjorn to beat Michael Hoey -164 @ Unibet
Thongchai Jaidee to beat Gareth Maybin -137 @ Unibet [also available @ Stan James]
Robert-Jan Derksen to beat Stephen Dodd +100 @ Boyle Sports [tie loses]
James Kingston to beat Michael Hoey -130 @ FiveDimes
Jamie Donaldson to beat Roope Kakko -130 @ FiveDimes
Thomas Bjorn to beat Michael Hoey -164 @ Unibet
Thongchai Jaidee to beat Gareth Maybin -137 @ Unibet [also available @ Stan James]
Robert-Jan Derksen to beat Stephen Dodd +100 @ Boyle Sports [tie loses]
James Kingston to beat Michael Hoey -130 @ FiveDimes
Jamie Donaldson to beat Roope Kakko -130 @ FiveDimes
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Q. Tell me how good that is.
OLIVER WILSON: Yeah, I'm delighted with it. I was a bit frustrated walking off the course, obviously I was 5-under through six or seven holes, so trying to pick one up from there on in was a little frustrating.
But at the same time, I played pretty solid. Missed a few greens, but didn't leave myself with a lot to do. I had one par save from 12 feet and that was it. It was pretty solid all the way around.
And yeah, you know, two days ago, I was thinking, here we go again, I've got to pull out of another one. So delighted, really. Once I get over that last hole, I'll be quite happy with it.
Q. And how close were you to pulling out?
OLIVER WILSON: Well, I came for a practice round Tuesday, and went to the range and hit a couple of wedges. Well, I hit some wedges and worked my way up and as soon as I got 6-iron, I knew I couldn't really play. And I could have forced it out there but it wouldn't have been wise, so didn't bother playing, just worked on my short game. Had some physio and the guys did a good job.
Wednesday played the Pro-Am and it was fine, so it was simple as that. It happened a week ago in the neck. Normally only lasts three days, but it's been a week so I was getting a bit worried about it. It's still there, it's not 100 per cent, but it's not affecting my golf or anything like that, so that's all that matters really.
Q. It's a neck problem that's flared up time and time again?
OLIVER WILSON: I keep being told it's the way I sleep but it's hard to change your sleeping pattern, so that's something I need to work on. I believe Padraig had the same issue. So I'll have a word with him this week and see what he had to do. That's it, really. I've just got to learn to sleep properly but I'm quite active. I like to roll around and get in funky positions and doesn't do my neck too good. I guess that's what happens I suppose when you have different beds and different pillows each week.
Q. I read about this chest problem that you've got, it sounds very troublesome, but hopefully isn't too bad.
OLIVER WILSON: It's just annoying. I've had it since October and I just thought it was tight in the chest from hitting balls and travelling, that kind of thing. So done lots of work with that, and trying to rectify that, lots of massage, trying to loosen it up and none of that's really been much good.
So when it came back on in America quite strongly, I thought, you know, I was getting close to the middle of the season and you know, when you have weeks off, you thought, yeah, I'll be all right. And you start getting closer and I think last week really hit me when I had to pull out of THE PLAYERS.
I was looking forward to that event: It was a good course; I thought everything was good; I had good omens going into the week, and then I had to pull out and I was really annoyed about that.
Obviously went straight home and got a scan, and now we know what it is and can treat it and keep on top of it. But I suppose I should have done it a lot earlier but I tend to be a bit lazy in stuff like that, so lesson learned.
Q. As a young guy on top of his game and really making great strides in this game, is it all the more annoying that you have more than just niggles, all of these problems?
OLIVER WILSON: Yeah, I know, I guess golf putts a lot of strain on your body, especially as much as we play. This is my fifth, sixth year as a pro, and you play a lot of golf, and things do happen.
So you've got to get in good physical shape to be able to keep your body in good shape really so you don't get these injuries, and that's something I'm working on very hard. I've worked on it hard since I've been a pro, but it's a bit stop-and-start, and this year is the first time I've really been full-on, and I want to do -- I'm fully hooked on the fitness stuff at the moment. And I've got some really good information, and so with a little bit of luck, I'll get these two things under control and I'll be fine.
Hopefully I'll not have any injuries and be able to keep on top of it. But it's just one of those sports where you're going to get injuries, you're putting a lot of force through your body and that's what happens.
OLIVER WILSON: Yeah, I'm delighted with it. I was a bit frustrated walking off the course, obviously I was 5-under through six or seven holes, so trying to pick one up from there on in was a little frustrating.
But at the same time, I played pretty solid. Missed a few greens, but didn't leave myself with a lot to do. I had one par save from 12 feet and that was it. It was pretty solid all the way around.
And yeah, you know, two days ago, I was thinking, here we go again, I've got to pull out of another one. So delighted, really. Once I get over that last hole, I'll be quite happy with it.
Q. And how close were you to pulling out?
OLIVER WILSON: Well, I came for a practice round Tuesday, and went to the range and hit a couple of wedges. Well, I hit some wedges and worked my way up and as soon as I got 6-iron, I knew I couldn't really play. And I could have forced it out there but it wouldn't have been wise, so didn't bother playing, just worked on my short game. Had some physio and the guys did a good job.
Wednesday played the Pro-Am and it was fine, so it was simple as that. It happened a week ago in the neck. Normally only lasts three days, but it's been a week so I was getting a bit worried about it. It's still there, it's not 100 per cent, but it's not affecting my golf or anything like that, so that's all that matters really.
Q. It's a neck problem that's flared up time and time again?
OLIVER WILSON: I keep being told it's the way I sleep but it's hard to change your sleeping pattern, so that's something I need to work on. I believe Padraig had the same issue. So I'll have a word with him this week and see what he had to do. That's it, really. I've just got to learn to sleep properly but I'm quite active. I like to roll around and get in funky positions and doesn't do my neck too good. I guess that's what happens I suppose when you have different beds and different pillows each week.
Q. I read about this chest problem that you've got, it sounds very troublesome, but hopefully isn't too bad.
OLIVER WILSON: It's just annoying. I've had it since October and I just thought it was tight in the chest from hitting balls and travelling, that kind of thing. So done lots of work with that, and trying to rectify that, lots of massage, trying to loosen it up and none of that's really been much good.
So when it came back on in America quite strongly, I thought, you know, I was getting close to the middle of the season and you know, when you have weeks off, you thought, yeah, I'll be all right. And you start getting closer and I think last week really hit me when I had to pull out of THE PLAYERS.
I was looking forward to that event: It was a good course; I thought everything was good; I had good omens going into the week, and then I had to pull out and I was really annoyed about that.
Obviously went straight home and got a scan, and now we know what it is and can treat it and keep on top of it. But I suppose I should have done it a lot earlier but I tend to be a bit lazy in stuff like that, so lesson learned.
Q. As a young guy on top of his game and really making great strides in this game, is it all the more annoying that you have more than just niggles, all of these problems?
OLIVER WILSON: Yeah, I know, I guess golf putts a lot of strain on your body, especially as much as we play. This is my fifth, sixth year as a pro, and you play a lot of golf, and things do happen.
So you've got to get in good physical shape to be able to keep your body in good shape really so you don't get these injuries, and that's something I'm working on very hard. I've worked on it hard since I've been a pro, but it's a bit stop-and-start, and this year is the first time I've really been full-on, and I want to do -- I'm fully hooked on the fitness stuff at the moment. And I've got some really good information, and so with a little bit of luck, I'll get these two things under control and I'll be fine.
Hopefully I'll not have any injuries and be able to keep on top of it. But it's just one of those sports where you're going to get injuries, you're putting a lot of force through your body and that's what happens.
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This is the second time in a row where 5 dimes has graded a play wrong, in their favor (in as many weeks).. Guys make sure if you bet this play that they counted it as a win
Round 3 plays (1pt):
Nick Dougherty to beat Robert Rock +110 @ SkyBet [tie loses] [also available @ FiveDimes and Stan James]
Soren Kjeldsen to beat Thomas Levet -120 @ Paddy Power [also available @ SkyBet and Stan James]
Robert-Jan Derksen to beat David Horsey +100 @ FiveDimes
Sam Little to beat Emanuele Canonica -135 @ FiveDimes
Anders Hansen to beat Rafael Cabrera Bello -116 @ Unibet
Nick Dougherty to beat Robert Rock +110 @ SkyBet [tie loses] [also available @ FiveDimes and Stan James]
Soren Kjeldsen to beat Thomas Levet -120 @ Paddy Power [also available @ SkyBet and Stan James]
Robert-Jan Derksen to beat David Horsey +100 @ FiveDimes
Sam Little to beat Emanuele Canonica -135 @ FiveDimes
Anders Hansen to beat Rafael Cabrera Bello -116 @ Unibet
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Italian Francesco Molinari has been disqualified from the Irish Open.
Molinari, who led overnight thanks to a course record 63, signed for the wrong score on two holes of his second round.
He double-bogeyed the 13th but after his round of 73 he did not see that the six had been put down for his score at the 12th instead.
His disqualification follows that of Belfast's Michael Hoey who was discovered to have had too many clubs in his bag.
Hoey, winner of the Portuguese Open in April, was on two under after 10 holes of his second round, when it was found that he had 15 clubs, one too many.
Hoey said of his own error: "I realised I had my rescue club in as well as my two iron and I always leave one of them out.
"It is an elementary mistake and a costly one as I was playing well today and looking forward to finishing."
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