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A new week, a new winner. What a final day last week. OHair melts like an ice cream on a hot summer day, and Tiger affirms his ALL TIME GREATEST status.

Back to Texas. How come there isn't a Texas swing? Because the golfers couldn't stand to be there two weeks in a row. The Houston Open, at a fairly new course, Redstone GC. A public course tricked up for tournament play, for the fourth or fifth year.

A little course history, enough to cap up some. A little recent history thrown in, and we have a possible pool. The early lookers are---

Appleby---Nah. Forget it. I don't know what I'm thinking. Averaging almost 72 shots a rouind? If Stu is going to come alive, this is the place.

Glover---This guy is still in his twentys. He seems like he's been playing for 20 years, at least to me he does. Lucas was a regular pick for myself a few years ago, and I actually had him for his only win at 80-1. 69.96 per round. Good enough to win once in awhile. I don't why he doesn't win more, or even contend more, I do like his game though. Makes birdies in bunches, and he can grind also.

Olgilvy---If he wins this, he will be winning at a pace better than Tiger's historical pace. Is that possible? Hell no. If he wins he will be 3 wins in 7 starts. I personally think Geoff is a better golfer than Els, Goosen, Scott, Furyk, and Garcia.

Crane---The best guy no one pays any attention to. He's won twice as many as Glover. I kind of like the guy. He agravates the other players, but heck, I don't care about that. When Ben is on--he's on, like Donkey Kong. And he's starting to click on.

My pick this week is--
Glover 67.00----sia---nostalgia pick? No. I think he can win it. I know for a fact he's not a 66-1er. It's not free money, but it's a definate overlay.

The 10 foot pole crew are Haas, 2 weeks in a row for this youngin', BVP, and Armour3. Fading these guys.

My one and only book doesn't have 72 hole match-ups anymore. I feel like cashing out, but then I wouldn't have anywhere to bet. The lack of Neteller has just killed my action. I need to get up at some other outs, but the deposit hassle is so discourging. GLAA.
 

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Outrights:

J.J. Henry(150/1) e.w.
- - (1) http://www.asapsports.com/show_player.php?id=12213 ; (2) Texas connection through his college days at TCU; (3) His birthday is April 2, same as me . . . Too big, me thinks.

Chad Campbell(50/1) e.w.
- - He was generous enough to deliver for me in his first two wins at the Tour Championship and Arnie's . . . Looks to have an obvious claim, or not.

Looking like Quiros and Howell will line up behind those two, it does.

GL
 

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two 72 hole plays at pinnacle ... s stricker -155 vs v singh, c hoffman -125 vs v singh ... gotta ride this out ...gl
 

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Watching last Sunday's finish really hurt...never thought O'Hair would Win but just kept begging for every shot.....Bogeying 3 of the last 4 on Saturday wasn't something good to sleep on....So I'll go again...

C CAMPBELL wins SHELL HOUSTONpick @+40.00
S GARCIA wins SHELL HOUSTON pick @+20.00
S STRICKER wins SHELL HOUSTONpick @+20.00

B CURTIS OV/R BEEM pick @-1.15
S VERPLANK OV/J BYRD pick @-1.30
L DONALD OV/J ROSE pick @-1.40

GLTA
 
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A new week, a new winner. What a final day last week. OHair melts like an ice cream on a hot summer day, and Tiger affirms his ALL TIME GREATEST status.

Back to Texas. How come there isn't a Texas swing? Because the golfers couldn't stand to be there two weeks in a row. The Houston Open, at a fairly new course, Redstone GC. A public course tricked up for tournament play, for the fourth or fifth year.

A little course history, enough to cap up some. A little recent history thrown in, and we have a possible pool. The early lookers are---

Appleby---Nah. Forget it. I don't know what I'm thinking. Averaging almost 72 shots a rouind? If Stu is going to come alive, this is the place.

Glover---This guy is still in his twentys. He seems like he's been playing for 20 years, at least to me he does. Lucas was a regular pick for myself a few years ago, and I actually had him for his only win at 80-1. 69.96 per round. Good enough to win once in awhile. I don't why he doesn't win more, or even contend more, I do like his game though. Makes birdies in bunches, and he can grind also.

Olgilvy---If he wins this, he will be winning at a pace better than Tiger's historical pace. Is that possible? Hell no. If he wins he will be 3 wins in 7 starts. I personally think Geoff is a better golfer than Els, Goosen, Scott, Furyk, and Garcia.

Crane---The best guy no one pays any attention to. He's won twice as many as Glover. I kind of like the guy. He agravates the other players, but heck, I don't care about that. When Ben is on--he's on, like Donkey Kong. And he's starting to click on.

My pick this week is--
Glover 67.00----sia---nostalgia pick? No. I think he can win it. I know for a fact he's not a 66-1er. It's not free money, but it's a definate overlay.

The 10 foot pole crew are Haas, 2 weeks in a row for this youngin', BVP, and Armour3. Fading these guys.

My one and only book doesn't have 72 hole match-ups anymore. I feel like cashing out, but then I wouldn't have anywhere to bet. The lack of Neteller has just killed my action. I need to get up at some other outs, but the deposit hassle is so discourging. GLAA.

Tommy have your ever looked @ 5dimes?
If I could only have one book for golf--would be 5D hands down.
 

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Need to get back on track, haven't had a wiinning week in about a month it seems:

72 holes:

Curtis ov Beem -110W -- Beem has only made the cut once in 9 tries
Casey -120 ov Karlsson
Henry +105 ov Gay -- for whatever reason it seems these two are always matched up, and I am usually on the wrong side, hopefully this week will be different.

Rd 1 plays
Toms -120 ov Bads Push
Harrington -130 ov Hoffman L
Lenoard +130 ov Phil W

one more 1st round play
Els -115 ov Kim L

And dediced to back the Texan to win

Campbell 32-1 (bought shares at $3 at wsex)

Adding Paul Casey to win at 7-1 (wsex)
 
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This is a copy and paste from Rob Bolton at Rotoworld....if this is a copyright problem, please delete this with my apologies....

TEE TIME ALERT!!! The late-early draw will likely benefit from the conditions this week. Therefore, I've added the draw for all golfers in my projections.

NOTE: The Houston area was socked with several inches of rain last weekend and into the early part of the week, leaving Redstone soaked. It will play long and soft, perhaps into the weekend.

SKY: reports vary on Thursday ? mostly sunny to a chance of storms ? otherwise, clear then partly cloudy conditions prevail through Sunday, with more intermittent showers possible on the weekend
WIND: gusty winds (30 mph) will bleed into midday Thursday, which would give an advantage to the late-early draw; moderate breezes will take hold on Friday, then get a little boost on the weekend as more energy enters the region
HIGH: seasonable warmth ? mid-to-high 70s through Friday, should top 80 after the cut
 

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OK...I'm ready. Phil and Geoff's odds are just too low for me. (caveat)

Steve Stricker 20-1 win, 10-1 place, 5-1 show

Rory McIlroy 25-1 win, 12 1/2 place, 6-1 show

Charley Hoffman 40-1 win, 20-1 place, 10-1 show

Chad Campbell 50-1 win, 25-1 place, 12 1/2 show

Alvaro Quiros 80-1 win, 40-1 place 20-1 show

Good luck to everyone....I want some gravy for the greatest 4 days of the year next week!!
 

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This is a copy and paste from Rob Bolton at Rotoworld....if this is a copyright problem, please delete this with my apologies....

TEE TIME ALERT!!! The late-early draw will likely benefit from the conditions this week. Therefore, I've added the draw for all golfers in my projections.

NOTE: The Houston area was socked with several inches of rain last weekend and into the early part of the week, leaving Redstone soaked. It will play long and soft, perhaps into the weekend.

SKY: reports vary on Thursday ? mostly sunny to a chance of storms ? otherwise, clear then partly cloudy conditions prevail through Sunday, with more intermittent showers possible on the weekend
WIND: gusty winds (30 mph) will bleed into midday Thursday, which would give an advantage to the late-early draw; moderate breezes will take hold on Friday, then get a little boost on the weekend as more energy enters the region
HIGH: seasonable warmth ? mid-to-high 70s through Friday, should top 80 after the cut

WEather forecast looks for lite wind in the morning now..
 

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Thanks for the 5D comments DTB and Tulips. I already have an acct. there, the funding is a bitch though.

72 holes---
Appleby over Choi +100----- I hate going against Choi, anytime, but this one week, I have to do it. This is Appleby's joint. The vibes are good here, and the stars are all aligned for the Aussie. Meaning of course, he plays this course well and he's due.

Olgilvy over Mickelson +120--- Rule number 8---If anyone is willing to give you plus money on Olgilvy, take it. Who's younger? Who has the modern golf physique? Who has won more tournaments this year? Who's going to be around 10 years from now? Who needs the money more? Who is more liked by the fans? Who has a cuter wife? I rest my case.

R1 Toms over Badds and Gay +150 Ties win half plus the whole stake.
R1 Crane over Karlsson and Marino +150

My turn to win this week. GL.
 

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R1 Toms over Badds and Gay +150 Ties win half plus the whole stake.R1 Crane over Karlsson and Marino +150

A very generous book I would suggest. The usual rule would be to pay out half the face value of the ticket (i.e. half the win and half the stake).

A 3-way tie would be a disaster for your poor old bookie Tommy!! He pays everybody!!!
 

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two 72 hole plays at pinnacle ... s stricker -155 vs v singh, c hoffman -125 vs v singh ... gotta ride this out ...gl

That stricker line is up to -190 at dimes ..:rolleyes:

Way too high, there is no value there.

G luck man..i am on the hoffman one :SIB
 

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Phar---You're right. My book, Sportsinteraction, has a very unique tie rule. It's the horses dead heat rule. 2-way tie wins half plus the whole stake, and a 3-way tie wins one third plus the whole stake. I believe it is only bookie where this is true.

Twice I have won on a 3-way tie, over a four year period. It's a neat little perk from a book not known to be player friendly. 2-way ties are super common. I would say it happens at least once every week. I hit a parlay once made of 3---3ball bets where all 3 had a 2-way tie. It was nuts.

When I had 5 outs going a few years ago, I used to shop the 3-balls for price. Amazing how different they would be. SIA might be +160, Golfinggods at +175, and Olympic at +190, all on the same guy. No matter, SIA's tie rule trumped everybody.

I went to 5dimes chat and begged them to let me just send them a check. They said no. Have to deposit in a way I can't even figure out. I'm just waiting for a new Neteller to spring up. Somebody is going to do it sooner or later.
 
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