2008 RBC Canadian Open Picks & Odds
July 22, 2008
This weekend golfers competing will be trying to win the 2008 RBC Canadian Open, unlike the British and the US, the Canadian Open is not considered nearly as important. In fact the most exciting thing about this weekend could be the fact that it has been nearly 54 years since a Canadian has won this event. Mike Weir had canadians going crazy in 2004 as he nearly become the first Canadian to win since Pat Fletcher did so in 1954. Weir will again try and be the first Canadian to win this weekend, but standing in his way in Jim Furyk, who has won 2 straight, but neither of the wins came at Glen Abbey Golf Course where they will be doing battle this weekend. To help you get ready for the upcoming event this weekend, Jason Lowry is going to take a close look at the favorites this weekend.
Jim Furyk +800
Its easy to see why Furyk is the overall favorite this weekend, as he has taken care of business the last 2 seasons in the Canadian Open. Furyk is coming in playing some of his best golf of the year including a solid tie for 5th in last weeks British open. Furyk is a safe bet to perform well this weekend.
Anthony Kim +1000
This year Kim is making a quiet run at a very successful season, as he has already put together 2 wins this season at the Wachovia Championship and a few weeks back at the AT&T Classic. Last week Kim put together a solid performance finished tied for 7th at the British Open, and we wouldn’t be surprised to see this guy near the top on Sunday.
Mike Weir +1500
Canada’s real hope this weekend lies in the swing of Weir, who had Canadians on their toes back in 2004. Weir has really struggled this season, but does have a 2nd place finish at the Memorial Tournament. One thing in Weir’s favor this weekend is that Glen Abbey Golf Course is the same site of the 2004 tournament.
Stephen Ames +1500
Ames really hasn’t played that well this season, but he has turned it on in his last 5 tournaments, including a tie for 7th at the British last week. While Ames has a definite shot to win this weekend, we wouldn’t put our money on this guy to win this weekend.
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Alex Cejka +6000
Anthony Kim +1000
Ben Curtis +4000
Bill Haas +6000
Billy Mayfair +6000
Bo Van Pelt +4000
Bob Tway +8000
Brian Gay +6000
Briny Baird +5000
Bubba Watson +3000
Camilo Villegas +2500
Carl Pettersson +4000
Charlie Wi +10000
Chris DiMarco +8000
Cliff Kresge +6000
Corey Pavin +8000
Dean Wilson +3000
Dudley Hart +5000
Fred Couples +5000
Gavin Coles +10000
Jason Day +10000
Jason Gore +10000
Jeff Quinney +8000
Jerry Kelly +6000
Jim Furyk +800
John Senden +6000
Ken Duke +3000
Kevin Streelman +10000
Kevin Sutherland +4000
Mark Calcavecchia +10000
Matt Kuchar +10000
Michael Letzig +10000
Mike Weir +1500
Nathan Green +8000
Nick Watney +8000
Pat Perez +4000
Patrick Sheehan +6000
Retief Goosen +2000
Richard S Johnson +6000
Ryuji Imada +4000
Scott Verplank +3000
Sean OHair +5000
Stephen Ames +1500
Steve Elkington +8000
Steve Flesch +5000
Steve Marino +8000
Todd Hamilton +10000
Tom Pernice Jr +5000
Troy Matteson +8000
zx Field (Any Other Golfer) +300