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Ryder Cup Top European Betting: Harrington Looking For A Battle
Tuesday 16 September 2008 at 16:09
 Sergio Garcia is favourite to be the Top European points scorer with most bookmakers but his record in the singles shows a win record of only 25%.
Garcia will be well supported due to his brilliant record on the opening two days but it could be that his singles record will let down his supporters. He is a best priced 4/1 to be Top European Points Scorer with Boylesports.
Harrington Wants European Passion
Padraig Harringtons foursome/fourballs record is Played 13 Won 4 so the British Open Champion will be looking to improve things this week.
He has stated that the recent friendly rivalry between the two teams has not suited his game, preferring instead the intense rivalry of the defeat at Brookline in 1999. He was quoted earlier this week as saying:
At Brookline the atmosphere was electric, the most exciting Ive ever experienced. I would like to be back in that same situation again, for the good and the bad of it.
Harrington will obviously be hoping that the Ryder Cup turns into a battle. He can be backed to be Top European at 11/2 with Bet365.
Casey Great Value Odds To Be Top European
Paul Casey looks to have a good mix of experience of playing well in the Ryder Cup and of regularly playing in the USA, plus he looks like he will be used by Nick Faldo on the first two days.
10/1 with Skybet to be Top European looks an attractive price.
Top USA Market: Reliable Cink Looks The Value Call
Phil Mickelson and Jim Furyk head the betting to be the Top American (both available at 11/2 with Skybet).
However neither have an impressive record in the Ryder Cup and with so many “rookies” the emphasis will be placed even more on these two to perform.
In the circumstances it may play to focus on a more reliable matchplayer in Stewart Cink. Only four defeats in 12 matches in the Ryder Cup and runner up this year in the Accenture World Matchplay Cink has the steady game that is taylor made for this event.
He stands out at 10/1 with Stan James as an excellent value bet.
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