Garica Still Heads Open Championship Odds As Norman Storms Into Early Lead Friday 18 July 2008 at 11:22 Wet and Windy conditions at Royal Birkdale were not enough to put veteran Greg Norman off his game as he took a one stroke lead in the British Open. He was 500/1 before the tournament started but has since been backed in as low as 14/1 with Stan James. Bet365 and Coral offer 28/1 for a Norman victory.
Garcia Still Favourite Whilst Harrington Hangs In There
Sergio Garcia has retained favouritism in the British Open betting after a 72 yesterday, two shots fewer than Padraig Harrington who has been battling a wrist injury and warned he may not finish the event. Garcia is 8/1 with Ladbrokes and Coral to take the Open, whilst the injured Harrington is 40/1 with SkyBet. Garcia seems to be handling conditions well enough and looks a fair bet to have a very good few days.
Mediate Looks To Go One Better
Other players to have a good first day were Rocco Mediate, who lost out in a playoff against Tiger Woods in the US Open, Adam Scott, Peter Hanson and Fredrik Jacobson. Mediate is the first round co leader and is 25/1 with Coral and Totesport. Scott (16/1 Bet365), Hanson (100/1 Totesport) and Jacobson (33/1 Coral) were all on even par after the first day.
Fancied Pair Struggle
Two fancied players to struggle were Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els. Mickelson had his worst opening score at the Open as a professional and has now drifted out to 150/1 with Bet365 whilst Els can be backed at 200/1 with Coral who finished with an 80.
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Wet and Windy conditions at Royal Birkdale were not enough to put veteran Greg Norman off his game as he took a one stroke lead in the British Open. He was 500/1 before the tournament started but has since been backed in as low as 14/1 with 
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