Crowne Invitational at Colonial Preview/Picks

PGA betting – Crowne Invitational at Colonial Preview/Predictions

If you’re betting on golf this week and don’t see Tiger Woods in the PGA field, don’t panic. The Crowne Invitational at Colonial features a solid field and is among the most storied tournaments in golf betting. Fun fact: only Augusta National has hosted a tournament for more consecutive years than this week’s stop, Colonial Country Club in Forth Worth, TX. Let’s break down some intriguing picks.

CONTENDERS

Zach Johnson

PGA odds: +2000

For anyone wanting to play it safe at the sportsbook this week, it can’t hurt to pick the hot hand. Johnson has two wins and another top-three this season and won his last start, the Texas Open. We all know Johnson is a popgun off the tee, but that’s just fine for him this week, as Colonial is a short, narrow course that favors ball strikers over big hitters. His consistent accuracy makes him a real contender this week.

Kenny Perry

PGA odds: +2000

It’s almost a coin flip between Perry and Johnson – at first glance. Perry, a two-time winner at Colonial, is long renowned for his great ball striking, so Colonial obviously plays to his strengths. Be careful, though; Perry hasn’t looked the same since choking at the Masters, following up that tourney with a 59^th and disappointing 22^nd at Sawgrass, which should’ve catered to his game. With rumors that he cheated in a tournament win also following him around, Perry may be distracted this week. He’s a high-risk, high-gain play.

SOLID PICKS

Paul Casey

PGA odds: +1600

Why would Casey, a man making his Colonial debut, have better PGA odds than the two vets listed above? The name of the game is accuracy this week and Casey cracks the top 25 in greens in regulation and putting average this golf betting season. He’s also been one of the most consistent golfers on tour, with five top-20s in six starts.

Jim Furyk

PGA odds: +1600

Watch out for Furyk this week – and by that I mean don’t bet on him. Furyk has three top-10s this season and finished second at Colonial in 2007, but he missed the cut there last year. He’s too unpredictable to endorse this week and he offers relatively bad value at +1600.

THE SLEEPER

Tim Clark

PGA odds: +3300

Here’s a nice value pick at your US friendly sportsbook. Clark isn’t flashy but he has the type of pinpoint control golfers need to win at Colonial. He ranks in the PGA’s top 10 in driving accuracy and proximity to hole and has four straight top-25s at this event. Considering his value, he’s the best pick this week.

Sports wagering pick: Tim Clark +3300