PGA Betting – Quail Hollow Championship Preview & Pick
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This should be fun. With 21 of the world’s top 33 golfers participating in the Quail Hollow Championship this week, we’ll see our best field since the Masters.
Date: Thursday April 29 – Sunday May 02
Event: Quail Hollow Championship
Course: Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, North Carolina
Purse: Purse: $6,500,000
Defending Champ: Sean O’Hair
FedEX Cup Points Up For Grabs: 500
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Among that group are Mr. Woods himself and the latest green jacket recipient, Phil Mickelson.
Quail Hollow rewards players who take advantage of birdie holes, so we should keep that in mind as we examine top picks.
THE TIGER CATEGORY
Tiger Woods
Quail Hollow odds: +315
As much as everyone talks about Tiger’s “rust,” the guy finished fourth at the Masters. He won at Quail Hollow three years ago and his game – in which he constantly capitalizes on par-fives – suits the course extremely well. He’s a legit play this week.
THE PHIL CATEGORY
Phil Mickelson
Quail Hollow odds: +1015
I’ve been tough on Lefty all year so it’s only fair that I give him respect after he wins the Masters. He truly is in his own tier this week. He’s cracked the top 12 five times in six starts at Quail Hollow and leads the Tour in birdies or better on par-fives. Like Tiger, Phil is actually an educated pick this week.
THE CONTENDERS
Jim Furyk
Quail Hollow odds: +1850
His 2010 track record tells us that age hasn’t caught up to him yet. Furyk won at the Heritage and ranks sixth in proximity to hole, so he could make up for a lack of length by setting up short puts. A decent pick.
Lee Westwood
Quail Hollow odds: +1850
It’s tough seeing him a bridesmaid all the time but few golfers have played more consistently well than Westwood this year. He has five top-10s in eight starts worldwide this season so he has to be considered. 
SOLID PICKS
Anthony Kim
Quail Hollow odds: +2050
Very tempting pick. Kim may have more going for him than anyone in the field this week. He won in 2008, he leads the Tour in scoring average and he’s second in birdies or better on par fours. The only knock is that he never seems to win when I pick him, for what that’s worth.
Camilo Villegas
Quail Hollow odds: +3250
He offers outstanding sportsbook value this week considering that he’s fourth on Tour in scoring average. He’s also fresh off a fifth-place finish at the Heritage so he seems to be peaking again at the right time.
THE SLEEPER
Nick Watney
Quail Hollow odds: +3250
Watney doesn’t offer traditional sleeper value but he’s still a long shot against such a powerhouse field. He has four top-25 finishes in five tries at Quail Hollow and ranks seventh on Tour in birdie average, so he does have the right makeup to surprise here.
THE PICK
Boy oh boy – is this ever a tough decision. Kim makes a ton of sense and even Tiger has a great chance to make noise. But I have to go against what I’ve been saying all year and hop back on the Mickelson bandwagon. When he’s hot, he’s hot. Four different times in his career, he’s won two tournaments within less than a month. I have to think he’ll have his A-game again this week after the confidence boost of the Masters title.
Pick: Phil Mickelson +1015
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