Honda Classic – PGA Tour Preview
The best golfers from all over the world are attracted by the PGA tour. A number of upsets and surprises are brought in each tournament.
Tiger Woods will not be playing this year is the biggest difference. He has checked himself into a sex rehab and is taking a break from golf indefinitely because of all the scandalous accusations about infidelity going around about him.
Some other up and coming golfers are offered to strut their stuff in the meantime but who knows how long he will be out of action. Betting on golf is always available.
The PGA Tour Honda Classic has been around since the 1970s and is a regular stop on the tour. The tournament always takes place on the Champion Golf Course in Florida.
It was first built by Tom and George Fazio but later renovated by Jack Nicklaus and the history of the course is quite interesting. On holes 15, 16, and 17, Jack added what is known as the “bear trap”. The whole tournament benefits the Nicklaus Children’s Healthcare Foundation, and is a prestigious stop on the tour. In many different golf publications, the course is ranked on the “top 100″ resorts.
From March 4-7, the tournament takes place in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Yang from Korea was last year’s tournament winner. He shot a two under 68 to end up one shot ahead of the competition. It was his first PGA tour victory and he may even repeat with another win this year, who knows. You can bet online with online sportsbooks and casino.
The Monterrey Open Preview
The Monterrey Open International tournament, the hard court women’s tennis tournament is coming up soon in the tennis world. The tournament with a prize money of around $220,000 and having a draw of 36 is usually held at the tennis club in Sierra Madre and begins on March 1st. It is all a part of the WTA tour and is held in association with the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). Betting odds are always available.
Youngster Marion Bartoli dominated the Monterrey Open in 2009. She beat out the unseeded Li, who took an early lead but Bartoli went on a spurt from there, winning eight of nine games. Li knocked off the top seeded Agnieszka Radwanska early in the competition. Bartoli came away with her fourth career singles title and hit some great shots on that tour.
Tennis stars such as Jelena Jankovich from Dubai, and Melanie Oudin from the U.S.A will likely to be seen this year. Being played in last year’s US Open, Melanie made headlines last year. With her fantastic play and after that year’s US Open, Melanie won the hearts of America and went from rank 70 to 44. As some of the most renowned professional women’s players get ready to compete, this year looks to be just as promising of a tennis thriller. Get in on the action with sports betting at your favorite online sportsbook.
PGA Tour – WGC Accenture Match Play Championship
At the Ritz Carlton Golf Club in Marana, Arizona the hotly anticipated World Golf Championships – Accenture Match Play Championship will begin on Feb. 17. Steve Stricker is currently ranked #1 in the Power rankings and No. 2 in the World Golf Championship rankings. He is the favorite to win the championship this year. Steve is facing stiff competition from both Lee Westwood and Phil Mickelson. Arguably the best golfer without a major in the world is Steve.
However, many experts and analysts say that Tiger Woods is still eligible to compete and there is a chance he might decide to play in the tournament. To draw excitement and the crowds there are still big names playing this year. Although Tiger Woods won’t participate in this tournament, it’s sure to be an outstanding one for any golf lovers with names like Phil Mickelson, Lee Westwood, and Paul Casey attending. Golf tournaments are known for upsets and startling come backs and this might not dissatisfy in that category.
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How do I predict the winner at the 2009 Us Open at Bethpage Black?
The Birdman asked:
for golf experts, who would you say has the perfect game to win at bethpage black for the 2009 us open? what is the most important part of the game at this course for players? also any good golf websites that actually predict the correct winners of each tournament and have like a predicted leaderboard before the tourney?
Novak Djokovic’s US Open 2009 Round 4 Post Match Interview
Novak Djokovic gives an entertaining post match interview after beating Radek Stepanek at the 2009 US Open. While interviewing with Darren Cahill, he imitates John McEnroe and then challenges him to a tennis mini match.
What is your favorite US Open venue as a spectator?
Deano7275 asked:
A little discussion with a couple co-workers has spawned a friendly debate. As a spectator, what is your favorite US Open venue and why. Im going with Oakmont, just because I love to see those guys get slaughtered out there, and its got a great mix of long and short holes, not just the 480 yard par fours that you normally see in US Open setups.
Serena Williams threatens a line judge (HQ)
Kim Clijsters has beaten Serena Williams to book a place in the US Open final after the defending champion was issued with a code violation on match point. Serena was docked a point for yelling at an official who called a foot fault when trailing 5-6, 15-30 in the second set. The unseeded Clijsters reached the final after winning 6-4 7-5. Williams allegedly made a threat against the line judge, who then reported it to the chair umpire. That led to the chair umpire awarding a point to Clijsters …
Novak Djokovic Impersonations – US Open ‘07
Novak Djokovic impersonating Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal after the US Open quarter finals.
US Open?
RB asked:
In the US open, on the men’s side, why do they play a tie-breaker in the fifth set, unlike the other grand slams. As Roddick and Isner are playing, I noticed they started a tie-breaker to decide the final set.
thanks, rowan