2009 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Prediction

Written by Scott Burgess

Thursday, 12 February 2009

The Top 4 PGA golfers on the World Golf Rankings are in sunny California this weekend for the 2009 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, at Pebble Beach. Vijay Singh, Phil Mickelson, Jim Furyk and Padraig Harrington are all in the field. This tournament is held on three different courses throughout the first three days, Pebble Beach Golf Links, Poppy Hills Golf Course and Spyglass Hill Golf Course. The final round is played on Pebble Beach. PGA oddsmakers at BodogLife.com have Vijay Singh, Phil Mickelson, and Padraig Harrington as 14/1 odds favorite to win the 2009 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Get your 2009 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Prediction in now at BodogLife.com

Vijay Singh will be making his first start since undergoing knee surgery after the Mercedes-Benz Championship, where he finished T-27. Last year Vijay had three wins on tour, two second place finishes and one third place finish. Vijay lost in a playoff last year to Steve Lowery. Vijay Singh is listed at 14/1 odds to win.

Phil Mickelson hasn’t gotten off to a good start this year. He finished T-42 at the Buick Invitational and he failed to make the cut at his home town tourney the FBR Open. Phil is a three time winner at Pebble Beach, he won in 1998 (54 holes), 2005 and 2007. In 2007 Phil tied Mark O’Meara for the lowest score over four rounds, he finished -20. He currently ranks 3rd in career earnings on the PGA tour. Phil Mickelson is listed at 14/1 odds to win.

Padraig Harrington was the PGA Major winner in 2008, he won the British Open, back to back, and he won the PGA Championship. This year he’s entered one tourney which was the Buick Invitational where he finished T-24. Padraig was named PGA Player of the Year in 2007-08 and European Tour Player of the Year in 2007-08. Padraig Harrington is listed at 14/1 odds to win.

Jim Furyk is making his first start of the season. This might be the longest non-injury layoff Jim has had. He had one second place finish in 2008, with two second place finishes and two third place finishes. He finish third at last year’s AT@T National Pro-Am. Jim Furyk is listed at 16/1 odds to win.

Davis Love III has two AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am victories in 2001 and 2003, Davis Love III has five other top-10 finishes at Pebble Beach in his storied career. Davis Love III is listed at 25/1 odds to win.

Other Player Odds:
Mike Weir 16/1
Tim Clark 22/1
David Toms 22/1
K.J. Choi 25/1
Davis Love III 25/1
Kenny Perry 20/1
Retief Goosen 33/1
Hunter Mahan 33/1
Charley Hoffman 33/1
Nick Watney 33/1
Matthew Goggin 40/1
Charles Howell III 40/1
Kevin Na 40/1
Pat Perez 40/1
Webb Simpson 40/1
Kevin Sutherland 40/1
D.J. Trahan 40/1
J.B. Holmes 50/1

Point-Spreads.com 2009 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Prediction

The Bottom Line: definitely not Phil Mickelson, I’d go with Padraig Harrington, he’s a great player in windy conditions. Get your 2009 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Prediction in now at BodogLife.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!