The PGA Tour returns to action with the 2008 Verizon Heritage Classic getting underway Thursday, in South Carolina, at Hilton Head G & C. Last year’s winner Boo Weekly returns to try and repeat as winner, he finished with a one shot lead over Ernie Els. Oddsmakers at Bodoglife.com have Boo Weekly at 33/1 odds to repeat as winner, while Ernie Els is the heavy favorite at 12/1. Get your PGA Tour pick in now at Bodoglife.com
Best Bets:
Boo Weekly is defending his only PGA Tour win this week and he seems to be excited to return to South Carolina. He had an impressive showing at his first Masters last week, finishing tied for 20th. He's had a strong start to his season, with three top-10s and seven top-25s in his 11 starts this year. Bodoglife has Boo Weekly at 33/1 odds to repeat.
Stewart Cink returns to Hilton Head as a two time Champ in 2000 and 2004. He’s been playing great finishing in the Top 3 in four tourneys and he finished tied for third at last weeks Masters. With no Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in the field, Stewart Cink may be the best bang for your buck. Bodoglife has Stewart Cink at 14/1 odds to win for a third time.
Zach Johnson is due for a win and it could possibly happen this week. The pressure as returning Champ at the Masters is immense, you lose focus because there’s more going on than just golf. Now that it’s over he can focus solely on his golf game. Harbour Town should be a perfect lay out for Zach. It is a thinking man's golf course that poses a complete test all the way through the bag for the best players in the world. Bodoglife is offering Zach Johnson at 25/1 odds to win.
Other Notables:
- Ernie Els – 12/1
- Jim Furyk – 16/1
- Justin Rose – 25/1
- Aaron Baddeley – 22/1
- Stephen Ames – 40/1
- Davis Love – 40/1
2008 Verizon Heritage Classic
When: April 17th @ 7:40am EST
Line: Bodoglife.com
Pick: Stewart Cink – 14/1
The Bottom Line: I know it won’t be Ernie Els or Jim Furyk. The best bang for your buck will be two time Champ Stewart Cink. He knows the course like the back of his hand. Get your PGA Tour pick in now at Bodoglife.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit.
