The 2011 British Open oddsmakers are putting American Nick Watney against the red hot American Steve Stricker in head to head action during the 2011 British Open, Thursday July 14th, at Royal St George's Golf Club. PGA oddsmakers have Nick Watney as -130 moneyline favourite to beat Steve Stricker (EVEN) at the 2011 British Open. Be sure to get your Nick Watney vs Steve Stricker: 2011 British Open Predictions in now.
Nick Watney comes to Royal St. George's confident and playing extremely well after making the AT&T National his second win of the season two weeks ago. He certainly doesn't fit the Ben-Curtis-under-the-radar theme on the links at Sandwich. But given the recent dearth of American major champions, I've got to go with one of our top guns. Watney tied for seventh at St. Andrews last year and he learned a lot about himself — and how to handle final round pressure — a year ago at Whistling Straits. Don't look for another meltdown if Watney gets the chance on Sunday at St. George's. Watney finished the 2010 Open at T-7 in just his third trip to the big event.
Steve Stricker certainly isn't young, but he has an opportunity to play himself into the World Golf Hall of Fame — a win at this week's British Open, or any major, would certainly go a long, long way. Eight of his 11 victories on the PGA TOUR have come since he turned 40. Stricker's simple swing and incredibly good putting stroke, the John Deere Classic won't be his last victory. "It's hard to win golf tournaments," said Stricker, who moved to No. 2 in the FedExCup standings and became just the third player since World War II to win a tournament in three consecutive years. "It's hard to keep staying positive and to keep up when things really aren't going your way." Despite his recent wins, he hasn’t had much luck at the Open, since 2007-08 when he finished T-8 and T-7. His last two trips to the Open resulted in a T-52 finish and a T-55 finish. Carrying that momentum across the pond to a course he's never played is going to be awfully difficult. "Hopefully, I can get some sleep," Stricker said afterward. "That just wore me out, I know that. The weather, the roller coaster ride, the emotions of winning, not winning, then back to winning again. But I'm excited about going over there. I'll be tired. And we'll be right back at it [Monday]."
Nick Watney vs Steve Stricker
When: Thursday July 14th@12:31 AM PT
Pick: Stricker (EVEN)
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The Bottom Line: Stricker is hot, but he’s never played this course. Still have to go with Stricker. Be sure to get your Nick Watney vs Steve Stricker: 2011 British Open Predictions in now.
