The Claret Jug is up for grabs this week, Thurs July 16-19, as the 138th British Open tees off. SBGglobal.com is offering up some interesting prop bets as they pit golfer vs golfer. First up is Anthony Kim vs Ernie Els. SBGglobal.com oddsmakers have Anthony Kim as -130 moneyline favorite to beat Ernie Els (EVEN) through 72 holes of play. Be sure to get your 2009 British Open: Anthony Kim vs Ernie Els Prediction in now at SBGglobal.com
Anthony Kim has finished in the Top 20 in his last two Major appearances; he finished T-20 at the 2009 Masters and T-16 at the US Open. He’s made 11 of 14 cuts with no wins, but a second place finish as well as a third place finish. He came in T-2 at the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Championship, third at the 2009 AT & T National. He has four Top 25 finishes. He ranks T41st in Approach 100-125 (RTP Score) on the PGA Tour. His best Major result was at the 2008 British Open where he finished T-7. Kim is currently ranked 33rd in the FedEx Cup Standings.
Ernie Els is a three time Major winner who has already raised the Claret Jug back in 1991. He missed both cuts at the 2009 Masters and the 2009 US Open. His bread and butter is the British Open where his last three finishes have been in the Top 10. In 2006 he finished third; in 2007 he finished T-4 and in 2008 he finished T-7. He’s made 10 of 12 cuts this year with no wins, but three Top 10 finishes. At the 2009 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship he finished T-5; at the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Championship he finished T-6 and at the 2009 Memorial Tournament he finished T-8. Els is currently ranked 62nd in the FedEx Cup Standings and he ranks T92nd in Eagles (Holes per) on the PGA Tour.
2009 British Open
When: Thurs, July 16-19 1:30 AM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Anthony Kim -130
Point-Spreads.com 2009 British Open: Anthony Kim vs Ernie Els
The Bottom Line: You have to go with youth over experience, based on Els slump. Kim has distance in his driver; he just needs to hit his putts. Go Kim! Be sure to get your 2009 British Open: Anthony Kim vs Ernie Els Prediction in now at SBGglobal.com and receive up to 295% in Cash Bonuses and start winning today!
