The FedEx Cup Playoffs begin, Thursday August 21, with the first of four tournaments. The Barclays, at Ridgeway Country Club, N.J., is the first tournament where depending on how a player finishes, determines his FedEx Cup points. Of the 144 player’s eligible, the top 120 finishers of The Barclays advances to the next tournament, The Deutsche Bank Championship. These points are then carried throughout the four tournaments and the player with the most points at the end of the four tournaments is declared the winner of The FedEx Cup and receives $10 million. Oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have Phil Mickelson as +700 favorite to win The Barclays Championship. Get your Phil Mickelson favorite to win 2008 Barclays Championship Prediction in now at SBGglobal.com
Phil Mickelson has won twice on the PGA Tour this year and has missed only one cut. Lefty finished in the Top 20 in all four majors and notched five top-5 finishes. Phil currently ranks 2nd in scoring average on the PGA Tour. Lefty finished tied for seventh at the 2007 Barclays.
Padraig Harrington is the toast of the PGA Tour this year after winning back to back majors, the British Open and the PGA Championship. There is no doubt that he will be Player of the Year. He’s made 11 of 12 cuts and has six Top 10 finishes. He currently ranks 1st in scoring average on the PGA Tour. Oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have Padraig Harrington at +1000 odds to win The Barclays.
Sergio Garcia won the 2008 THE PLAYERS Championship and he came in second at the PGA Championship, almost winning his first major tournament, after losing to Padraig. He’s made 14 of 15 cuts and he’s looking for a big win. He currently ranks 4th in scoring average on the PGA Tour. SBGglobal.com has Sergio Garcia at +1200 odds to win.
Jim Furyk has been a consistent player on tour this year with six Top 10 finishes, a second place and third place finish. He’s made 19 of 22 cuts this year. He has opted for a controlled swing instead of a power swing, which suits this course because of fast greens and long rough. He currently ranks 19th in scoring average on the PGA Tour. SBGglobal.com has Jim Furyk at +2200 odds to win.
Sleeper Pick: Anthony Kim has two wins this year and is one of the new up and comers that’s being compared to Tiger Woods. He’s got power and distance in his swing and is a great putter. He currently ranks 5th in scoring average on the PGA TOUR. Anthony Kim is listed at +1500 odds.
Other Notables:
Adam Scott +2500
Ernie Els +2800
Vijay Singh +2800
Retief Goosen +2800
Kenny Perry +4000
Geoff Ogilvy +3500
Stewart Cink +3300
Stewart Appleby +3300
FedEx Cup – The Barclays Championship
When: Thurs, August 21, 2008 7:30 AM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Padraig Harrington +1000
The Bottom Line: As much as I’d like to see Mickelson win, you have to go for the hottest golfer on tour, Padraig Harrington. I don’t know why oddsmakers don’t have him as a favorite considering he’s won back to back majors. Get your Phil Mickelson favorite to win 2008 Barclays Championship Prediction in now at SBGglobal.com and recieve a 30% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
