Point-Spreads.com believes the consistent Kevin Sutherland looks a decent bet at -115 odds to get the better of Joe Ogilvie in Sportsbook.com’s golf betting match ups for this weeks Travelers Championship at River Highlands. Formerly known as the Greater Hartford Open and Buick Championship, this tournament holds fond memories for the former Fresno State graduate.
With figures of 16th in 2005, 9th in 2004, 11th in 2003, 17th in 2001, 9th in 2000, 17th in 1999, 25th in 1998, 13th in 1997, 9th in 1996 its impossible to argue a case NOT to back Kevin Sutherland on the Connecticut course he clearly loves so much.
Kevin Sutherland: -115
Golf Prediction: Take Kevin Sutherland -115
Elsewhere, the classy Vaughan Taylor at +115 odds is rated as too much of an underdog in his tournament match up with the highly overrated Rod Pampling.
Taylor has never missed the cut in three outings at River Highlands and his 12th place finish in 2005 makes him a decent golf bet against a player who missed the cut at last week’s US Open mainly due to a shocking opening round of 81.
Rod Pampling: -145
Vaughn Taylor: +115
Golf Prediction: Take Vaughn Taylor +115
On a course where accuracy is favoured above brute force, Nick O’Hern at -110 should have too much for fellow Aussie Stuart Appleby.
Appleby tends to prosper on wide open courses with little trouble off the tee but could well find himself hunting for his ball in the many woodland areas that line this picturesque course.
Stuart Appleby: -120
Nick O’Hern: -110
Golf Prediction: Take Nick O'Hern -110
