Open Championship 2012 betting

The Prestigious Open Championship Takes Place from the 15th – 22nd July 2012.

The Open Championship 2012 ranks among one of the most-anticipated golfing contests in the world. This prized affair takes place during the latter half of July, from the 15th through the 22nd. The tournament takes place at the Royal Lytham & St Annes club in the United Kingdom, just off to the northeast of Liverpool. Top golfers competing in this glittering affair include the likes of: Keegan Bradley, Jonathan Byrd, Mark Calcavecchia, Stewart Cink, Tim Clark, Darren Clarke, George Coetzee, John Daly, Lucas Glover, Retief Goosen, Trevor Immelman, Sandy Lyle, Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh, Tom Watson and Lee Westwood, among others. Indeed the star-studded cast of golfers makes for a spectacular betting frenzy. Pundits can place wagers on these golfers ahead of the upcoming Open Championship at 888sport. As the leading UK Internet bookmaker, 888sport prides itself on top-tier betting odds, predictions, history, stats and even free bet options for players. A wide range of generous promotional offers is available to new players signing up to the top UK bookmaker online. 888sport lists the latest standings and results for the Open Championship 2012.

Betting Odds Ahead of the 2012 Open Championship
• Tiger Woods at odds of 6:1
• Rory McIlroy at odds of 9:1
• Luke Donald at odds of 14:1
• Lee Westwood at odds of 14:1
• Martin Kaymer at odds of 16:1
• Sergio Garcia at odds of 16:1
• Phil Mickelson at odds of 25:1
• Darren Clarke at odds of 50:1

Each-way bets on 5 places are at 1:4 odds as at the 15th of July 2012 at 07H00.

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