Thursday, April 7, 2011

Master of the Masters 4/7/11

Here's a quick look at some of the contenders for the Masters Tournament -- with potential value...  


Name, Odds, Rank in GIR %, Putt Avg, Birdie Avg

LOWER ODDS (Favorites)
N. Watney   18-1,  32, 2, 1  (should be a favorite)
D. Johnson   24-1, 20, 37, 2  (another favorite)
H Mahan    35-1, 30, 35, 8
B Watson   38-1, 2, 70, 12 
M Kuchar   35-1, 21, 10, 8  (a favorite; consistent level of play: GIR/Putts/Birdies!;  with higher odds)


LONGER SHOTS (but potential value)
G Woodland  143-1, 24, 14, 5 (young, but hugely solid)
M Laird     55-1, 51, 16, 11
A Badderley  106-1, 18, 56, 12 (also a seeming bargain..??)

OTHER NOTABLES (some with no stats)
T Woods   10-1, NO info
P Mickelson 10-1, 113, 44, 7 (Dangerous, can win it)
L Westwood  18-1
M Kaymer  17-1