Phil Mickelson Favored to Make Ryder Cup Team, But Still Longshot to Win 2021 U.S. Open
Phil Mickelson turned back the clock and shocked the golf world, and oddsmakers, this weekend after capturing his sixth major title.
That got us thinking...what do Mickelson's prospects look like for the U.S. Open, or even another Ryder Cup appearance?
SportsBetting.ag released a series of Mickelson prop bets Monday morning, as well as early odds for America's Open Championship at Torrey Pines.
The number-crunchers are giving Lefty less than a 3% chance to take home the only trophy that has eluded him. They do, however, expect him to be added to the 2021 Ryder Cup team.
U.S. Open
Phil Mickelson to win: +4000 (40/1)
(Odds imply a 2.4% probability Mickelson will win U.S. Open. Prior to the PGA Championship, Mickelson’s U.S. Open odds were 150/1.)
Phil Mickelson to place in Top 5: +8000
Phil Mickelson to place in Top 10: +3300
Phil Mickelson to place in Top 20: +185
Phil Mickelson to make cut: Yes -150, No +120
Ryder Cup
Will Phil Mickelson play in 2021 Ryder Cup?
Yes -185
No +155
(Odds imply a 64.9% probability Mickelson will play in Ryder Cup)
Tours
Will Phil Mickelson win again on PGA Tour this season?
Yes +500
No -900
(Odds imply a 16.7% probability Mickelson will win again)
Will Phil Mickelson win again on Champions Tour this season?
Yes -160
No +125
(Odds imply a 61.5% probability Mickelson will win again)
- Costigan Media Press
