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The 2009 British Open doesn't have to be just about betting on who the winner will be (albeit the payout can be extraordinary). Numerous other bets are being offered in conjunction with the British Open.
How about this one offered up by Sportingbet.com: Top European.
Sergio Garcia is widely considered the one to beat after Tiger Woods by most oddsmakers so no surprise he would be listed as the favorite here with a payout potential of US$900 for every US$100 bet.
A bunch of golfers with 12/1 odds follow including Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, Paul Casey and Rory McIlroy.
Henrik Stenson and Martin Kaymer each had 14/1 odds. Ross Fisher had 16/1 odds.
Here is what we at Gambling911.com find quite shocking: Padraig Harrington (who has won the British Open the last two years) is getting absolutely no love from the oddsmakers. They had him with 18/1 odds of being the top European. Go figure.
Of course there is more co the 2009 British Open than Europe and BetUS.com bets included the likes of Tiger Woods vs. Padraig Harrington, Betting on the 2009 British Open Without Tiger Woods, Top 4, To Make the Cut, Top Australian, Top Danish (Soren Hansen was the favorite), Top Japanese, 72 Hole Group Betting, To Miss The Cut, Top New Zealander, First Round Score, 3 Balls and a host of tournament specials (all of these 2009 British Open bets can be found here)
Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com
