Tiger Woods Pays Nearly 3 to 1 Odds at 2007 British Open

Losing faith in Tiger Woods, online bookmaker BetCRIS.com has made Tiger Woods a +260 favorite to win the 2007 British Open that begins this week.  Already, Sports911.com is enjoying exceptional interest in this event from readers looking for betting odds.  US citizens can find odds at BetCRIS.com's sister company, Bookmaker.com, here

"BetCRIS.com would normally have placed odds on Tiger Woods as a minus favorite if not for the fact that he has slackened off a bit," explains Sports911.com reporter, Don Shapiro.  "There is also the perception that fatherhood will take its toll on the golf stud."

As things stand now, Tiger Woods would pay out nearly $300 for every $100 bet.

"And these odds are likely to fluctuate," advises Shapiro.

BetCRIS.com typically updates its odds each morning prior to the tournament start.  For US bettors it is important to realize that the British Open is being played 5 hours ahead of Eastern Time. 

The Daily Mail spoke with former Open champion Tom Lehman, who believes Tiger is a force to be reckoned with. 

"Tiger is always going to be the type of guy who makes you beat him. There's always been an aura about Tiger leading going into a final round — the feeling that he's unbeatable.

"Now that someone has finally done it, maybe some of that has gone. But Tiger is just an amazing player.

"He possesses so many strengths and no weaknesses. He manages his game well, he putts well, he's patient, he's courageous. He manages his irons well — he is the best iron player in the world — and there's nothing he lacks.

"Put all that together and you get one phenomenal player.

"He now has a chance to win three Opens in a row. Three in a row of anything is outstanding. And, knowing him and knowing The Open like I do, his chances of winning at Carnoustie are really good."

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Alistair Prescott, Sports911.com

Originally published July 16, 2007 8:03 pm ET