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His name may not be as well known but Camilo Villegas odds to win the 2009 US Open Golf Tournament generally ranked among the top 15 across the online gambling sector Wednesday. Villegas is a Colombian professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour and the European Tour. His best finish in the Major Championships was 4th place at last year's PGA Championship.
Villegas also has the distinction of being named as Golf Digest's "Sexiest Golfer on Tour in 2006" ahead of none other than Tiger Woods.
Gambling911.com has observed that Villegas' odds to win the 2009 US Open Golf Tournament ranged anywhere from +2500 to +4500, quite the variance. BetUS.com was offering the +4500 odds for a payout potential of $4500 on every $100 bet.
"We all want to have that jacket and make history," he said. "We all have to be patient. Trust me, when you get out on the course nobody cares who you are. It's an individual sport. You've got to go out and take care of business."
The 27-year-old South American star has been doing that well lately, following his breakthough US PGA victory at the BMW Championship last year by defeating Sergio Garcia in a playoff to capture September's Tour Championship.
"I'm a lot more patient. I know my game a lot better," Villegas said. "It's just gaining experience. Just learning what works for you is key."
After missing the cut in his two prior Masters starts, Villegas has renewed confidence this time.
"I haven't played great. But you can't dwell on the past," Villegas said.
"I'm excited about this year. I'm a better player. I'm better prepared than my previous appearances. I know my way around. I just try to look at the best players in the world and try to learn from them."
Villegas has learned how the course will change from day to day, notably from the last practice session Wednesday ahead of Thursday's opening round.
"I was a little shocked my first year from Wednesday to Thursday," Villegas said. "More than the way you feel out there or the way you hit shots is the way you react mentally.
"I got on the first tee with a little doubt, a little negative energy, and that's never good. I'm going to get on the first tee this time with a positive attitude.
"We're going to play a different course on Thursday. We all know it's going to be totally different come the weekend. You have to be patient, take it one step at a time and try to adapt."
Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com
