The 2009 Masters Six Pack
By (Correspondent) on April 8, 2009
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Child's Play.
That is what Tiger Woods will be making of Augusta National this weekend.
I am hedging all of my bets, with one recovery bet on Tiger Woods this week, who has 2.25:1 odds to win.
I wrote a fairly detailed Masters preview earlier, so check it out. Before we move on to this weeks' six pack, let's take a peek at my Masters lineup in Yahoo! fantasy.
GROUP A: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson
GROUP B: Nick Watney, Sean O'Hair, Hunter Mahan, Dustin Johnson
GROUP C: Henrik Stenson, Retief Goosen
I have a pretty good feeling Tiger Woods is going to run away with this event, starting quickly on Thursday.
No. 1 Retief Goosen
Retief Goosen's track record alone at Augusta makes him a rock-solid pick this week.
I also love the timing of this event in conjuncture with Goosen's recent victory and bounce back form a sub-par start to the year.
Watch for Retief to be one of the top guys this week.
He is 20:1 odds to win.
No. 2 Jim Furyk
Jim's last two outings were not good, however, he tends to step it up for Majors.
He has fared well here in Augusta, cracking the top 15 many times, and even the top six a few times.
Jim loves green: in his wallet, and draped around his shoulders!
He has never donned the traditional green jacket, and 2009 might be his year if Tiger somehow slips up.
At 30:1, I am giving him a shot.
No. 3 Mike Weir
Mike got his green jacket in 2003.
His record this year has been outstanding, and he always makes the most of The Masters.
I think the 40:1 odds are phenomenal value for a golfer of his caliber.
No. 4 Sean O' Hair
Heading into the Masters, do you think this guy has revenge on his mind?
I'm guessing he may.
You know he has to be steamed after losing the Arnold Palmer Invitational to Tiger Woods in such stunning fashion.
O'Hair just may get his chance to enact justice this weekend.
He is off to the best start to his career, and if this kid steps his game to an entirely different level at major championships.
Sean will be motivated by Bay Hill, not intimidated by Tiger, so look for him to make a run.
The odds, 40:1, are a really good value for this young talent.
No. 5 Kenny Perry
The main factor affecting Kenny's high odds of winning this week is his past results at Augusta.
He has not played well here over the years.
However, he is on pace to have a career year—again!
At 49-years-old, this guy's cranium is packed with wisdom. He is going to tap into that grey matter this weekend.
The 60:1 odds are a ridiculous value for a player of his talent level.
No. 6 Justin Leonard
I never thought I would have Justin Leonard in my six pack as a "long-shot super sleeper". Yet, here he is.
He is playing well this year and is very familiar with this course.
He has many top 20 finishes at Augusta National, and a few top 10 finishes as well.
I'm taking a chance on Justin this week at 100:1 odds of winning.
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