2007 Nissan Open Event
February 23, 2007
The 81 Nissan Open Event this year will be hosted by the Riviera Country Club and even without Tiger Woods in the line-up it will still be the best field of the year. Two Weeks ago the FBR Open had almost 500,000 fans, without Woods playing in their tournament. Pebble Beach was a crowded place last week, even without Woods as Phil Mickelson got his first win in many weeks. Phil Mickelson announced he will be playing for the first time in the Nissan Open Event since 2001.
Perhaps the presence of Tiger Woods would have generated more interest in the 2007 Nissan Open Event but for the real golf fans, this really has no importance. In the PGA Tour participate 8 out of the top 9 players in the world along with 15 of the top 20 as well, so Woods should not be considered the only attraction. The number of players participating in this event is so big because they are getting geared up for the Accenture Match Play Tournament. Ernie Else, Retief Goosen and Sergio Garcia are three favorites for the public that we will be sure to see.
To understand the predictions of this year’s Nissan Open Event you also need to know some things about the history of the tournament. You may also want to know about the recent results and successes of players participating in the event.
Phil Mickelson has 17/2 odds to win since last week when he won at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. With 11/1 odds to win, Adam Scott is the next player in line. Adam Scott won the 2005 Nissan Open and placed 2nd in the 2006 Nissan Open, falling one stroke short. I believe he will surprise some people this year with multiple wins, so he is another good bet for you. The next three players in line to be probable winners in this tournament are Jim Furyk, Vijay Singh, and Retief Goosen.
Another factor to take into consideration when you make your predictions for this event is to look at the underdogs. Mike Weir would be a good start for you, as he won the 2003 and 2004 Nissan Open tournaments. In 2003, Mike Weir surpassed a 7-shot deficit to defeat Charles Howell III after he birdied the second playoff hole. Mike’s accuracy fits this course packed with natural hazards all over the place and he’s having the confidence and the right tools to be in top again this year.
The 2006 Nissan Open Champion, Rory Sabbatini opens with 70/1 odds to win the 2007 tournament. Sabbatini came out on top of Adam Scott by one stroke after blowing the lead halfway through the tournament only to recover it in the last few holes. Sabbatini and Adam Scott are valuable for your wagers, as you can cash a great number of chips if either of these two guys wins the thing.
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