Kind of a shock: Tiger Woods not sole favorite going into U.S. Open

Because you’re a desperate, abject gambling addict (it’s time you faced facts), this will be of interest: Tiger Woods, for the first time in quite a while, is not the sole favorite going into a major tourney. Sharing the throne for the U.S. Open is Phil Mickelson, according to the wagering website Bodog.com. Both are installed at 7-1; the first time, says Bodog, that Woods has not been the sole favorite with them going into a major since he’s “been in his prime.” While Woods was still the slight favorite at a couple of sites, most have him in a dead heat with Mickelson, with Lee Westwood close by.

“I am not sure of the exact number, but as long as I have been taking care of golf odds I cannot remember Tiger not being favored in a major event since he has been in his prime,” Bodog sports book manager Richard Gardner said. “The way he has been playing lately I am not at all surprised that he is not a clear favorite in this tournament, and it would really be something if he could win it all. Our bettors seem to agree as Phil Mickelson at is a very popular bet right now.”

Odds following the jump.

Odds to win the US Open 2010, Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, California
Phil Mickelson … 7/1
Tiger Woods … 7/1
Lee Westwood … 10/1
Padraig Harrington … 16/1
Ernie Els … 20/1
Rory McIlroy … 20/1
Jim Furyk … 28/1
Steve Stricker … 28/1
Camilo Villegas … 33/1
Geoff Ogilvy … 33/1
Ian Poulter … 33/1
Paul Casey … 33/1
Tiger Woods First Round Score
Over/Under … 68.5
Hole in One Odds
Rory McIlroy … 100/1
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PGA golf betting lines, U.S. Open [Bodog Sports]