On June 5, the 26th staging of the FedEx St. Jude Classic will commence at the TPC Southwind in Memphis Tennessee. Seven of the top 25 golfers in the world will use this tournament as a warm-up for the upcoming US Open and they’ll definitely get a challenging test; the TPC Southwind course is considered as one of the three most difficult Par 70 of the PGA season for a non-major.
The field in this event is filled with intriguing players with even more intriguing odds. Create a betting account now and get into what should be an outstanding weekend of golf.
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2014 FedEx St. Jude Classic Preview and Prediction
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[sc:Other240banner ]Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson are the favorites to win the FedEx St. Jude Classic this year, as the two players share a price of +1,200.
So far in the PGA TOUR season, the seven-year pro Johnson has collected six top 10 finishes, including a win in the World Golf Championship – HSBC Champions tournament in November of last year.
Phil Mickelson, meanwhile, hasn’t been as successful so far this year. Lefty hasn’t made any top 10 finishes this season, only settling for six top 20s. Mickelson is currently embroiled in an investigation involving alleged insider trading, which could have a negative effect on his already struggling game. Nevertheless, a golfer with Mickelson’s credentials is an attractive selection to lay a bet on.
Long Shots
After having three top 10 finishes in the last four editions of the event, Camilo Villegas is looking to get over the hump this year. He is +8,000 to emerge as the champion of the 2014 FedEx St. Jude Classic. His long odds could be explained by a slew of poor performances in recent PGA TOUR events. The Colombian golfer has missed the cut in four of his last five starts.
Robert Allenby may be a long shot at+6,000, but his familiarity with the TPC Southwind could prove to be very valuable in the upcoming event. In 11 appearances at the course, Allenby has finished in the top 20 eight times. Moreover, his lone top 10 finish last year was also at the same course.
Best Value
With a price of +8,000, Lee Westwood is a very attractive competitor to back in the event. He won at the TPC Southwind in his debut there in 2010 and had a share of 11th place the following year. In addition, he has finished in the Top 10 in three of his previous five starts, including a T6 finish in The Players Championship.
Meanwhile, defending champion Harris English’s odds of +2,500 is an enticing selection for bettors looking for value. English is currently ranked number eight in FedEx Cup points, playing in 18 events and accumulating six Top 10 finishes.
Prediction
Westwood is having a series of strong performances lately, and he’ll continue to display his fine form at the TPC Southwind, where he will win as a +1,400.
