PGA Picks – Quail Hollow Match-up betting

BetOnline isn’t afraid to create terrific match-up opportunities by pitting the best against the best.  Take in point, this week’s PGA Tour Event, the Quail Hollow Championship in Charlotte, N.C.

Let’s take a look at some of the best match-up bets being offered in the Quail Hollow.

Golf:  Quail Hollow Match-up Betting

1. Padraig Harrington +120 vs. Geofff Ogilvy -150 – - The money list leader, Ogilvy, has only 1 Top Ten finish to his credit at Quail Hollow.  That’s okay because he’s finished in the To 25 five other times.  Why is that good?  Because Harrington has never finished better than 40th at Quail Hollow and hasn’t really gotten his game going yet.  I see Ogilvy winning this match-up easily.

Pick:  Geoff Ogilvy at -150

2. Phil Mickelson +185 vs. Tiger Woods -150 – - Lefty has never won at Quail Hollow while Tiger finished 3rd in 2004 and won the tournament in 2007.  I picked Tiger to win the tournament (link to Quail Hollow To Win) but I’m gong to do an about face in this match-up.  Why?  Because the odds on Phil Mickelson to beat just one golfer, yes, even if his name is Tiger Woods, are too good to pass up.  I’ll bet Tiger to win and then use this match-up as a sort of “saver” bet.

Pick:  Phil Mickelson at +185

3. Hunter Mahan -120 vs. Rory Sabbatini -110 – - Sabbatini has been en fuego lately finishing 20th, 8th, and 2nd in his last three tournaments.  Mahan really shouldn’t have a chance if Sabbatini carries his fantastic form over to Quail Hollow a course that he finished 3rd on in 2007.  I like Sabbatini in this.

Pick:  Rory Sabbatini at -110

4. Geoff Ogilvy +200 vs. Tiger Woods -300 – - Woods is the favorite for a reason.  He’s never had a bad Quail Hollow while Ogilvy has had ups and downs over the course.  I’d love to take Ogilvy at the odds, but I’m not sure his game will translate as well to Quail Hollow as other courses.  It never has before while Tiger has dominated.  Ogilvy is terrific but in a head to head match-up, Woods, the choice to win this tournament, should be the wager.

Pick:  Tiger Woods at -300

5. Padraig Harrington Ev vs. Anthony Kim -130 – - Kim will be playing in the tournament of his first, and only PGA Tour victory.  It will be interesting to see how the youngster handles the pressure.  Of course, matching up against Harrington is a no-brainer because Harrington is more than likely using this event for bigger prizes down the road.  Kim should win this.

Pick:  Anthony Kim at -130

6. Angel Cabrera Ev vs. Stewart Cink -130 – - The 2009 Masters victor, Cabrera, looks like a serious contender in this, right?  Not really.  Twitter star Stewart Cink should win this match-up easily because Cabrera is known for taking off tournaments where he doesn’t feel the necessity to win.  Also, Cabrera isn’t exactly the best in shape golfer I’ve ever seen.  Angel will simply use this to stretch his legs in anticipation of the U.S. Open while Cink will play hard to get a Top Ten finish.

Pick:  Stewart Cink at -130