Shell Houston Open

Shell Houston Open The Shell Houston Open is held at the Tournament Course at the Redstone Golf Club in Humble, TX. The par 72 layout measures 7,457 yards and for many Tour pros playing this week is a prep week for the Masters. Having said that, I've had some very good weeks leading into the Masters primarily because I'm putting so much work into getting ready for the first major of the year. I scan 53 golf websites just about everyday and was shocked to read this quote this morning from "hot" Ernie Els: "If I'm into contention (at Houston), it will be great, and if I'm not, that's also fine," Els said. "I just want to have a nice, easy week, play golf, and get ready for Augusta." Also, he is not using his regular caddy for the Masters for some reason. I don't like it. Easy week? I'm not betting on Els this week nor against him he is putting too well. The Shell Houston open will try to replicate the conditions of Augusta National with 13 feet on the Stimpmeter and shaved areas around the greens . [B]Fred Couples -115 [/B]vs. DJ Trahan Yes, we lost a bet against Trahan and his bad back, but if he is going to play the Masters he'll have to go at it not at full speed. Couples is sharp, hot, won 3x in a row in the Champions Tour. The Houston Cougar golfer has won this event at Redstone. [B]Luke Donald -135 [/B]vs. Adam Scott Donald is always bet early and often in golf matchups by the UK bettors. He ranks up there every year in Scoring Average and Ball Striking. This season Donald has been solid with a T6 in his last event the Transitions, prior to that T26, T9, T16 and a 2nd place finish at the Northern Trust Open. Scott was T28 at the Transitions and that was his best 72 hole finish this season. Scott won here in '07 and has done little since. This line will surely go up. [B]Justin Leonard -130 [/B]vs. Chad Campbell Two Texans squaring off in this matchup, but Campbell has shown very poor form since the Masters last year. I think he will use this event as a prep. He has missed the cut in three of his seven starts. Leonard was in the top 10 last year here at Redstone until the final round. He plays the tough courses well.

Why in the World are we posting these on a Tuesday when the only American online books open are 5dimes (who takes $100 from anyone with a clue) and Jazz? This is common sense here. I know the record will be prettier posting on Tuesday, but NOBODY is getting down like this and we are ruining the market.

[QUOTE=Twoniner;20132]Why in the World are we posting these on a Tuesday when the only American online books open are 5dimes (who takes $100 from anyone with a clue) and Jazz? This is common sense here. I know the record will be prettier posting on Tuesday, but NOBODY is getting down like this and we are ruining the market.[/QUOTE] Couples line is long gone!

[QUOTE=edsherpa;20133]Couples line is long gone![/QUOTE] 1 person got a nickel bet in. Or maybe $100 if we are talking about 5dimes. Seriously, this is an advanced sports betting forum who charges a subscription, and we are for all intents and purposes releasing on the opener of fringe sports. Even if you had access to Pinny, they are still on their opener limits of $500.

Alf, just curious here....are your golf posts going to be at any unexpected time from here on out?

Guess we are looking to see how far a line can move? [QUOTE=Twoniner;20132]Why in the World are we posting these on a Tuesday when the only American online books open are 5dimes (who takes $100 from anyone with a clue) and Jazz? This is common sense here. I know the record will be prettier posting on Tuesday, but NOBODY is getting down like this and we are ruining the market.[/QUOTE] Seriously, I am glad i missed it. Actually, common sense would have been to bet them 2-3 x the wrong way and post tomorrow.

I mentioned this last week, most books hadn't even put up matchups last week at the Tuesday release, and those who did moved within minutes. The "12 straight years of beating golf matchups" is useless if nobody can get down anywhere near the number.

OK, gentlemen. Here's the deal. A few weeks back you all complained that the lines were too high and the numbers were long gone come my usual Wed 2pm post, and they were. There are plenty of sharp golf handicappers playing matchups from Europe. At that time I mentioned I will post as early as possible to get you the best early line that I can.....here's the post. Golf Matchups -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I will post today the Transitions matchups at 2pm PST. However, having said that, the two matchups I have bet have already moved significantly. They are obvious plays and I'm not surprised anyone capping this week has not played them. So, in order to try and get the matchups to you with close to the best prices, I need to start posting and getting these out much earlier, like Tuesday afternoon or evening. I will do my best. from Burger.......That would be awesome....thanks __________________ Don't be afraid to go out on a limb, that's where the fruit is. from Mags.........good stuff ALF, patiently waiting No one complained then, huh? Sportsbooks will adjust. If they fear we are coming on Tuesday, they'll lower the limits til Wed or wait to post matchups. The Greek and Sportsbook.com have 90% of the same matchups everyone else has up MONDAY MORNING!........AND YOU ARE COMPLAINING YOU GET THEM TUESDAY AFTERNOON??? [B]I'm biting my tongue here believe me.[/B] Golf matchups is a losing proposition for sportsbooks every year. That's why the limits are low. You can't shove 5-10 dimes down their throats like you can for football or the NBA. It's never going to happen.

4 the record....I didn't complain, just asked a simple question. Thanks

In all fairness getting down is not an issue for me at all (5-10k+). The only time I had problems getting any plays in were the Puerto Rico tournament because none of the outs I use posted the matchups. No complaints from me ALF regarding posting times etc.. I do think though maybe a mass email to give a heads up the picks will be released in 15minutes like RAS or something would be convenient. I think the delivery medium is more at fault than the actual release times. mags