Tiger is Back

Tiger Woods is returning to the PGA Tour after a career record nine week long break following the death of his father, Earl Woods. Critics agree that sharp shooting Tiger will be more focused than ever trying to win the tournament, which wraps up on Father's Day, for his dad. Sportsbook.com, the world's biggest sportsbook and casino has 9-2 odds on Tiger Woods capturing the title at Winged Foot. He last won in 2002.

Phil Mickelson practiced at the daunting Winged Foot course in New York recently and used the Memorial tournament (T4) as a tune up for the Open. The 2006 Masters Champion is currently an 11-2 bet.

In 2005 Tiger placed second behind Michael Campbell at the US Open. Odds are now 75-1 Campbell will repeat his winning performance. Vijay Singh is entering the tournament on a high note after edging out Adam Scott to take the win at the Barclay's Classic this past weekend. The Fijian native is listed at 15-1 to win his first major of this season.

"The US Open is the second big tournament of the year and Mickelson is going for the Grand Slam, nothing is going to hold him back," said Alex Czajkowski, Sportsbook.com. "Everybody bets on golf, and with Mickelson on such a tear, and the return of Tiger, this will easily make the 2006 US Open the most bet on tournament yet."

2006-06-13