Hi Everyone,

Was half thinking of introducing myself in the Sports bar, but mindful of the 'quality not quanity' requirements here, so I will try to kill two birdie's:{oops}: with the one post.

I wasn't a regular on BF, so not sure anyone would remember me, I think it was Mr Ed, but it's an old account and I have no great desire to get involved again.

Golf and football are my main punting vices, but from what I am told, I'm not sure I can bring thye same gourmet delights to the table as what is already there. But even if it's just a scrunched up napkin, I will endeavour to bring it.

Anyway, back to the golf, it was nice to see 'the 6 million dollar hardon':{oops}: grind the young upstart into submission last week. I am great believer in victories like this kick starting a few other 'also rans' into action. Not convinced it will happen here, but a few specialist US Open 'out of formers' may see this as a decent leveller.

Step forward my first fancy Mike Weir, Got derailed at Muirfield Village a couple of weeks ago on day one, appeared to pull it back on the second day, going -2 after 4 with two par 5's ahead, only to derail again. Last week was a similar story, but he managed to make the cut and get all 4 rounds in. Weir record in US Opens is not that of a 150/1(thanks Laddies) chance. For the stat men too. He has improved his position from round three to round four in his last 4 US Opens, he has improved his position from 3 to 4 in all 10 the events he has played 4 rounds. So we want him lying second on Saturday.

Robert Allenby was due some burn out this year and I hope that happened between the Masters and Muirfield Village, with last week showing signs of a return. Still too much of a bridemaid for me, so that is why Stan James 80's WITHOUT Woods, appeals more than the 80's with him!!!

One last throw is Tom Pernice who missed the cut last week by one, despite hitting an 80 in round one. Last year's US Open saw him fire a first round 79 to follow it with 72, 70 and 71, one of the best finishes in the field. A better start may just produce a better finish, but more inclined to take the 100/1 top US without Woods.

Sorry my last throw is Davis Love, simply because I would contenplate topping myself if he romped home and I wasn't on!!!!

A footnote for the Euro event, Maritz 2nd last year is 80's first 6 at Sunderlands, this event won't take a great deal of winning.

you werent Mr Ed on sports advisor were you?

No, not me. Is that good or bad?

neither :D

good luck with your tips, if weir finishes -2, 1 stroke ahead of a large chasing pack, i will cheer with you

(i've bought under par players on the spreads at 0.5 :D )

One running, one jogging and one has fallen. I would have taken that before the start so not too displeased.
At the risk of aftertiming, I managed to to get 150/1 Ames in running on Thursday when he was in the clubhouse at +3. Too be honest I threw a couple of other darts too Green and Howell at 400/1(a casey like round would put Howell back in it, but that is forlorn). 100/1 Mickleson had the heart beating faster for a while too. But the main reason, I mention this is to comment on in running for the golf.
I used to be as stubborn as hell as every bookmaker adopted the Dick Turpin approach to in running betting, and refuse to bet. But now I do like to find a few gems(for example, I had Ames as 100/1 tops, if still 1/5th first five, and Mickleson no more than 80's(factoring in, he would be a force if close enough on day 4).
Sadly I do see this event as a bit of a lottery, but at least I'm happy enough to still be holding a couple of tickets.

mickelson MC

Yeah, but holding(well not actually holding it) a ticket at 100/1 each way first five, then see him race to +2 for the event, had me a little bit excited.

Mr Ed, was that the articulate guy that was into arbing, Euro football coupons seem to come to mind?
Was he a teacher and gave it up for the punting (or am I making it all up)?

i cant remember exactly remember what he was good at but he was good at something. :D

Very good write-up HH. More of the same and I'm sure you should be promoted to Gold very soon. Good luck with Ames

another in running amesaholic signing in :{oops}:

hi guys, pleased to see Verplank & Toms up there after tipping them on my website
Going for our 6th winner in 9 weeks !! Though after watching Toms do his best to throw the tournament away twice towards the end of each of his rounds i would probably be pleased with a couple of place finishes at this stage?! :roll:

D Toms 1pt ew @ 80/1
S Verplank 1pt ew @ 100/1

Not forgetting T Clark 2pt top10 @ 20/1 !

Whos every one else routing for ?! :mrgreen:

i live in a parallel world. i'm rooting for 57 players against my 6 FP buys

Not forgetting T Clark 2pt top10 @ 20/1 !



Ok I will bite

WTF did you get 20/1 on tim clark to finish top 10

Mr Ed, was that the articulate guy that was into arbing, Euro football coupons seem to come to mind?
Was he a teacher and gave it up for the punting (or am I making it all up)?

That's the Mr Ed from Betfair. Haven't chatted to him for ages but he seemed a decent sort.

Certainly partial to some arbing, but not articulate enough to be the guy you are talking about.
Thinking back I think I had to put a full stop after my Mr, as the other was taken. And I only went on to find out some information and my mind was blank for a name so that was the best I could think of.
This time my name has a little more thought, and hopefully a head start in my attempts to escape bronze.
Back to the golf, it seems fitting that such a course should bring out such a performance from the greatest man in golf, I fully expect him to go on and win from there. Not totally convinced Baddeley will stay there(ability not in question, just everything has its price), so I may lay him in the place market.

Certainly partial to some arbing, but not articulate enough to be the guy you are talking about.
Thinking back I think I had to put a full stop after my Mr, as the other was taken. And I only went on to find out some information and my mind was blank for a name so that was the best I could think of.
This time my name has a little more thought, and hopefully a head start in my attempts to escape bronze.
Back to the golf, it seems fitting that such a course should bring out such a performance from the greatest man in golf, I fully expect him to go on and win from there. Not totally convinced Baddeley will stay there(ability not in question, just everything has its price), so I may lay him in the place market.

Have to agree with that. Something new for Badds, never been anywhere near this position before in a major. Started to miss fairways at the end of round 3. There will only be more pressure playing with Tiger today. Some guy on betfair wants 2k at 1.7 for him on top 5. Happy to lay a bit of that.

just taken some ames at 22/1, no way he should be that price when on the same score as casey & rose & they are 14/1!!? bf punters being far too (typically tho) patriotic. ames not afraid of the big stage 8)

where did you get the 20/1 top 10 on clark pre tournie ?

:{oops}: sorry typo shud have bin 10/1

8) we cool ?

:D

of course

gl

Congrats Harry. :D

I'm a bit stunned at the moment, Baddeley gave me my great escape in the US Open, and I have managed to escape here(not that is wasn't a pleasant place to be)

Thanks :D