Tuesday, April 04, 2006

The largest sports betting site on the Internet, PinnacleSports.com has calculated odds on 75 golfers expected to participate in this year's Masters with Woods listed as an overwhelming favorite to win the tournament for the fifth time in 12 years. When making Tiger such a large favorite in the Masters, the odds makers at PinnacleSports.com took into consideration his current play, past performance at Augusta, ability to perform under pressure, public sentiment and statistics for the year among several other factors.

PinnacleSports.com lists 2004 Masters champ Phil Mickelson with the second-best odds to win this year's tournament at 13/2 odds after his historic 13-shot victory at last weekend's BellSouth Classic. Despite winning four majors between them, South Africans Ernie Els (9/1) and Retief Goosen (11/1) are still looking for their first green jackets. The oddsmakers at PinnacleSports.com have listed Vijay Singh, the 2000 Masters winner, at 13/1 to dethrone Tiger at this year's tournament. Other leading contenders at Augusta National this weekend include: Sergio Garcia (25/1), Luke Donald (28/1), Jim Furyk (30/1), Jose Maria Olazabal (30/1), and David Toms (35/1). PinnacleSports.com has installed 2003 champion Mike Weir at 40/1 along with last year's runner-up Chris DiMarco.

Current Odds:

*All Odds Subject To Change*

Odds To Win 2006 Masters (Favorites)

Tiger Woods 3/1

Phil Mickelson 13/2

Ernie Els 9/1

Retief Goosen 11/1

Vijay Singh 13/1

Sergio Garcia 25/1

Luke Donald 28/1

Jim Furyk 30/1

Jose Maria Olazabal 30/1

David Toms 35/1

Mike Weir 40/1

Chris DiMarco 40/1

Adam Scott 40/1

Davis Love III 40/1

Padraig Harrington 40/1

Darren Clarke 50/1

Henrik Stenson 50/1

Chad Campbell 70/1

For a complete list of odds, please visit www.pinnaclesports.com.

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