2009 RBC Canadian Open Predictions
Written July 21, 2009 by Jason Lowry
This week the PGA Tour will stay out of the United States, as many golfers will make the trip from Scotland to Ontario for the 2009 RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Course. The Canadian Open is not always held at this course, as this is just the 4th time it has been held at Glen Abbey since 2000, but it will be the second straight season in a row at Glen Abbey. Last year it was Chez Reavie, who came out of no where to win his first and only PGA Tour event. What everyone is waiting to see is a canadian win this event for the first time since 1954 when Pat Fletcher won the title. The best bet to break the streak comes in Mike Weir, who after struggling to play well at this course early in his career, has really played well in his last two starts at this course with a near win in 2004 and a tie for 5th here last season. With just a couple of days until the tournament gets underway, here is a look at my 3 favorites to win this weekend.
Mike Weir +1500 to win at Sportsbook.com: I have already mentioned that Weir has played well at this course lately, but for those who don’t remember this guy had a 3 shot lead going into the final round in 2004, and had numerous chances to win down the stretch and in the playoff against eventual champion Vijay Singh. Weir got off to another fast start in 2008, shooting a 65 on Thursday, but followed it up with a 70 on Friday and never really got back in it. Weir seems to finally have his swing back in order, as he has put together a pretty solid 2009 season. Weir has finished in the top 10 four times this season, including a 10th place finish at the US Open. Weir has been pretty solid off the tee and great with the putter all season, but Weir has had some trouble finding the green in regulation, as he ranks 161st in that category. Either way I really like Weir to come out and play well this weekend, and if he can handle the pressure of winning in his own country he is my favorite to take home the trophy.
Anthony Kim +2000 to win at Sportsbook.com: Kim was right in the thick of things at this event last season, as he came out firing with rounds of 65, 69, and 64, but really struggled to make putts in his final round and wound up walking away with a tie for 8th after a miserable 75 on Sunday. Kim might not have played well last week at the British Open, but this is a guy who was really playing well heading into last week, with three straight top 20 finishes including a 3rd place finish at the AT&T National event. Kim is ranked first in birdie conversions this season and 2nd in birdies per round, but in order for Kim to succeed this weekend he has to hit the ball well of the tee. I look for another strong weekend for Kim, as he should once again be right in the middle of things come Sunday.
Steve Marino +3000 to win at Sportsbook.com: Here is a bit of a sleeper odds wise, but a very big threat to win this weekend in my opinion. Marino led all golfers last year with 23 birdies on his way to a tie for 3rd. As good as Marino was a making birdies here, he had his fair share of bogies as he only shot 13 under for the tournament. Marino also has some added confidence heading into the tournament this weekend, as he really played well last week at the British Open. If you are looking for a solid threat to win with great odds, Marino is your man.
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