Not very exciting I know but I really cannot see past Woods this week. He has won the event 4 out of the last 5 years at Torrey Pines and also won the event in 1999 and was tied second in 2000. Has already shown he came come back from a break showing no signs of rust and really think it is all about Woods as he is nearly back to the dominant force he was in 2000. Also theSouth Course is also the venue for this years US Open (although it wont be set up quite as hard) and Woods will see this as perfect warm up for his attempt of the Grand Slam.
Already shown his form this year and no reason why he can't have another good week. Becoming one of the most consistent players on the PGA Tour and think the 33/1 represents good value.
Came T3rd here last year in his rookie year and went on to win Rookie of the year including winning the Wyndham Championship and finishing 20th on the FedExCup points list and is surely far more equipped this year. Had a great West Coast swing last year and no reson why he can't start this year in the same fashion.
Troy Matteson 1pt ew @ 125/1 without Woods with Paddy Power
Was T4th going into the final round here last year and shot 76. Opened up with 78 last week. This year finished T8th at the Sony Open and although missed the last weeks cut having opened with 78. then shot 67,70, 69. Has both course form and some recent form and think these odds are too good to pass by.
A bit of a speculative play really but think these odds are too good to pass by. Multiple winner on the European tour and seems to have settled into life in the US coming second at Q school, and then T8 last week. Although this will prove tougher, he has the temperament to have another good week in an event which has been kind to tour rookies in the past.
