2008 US Open Tiger Woods vs Phil Mickelson Match Up Odds: the much anticipated return of Tiger Woods to the professional golf circuit, just got better. The USGA decided that for this year’s 2008 U.S. Open, the players’ pairing will be decided based on World Rank points accumulated so far in the 08 season. Thus, that sets up a dream first two-rounds at Torrey Pines in San Diego, CA, as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will go toe-to-toe on Thursday’s (June 12th at 10 am EST) and Friday’s 2nd round. It just doesn’t get more exciting than this for bettors and aficionados alike, and every shot can be seen on crisp ESPNHD. BodogLife.com the 2008 US Open: Tiger Woods vs Phil Mickelson Match Up Odds available now.

Much speculation has been made of Tiger Woods’ surgically repaired left knee. The fact that Tiger hasn’t walked 18 holes since his knee operation, has raised some concerns going into the 2008 U.S. Open. However, Tiger Woods refutes that: “I’m good to go… I plan on playing competitive. Come game time on Thursday, I’ll be ready.”

In 2008 US Open: Tiger Woods vs Phil Mickelson Match Up Odds, BodogLife.com has Tiger Woods a 2008 U.S. Open -180 match-up betting odds favorite against Phil Mickelson (+140) on Thursday’s 1st round at Torrey Pines. 

Furthermore, Tiger will be sharing the spotlight on Thursday’s opening round, with the No. 2 world-ranked, Phil Mickelson. Not only are these two guys the most popular golfers on the planet, they also have other things in common with each other, and with Torrey Pines.

Lefty, who grew up not too far from the sight of this year’s U.S. Open in San Diego, feels very comfortable playing on this course. Mickelson familiarized himself with this beautiful par-72 GC since back in his high school years, when he participated in H.S. competitions at Torrey.

Lefty’s counterpart, Woods, is also very knowledgeable of this breathtaking golf course. At the tender age of 15, Tiger won his first Junior World Championship at Torrey, and has continued his course-domination as a pro, winning the Buick Invitational six times. The last time Woods competed on this soil was five months ago when he torched the field, winning by a record eight strokes.

Tiger and Phil will not be alone however. Completing this 2008 US Open: Tiger Woods vs Phil Mickelson Match Up Odds 1st round three-some, will be Adam Scott; who will be playing despite a broken pinkie-finger on his right hand.

Here are other noticeable 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines head-to-head match-up betting odds, brought to you by BodogLIfe.com:

Sergio Garcia (-115) vs. Padraig Harrington (-115)

Vijay Singh (-115) vs. Jim Furyk (-115)

Ernie Els (-115) vs. Justine Leonard (-115)

Zach Johnson vs. Paul Casey (-115)

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