Oddsmakers are pitting Rory McIlroy against Lee Westwood in head to head action during the 2011 British Open, Thursday July 14th, at Royal St George's Golf Club. McIlroy is fresh off winning the 2011 US Open while Westwood seeks his first Major win. PGA oddsmakers have Rory McIlroy as -130 moneyline favourite to beat Lee Westwood (EVEN) at the 2011 British Open. Be sure to get your 2011 British Open: Rory McIlroy vs Lee Westwood predictions in now.
Rory McIlroy admits that links courses aren’t exactly his cup of tea, nor are they best suited for his very much American style of play. Rory will find the Open quite difficult and you will see him struggle at St George's, it's not his sort of golf. Firm and bouncy with a bit of wind wouldn't be ideal for him. There is no greater example of McIlroy’s futility in the wind than last year’s Open at St. Andrews. McIlroy opened with a record-tying 63 on a benign and blissful day at the Home of Golf, only to be blown away 24 hours later when he carded an 81 on the wind-whipped landscape.
Lee Westwood finished second in 2010 and third in 2009 and is a player who knows how to play in the Open conditions. Westwood is always in contention in any Major and experts are tipping Westwood, not McIlroy, to triumph this week. It has been difficult at times for him. Lee is just a fantastic player.In June 2011, Westwood equalled his best performance at the U.S. Open finishing in a tie for third place at Congressional CC, an event which was dominated by Rory McIlroy. This was the fourth time in his career that Westwood had finished third in a major.
Rory McIlroy vs Lee Westwood
When: Thursday July 14th@1:09 AM PT
Pick: Westwood (EVEN)
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The Bottom Line: Lee Westwood has more experience in the Open conditions. Be sure to get your 2011 British Open: Rory McIlroy vs Lee Westwood predictions in now.
