The PGA Championship, the final major of the 2011 season, takes place, Thursday August 11th, at Atlanta Athletic Club. The Atlantic Athletic Club is known for long pars, a dense rough and scorching heat as the final score is looking to be a single digit below par. PGA oddsmakers have Rory McIlroy listed as 10/1 odds favourite to win the 2011 PGA Championship. Let’s take a look at the top players who have a shot this weekend. Be sure to get your 2011 PGA Championship predictions in early to beat the rush.
Rory McIlroy (10/1) dominated at the U.S. Open and knows he is destined for greatness. He’s playing in his 12th major this week, and he already has four other top-10s in addition to that eight-stroke win at Congressional. That includes a trio of thirds, and he has matched the major championship record of 62, as well.
Lee Westwood (14/1) is usually around at the end of a Major but has yet to finish with a win. He finished T-9 at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational last week. His best finish at the PGA Championship was in 2009 where he finished T-3 after he bailed out at last year’s final Major. Out of the last 11 Majors he’s finished in the Top 5, six times. The Englishman, ranked No. 2 in the world, thinks he has tried too hard to win his first major, so he’s using reverse psychology after going 0-54.
Luke Donald (14/1) has really taken a step forward in 2011. He's won three times around the world and risen to the top of the Official World Golf Ranking. Donald's fairways-and-greens game is well-suited to the major stage, and he ranks fourth on TOUR in Strokes Gained-Putting.
Adam Scott (20/1) has more major experience than just about anyone in his age bracket not named Woods, and he's only 31. But Scott has played in 42 majors and has just five top-10s, including the tie for second at the Masters earlier this year and a share of third at the 2006 PGA. The addition of Woods' former caddie Steve Williams to Scott's team has been a confidence builder, and he comes to Atlanta on a high note after a dominating win at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.
2011 PGA Championship Odds:
Rory McIlroy 10/1
Lee Westwood 14/1
Luke Donald 14/1
Adam Scott 20/1
Phil Mickelson 20/1
Tiger Woods 20/1
Dustin Johnson 25/1
Jason Day 25/1
Rickie Fowler 25/1
Steve Stricker 25/1
Martin Kaymer 28/1
Nick Watney 28/1
Matt Kuchar 33/1
Charl Schwartzel 40/1
Sergio Garcia 40/1
Zach Johnson 40/1
Bubba Watson 50/1
David Toms 50/1
Hunter Mahan 50/1
Anthony Kim 66/1
K.J. Choi 66/1
Bo Van Pelt 80/1
Brandt Snedeker 80/1
Fredrik Jacobson 80/1
Gary Woodland 80/1
Geoff Ogilvy 80/1
Graeme McDowell 80/1
Jim Furyk 80/1
Justin Rose 80/1
Lucas Glover 80/1
Martin Laird 80/1
Padraig Harrington 80/1
Retief Goosen 80/1
Robert Karlsson 80/1
Ryan Moore 80/1
Ryo Ishikawa 80/1
Webb Simpson 80/1
Y-E Yang 80/1
Aaron Baddeley 100/1
Point-Spreads recommends you check the Golf Odds for a full list of player odds before the 2011 PGA Championship tees-off.
The Bottom Line: There has been first time winners in the last seven Majors, and I like Ricky Fowler. Be sure to get your 2011 PGA Championship predictions in early to beat the rush.
