Ryder Cup GOLF 30/9 – 2/10 2016 Betting Tips
Ryder Cup 2016 – Can USA Stop European Dominance?
EVENT: 2016 Ryder Cup
TEAMS: USA vs Europe
LOCATION: Hazeltine National Golf Club, Minnesota, USA
DATE: Friday 30th September to Sunday 2nd October 2016
Since 1979, when Europe starting competing in the Ryder Cup, USA have won 7 times, Europe have won 10 times and there has been one tie, which saw Europe retain the Ryder Cup.
The Ryder Cup is one of the most dramatic sporting events in the world. It’s been home to some of the biggest comebacks in the history of sport, including the ‘Miracle in Medinah’ when Europe came back from 10-4 down, to win the event in 2012. Going back to 1999, the ‘Battle of Brookline’ is famous for the American’s celebrating on the green, after a long putt by Justin Leonard, when Europe still had a putt remaining to stay in the contest. Tensions have somewhat calmed between the teams in recent years but everyone will be fired up, to get the job done for their team at Hazeltine.
Tips
We have looked closely at the following aspects of the 2016 Ryder Cup, which offer good betting value:
- Top United States Scorer
- Top European Scorer
- Winner
A Debutant Could Hold the Key for USA
In 2014, it was Patrick Reed, who along with Jordan Spieth and Jimmy Walker, were rookies in the USA team. It was Reed who finished as top points scorer for USA two years ago and many are fancying him to do the same this year. However, another debutant could rise to the top and that’s Rickie Fowler. Although he has not been enjoying his tour golf lately, this will tournament will bring a welcome change for Fowler and he will thrive on playing in-front of his home crowd.
Ryder Cup Tip: Rickie Fowler to be USA Top Scorer is 12 at Bet365
A First Timer Could Also Inspire Europe
Following his recent success, Rory McIlroy has been installed as the favourite to finish top points scorer for Europe at the 2016 Ryder Cup. However, it’s debutant, Danny Willett who catches the eye and the Englishman should be involved from the very start. In addition to winning the Masters this year, Willett performed well at the WGC-Match Play last year and has the game and temperament to rise to the occasion at the Ryder Cup.
Ryder Cup Tip: Danny Willett to be European Top Scorer is 13 at 888sport
USA Should Win
There can be little doubt, USA have the stronger looking team on paper, with a talented collection of individual players, who have achieved more in the game. They also have home advantage and that must count for something but in terms of team selection, things have gone smoother for European captain Darren Clarke, than it has for USA captain, Davis love III. The USA selection system, especially surrounding Ryan Moore, has been a distraction for Love and the team and the media pressure will be huge on them to succeed. Europe may not have the top individuals but as a team, they can produce and at the prices being quoted, there is only one team worth backing to win the 2016 Ryder Cup.
Ryder Cup Tip: Europe to Win is 2.87 at Bet365
