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September 19, 2008 by Ben Filed under: Sports Betting 

Nick Faldo’s European side begins it’s search for a fourth straight Ryder Cup victory on Friday when they face Paul Azinger’s US side at the Valhalla Country Club in Louisville Kentucky. Following convincing 9 point victories in the last two Ryder Cups, confidence will be high amongst the Europeans, especially Irishman Padraig Harrington. Having successfully defended his Open crown at Royal Birkdale earlier this year, the Irishman then won his first Major in America when he claimed the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills in Michigan last month. Harrington will be seen as one of the leaders of the side, although Europe’s strength has always come from its team mentality and the players’ ability to adapt to playing as a team, in stark contrast to recent American sides.

Europe are Evens to win the match outright with BGBet, with the USA at 5/4 at VCbet, while a tie is 10/1 at Centrebet.

Harrington will be one of a number of players on the European side that have experienced victory in the Ryder Cup, and the competition’s team format seems to bring the best out of some players. This was always true of Colin Montgomerie, who is not here this year, but also of Sergio Garcia, as the Spaniard’s enthusiasm rubs off across the whole team and can act as a catalyst. He is not just in the side in a cheerleader role; however, as he has an excellent record in the competition, winning three quarters of the events he is involved in. There could be a close battle between him and Harrington to be Europe’s, and possibly the tournament’s, top points scorer.

Garcia is the 4/1 favourite with BGbet to be top European points scorer, with Harrington 11/2 at VCbet for that title. Phil Mickleson and Jim Furyk head the betting to be America’s top scorer at 5/1 and 11/2 with VCbet respectively. Garcia and Mickleson also head the outright scorer market, Garcia the favourite with BGbet at 7/1, with Mickleson close behind at 10/1 with VCbet.

BGbet have a range of special bets for the competition, including outright handicap betting and top wild card. VCbet also have lots of specials to celebrate the event, including match betting between players and hole in one specials. Visit BGbet.com and VCbet.com to check all their Ryder Cup markets.

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