Tiger Woods was forced to pull out of the first FedEx Cup Playoffs series due to injury, but plans on making a return for the second event, the BMW Championship at Medinah Country Club near Chicago. It’s a course he’s very familiar with and one where he has never lost a single 
stroke-play tournament. Despite his outstanding record, oddsmaker don’t expect to see him provide a stellar performance and are putting him at 60-to-1 to win the event.
The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook lists Tiger’s chances of winning at 60/1. This, according to ESPN Stats & Info, marks only the sixth time in 13 years that he has been looking at odds of anything longer than 50/1. It’s worth the risk, given the champ’s record at Medinah, and $50 could easily turn into $3000 if he’s successful.
Tiger’s ready to hit the greens. When he got to the club this past Tuesday, he told reporters, I feel good. Feel a lot better than I felt last week. Felt good this morning, so thought I’d give it a go.”
Medinah has given Tiger two major victories – the PGA Championship in 1999 and 2006. However, he has also had his share of issues at the club, earning only half a point in five Ruder Cup matches in 2012, giving Europe the win over the U.S. team by one point.
Tiger pulled up lame at the Northern Trust tournament last week because of a strained muscle. He had already started off in poor form when the match got underway, so he knew he wouldn’t be risking a potential win.
If the injury has healed properly, as Tiger seems to indicate, playing on a familiar course should help him remain calm and, hopefully, to find his rhythm. He still has to go up against some of the best players in the world, including Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy. Both are looking at 8/1 odds, with Jon Rahm following at 10/1. Coming in at 14/1 are Justin Thomas and Dustin Johnson.
For those gamblers who like the longshot, take a look at Adam Long. He’s currently 65 in the FedEx Cup standings and oddsmakers have put him at 500/1 to win. Put up just $100 for a chance at scoring a massive $50,000 payday.
