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After two straight victories at Warwick Hills and Firestone, Tiger Woods goes into the USPGA as 7/4 favourite. Tiger has produced a couple of stunning displays, winning two tournaments on the trot in response to missing the cut at the Open last Month. In fact, Bet365 are offering 12/1 on Woods falling short of the mark once again, although odds of 1/16 on Tiger reaching the weekend’s play may be a bit short for most punters. Tiger will be focused on bringing his very best game into the first round and Coral’s 10/1 on tiger being outright leader after the first round may be the best value on Woods.

Despite Tiger’s short price there is still plenty of each way betting. Defending Champion Padraig Harrington at 25/1 will be close on Woods’ tail whilst Lee Westwood will as usual be attempting to claim that ever elusive major title and at 30/1 the return on a place would still be substantial. However, what seems to be the most attractive each way punt is on Open Champion Stewart Cink, at 55/1 with William Hill he is good value. He should bring his form into the USPGA and he will be full of confidence heading into the first round.

There is also, of course, match betting available on the USPGA. Anthony Kim takes on Jim Furyk over the 72 holes. He is 10/11 to beat Furyk and he averages 25 yards more than Furyk when driving which will give him a real advantage from the tee at Hazletine. Meanwhile, Furyk has looked poor ever since he played a very sloppy final round of 76 at the Open last month. Following this he finished 25th in a weak field at the Buick Open and again went home in 51st place after a poor performance at Firestone on Sunday. Robet Allenby looks good value to beat Luke Donald in their match bet at 10/11, as his lack of length will be a real hindrance on the Hazeltine course whilst Allenby has the ability to hit it long and straight with good consistency. Allenby also offers good value in the top Australian markets. He has been playing extremely well tee to green which has secured him three top five finishes this season. Meanwhile 7/2 favourite Ogilvy looks shaken after coming just 22nd at Firestone, whilst Allenby came third.

Check all the USPGA betting here.