Posted on: November 29, 2023, 11:52h.
Last updated on: November 29, 2023, 11:52h.
Tiger Woods is the favored bet for the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, marking his first competitive round in eight months. Betting on the comeback star has caused a stir, with 16% of BetMGM’s slip and 8% of the total wager on the tournament.
The event, hosted at the exclusive Albany golf course, is considered significant in elevating the welfare and education of children through the Tiger Woods Foundation.
Seventeen top-ranked players will compete in the tournament, with special invitations for Woods, Justin Rose, and Lucas Glover. Woods, recovering from an ankle injury, remains optimistic, asserting his excitement to compete again.
Though Woods’ opportunity is generating buzz from fans, BetMGM has adjusted odds on his win, increasing chances with a more lucrative return.
Tiger’s odds have shifted from 40/1 to 66/1, contrasting Viktor Hovland’s 4/1 leading probability that has attracted 9% of BetMGM bets. Additionally, young contender Cameron Young is shaping up with strong 18/1 odds, marking significant maneuver in BetMGM’s liability.
After Hovland, Scottie Scheffler, Collin Morikawa, Max Homa, and Justin Thomas dominate the top odds chart, presenting stiff competition for Woods’ return to form.
For the true fans watching, Woods’ admission of feeling “rusty” hints at how eagerly anticipated his performance really is.
Woods said that the thrill of competition continues to drive him, even with awareness of his game’s new, unrefined nature.
While the week ahead remains a question mark for both fans and the bookmakers, the anticipated return of Woods in the spotlight is a captivating prospect for sports betting enthusiasts.