The 2008 US Open golf tournament begins on Thursday at Torrey Pines Golf Course in California. The year`s second major features a far larger field than its predecessor, the Masters, and promises to deliver one of the most open contests witnessed in years.

All eyes will, of course, be on world number one Tiger Woods, who has been priced as 11/4 tournament favourite by William Hill. Whilst Woods is unbeatable when in top form, questions will be asked of his fitness coming in to the event after knee surgery and a two month lay-off from professional golf.

While Woods can never be ruled out of a major tournament, several other in-form golfers look like better candidates for taking the 2008 US Open. While sportsbooks seem to be setting their odds according to the world rankings, Trevor Immelman`s win at the US Masters proved that 72 consecutive holes of quality play is enough to trump reputation in any golf event.

Padraig Harrington looks like both the best European contender at the 2008 US Open golf tournament and the golfer most likely to carry ranking and form through to a win at the Major. 20/1 priced Harrington has been competing on American greens for several weeks, and has proven his ability to perform at the highest level by winning the Open Championship in 2007.

Australian Geoff Ogilvy also looks like a promising contender, besides offering great odds of 33/1 with William Hill. The Australian not only won the US Open in 2006, but has also had the beating of Tiger Woods on several occasions.

Golf fans interested in placing bets on the US Open 2008 should consider placing several bets on outright winners, given the excellent odds on offers on a wide selection of players all capable of winning the event. However a variety of interesting golf betting opportunities, including match bets and 3-ball bets can be explored at William Hill.

About the US Open Golf Tournament
The US Open represents all that sports fans love most about golf: tradition, spectacular surroundings and the elegance of the world`s top golfers in action. All this and more is celebrated at the US Open Golf Championship site, an internet resource dedicated to providing golf fans with all the facts and news from the year`s second Major.

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