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05/14/2009 - Greer, SC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chris Anderson and Michael Clark II are tied atop the leaderboard at nine-under par after the first round of the BMW Charity Pro-Am.
The tournament features Nationwide Tour players coupled with amateurs over the first three rounds on three different courses. Thornblade Club is a par-71 layout and will host the final round. The Carolina Country Club and Bright's Creek Golf Club are par-72 courses and finalize the rotation.
Anderson shot a nine-under 63 at the Carolina Club, while Clark managed a nine-under 62 at Thorndale. Both were course records at their respective sites.
Fabian Gomez and Dustin Bray are knotted in third place at minus-eight. Gomez posted an eight-under 63 at Thorndale and Bray's 64 came at the Carolina Club.
Anderson began on the first tee at the Carolina Club and played pretty ordinary golf over the front nine. He tallied birdies at six and nine to make the turn at two-under, but caught fire on the back side.
He rattled off five consecutive birdies from the 11th to find himself atop the leaderboard at minus-seven. Anderson parred the 16th, but closed with back-to- back birdies for his 63.
Anderson finished with a 29 on his back nine and he could use a good week. Despite a tie for third at the Louisiana Open, Anderson has not finished inside the top 35 in any other tournament this year.
"I got off to a shaky start but I tried to take it one shot at a time," said Anderson, who won the 2004 SAS Carolina Classic.
Clark got off to a similar start as his fellow co-leader. He had two birdies in his first four holes, but didn't make another until the par-three ninth. That allowed him to turn at three-under, but a big back nine earned him his share of first.
The former PGA Tour Rookie of the Year birdied 10, 12 and 13 and was close to the lead. Clark polished off his round with birdies at 15, 17 and 18 to match Anderson in first -- at least in terms of par.
"When I finished, the guy in the scoring tent said I shot 62 and I thought 'Wait a minute, I had 63,'" said Clark. "I didn't realize this course was a par-71. I hit it where I was looking and it was nice to make some putts."
Daniel Summerhays, Esteban Toledo, Tom Johnson and Brent Delahoussaye are knotted in fifth place at minus-seven.
Jon Mills, Michael Putnam, David Morland IV, Geoffrey Sisk, Jeff Gove, Brenden Pappas, Scott Dunlap, D.J. Brigman, Jason Caron and Craig Bowden share ninth at six-under par.
<< Scales, Dempster lead Cubs to sweep of Padres
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bobby Scales finished 2-for-4 with four RBI and
a pair of runs scored as the Chicago Cubs routed San Diego, 11-3, in the final
test of a three-game set from Wrigley Field.
Reed Johnson and Geovany Soto also d
<< Udinese's Zapata welcomes Real link
Udine, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Udinese Colombian defender Cristian Zapata is
flattered by speculation linking him with Spanish giants Real Madrid.
The 22-year-old has been with the Italian club for four seasons but is rumored
to be on th
<< Twins rally past Tigers to complete sweep
Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Joe Crede knocked in the go-ahead runs in a
six-run seventh, as Minnesota rallied past Detroit, 6-5, in the finale of a
three-game series at the Metrodome.
Jason Kubel finished with three hits and an R
<< Dodgers blow late lead, but rally in 10th to down Phils
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Russell Martin knocked in the go-ahead run
in the 10th inning and scored on Matt Kemp's double two batters later, as the
Dodgers shook off Jonathan Broxton's blown save to upend the Phillies, 5-3,
taking
Lovenkrands eyes Toon stay >>
Newcastle, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Striker Peter Lovenkrands is the latest
Newcastle United player to reveal his desire to remain at St James' Park beyond
the end of the season.
The Denmark international joined the Magpies on a short-term
Santa Cruz still wants Rovers exit >>
Blackburn, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz has
reiterated his desire to leave Blackburn Rovers at the end of the season.
Santa Cruz, 27, was the subject of several unsuccessful bids from Manchester
City i
Cats loanees wait on Sbragia >>
Sunderland, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia will not
discuss the futures of any of the clubs loan players until the season is over.
The Black Cats remained haunted by fears of relegation and until the outcome of
th
Bourn and Astros run past Rockies >>
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Michael Bourn went 4-for-5 with a double and
stole home, as the Houston Astros topped the Colorado Rockies, 5-3, in the
rubber match of a three-game series at Coors Field.
Carlos Lee homered and Hunter P
In part two of MySportsbook.com’s draft preview, we’ll take a look at a division that was extremely disappointing last season: the NFC South. Many “experts” predicted the Panthers to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, of course they could not even make the playoffs in an extremely weak NFC. The Saints definitely made up for the disappointing seasons of their NFC South brethren by exploding out of no where en route to the NFC Championship game. For the avid NFL gambler, it is imperative to pay attention to the NFL draft. Although free agency gets a ton of publicity, the successful franchises build their teams around the draft.
1. New Orleans Saints
Who would have thought this time last year that the Saints would be the favorites to win the NFC South for the 2007 campaign? New Orleans is loaded with firepower on the offensive side of the ball but with the exodus of Joe Horn they will most likely look to draft a WR on Day 1. Despite having the NFL’s 3rd ranked pass defense last season, the Saints will most likely upgrade their CB’s with one of their first two picks. Other possibilities for the Saints will be TE and DT. Because of where they will be selecting (27th), the Saints could go the “best available player” route which could net a LB.
Key additions: Eric Johnson TE, Troy Evans LB, David Patten WR
Key loses: Joe Horn WR,
Team needs: CB, WR, TE, LB, DT
Possible draftees: Aaron Ross CB Texas, Darrelle Revis CB Pitt, Ted Ginn Jr. WR OSU, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Chris Houston CB Arkansas, Greg Olsen TE Miami
2. Carolina Panthers
Carolina was one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL last season. With the signing of David Carr, expect the very first quarterback controversy to come out of Carolina if Jake Delhomme doesn’t rebound quickly from an average 2007 season. With veteran safety Mike Minter getting up there in age, they will look to draft a safety on Day 1 but probably not in the first round. LB is another need with the loss of Chris Draft to go along with Dan Morgan’s concussion problems. If TE Greg Olsen is still on the board, he might be too good to pass up despite their needs on the defensive side of the ball.
Key additions: David Carr QB
Key loses: Chris Draft LB
Team needs: LB, TE, S, OT
Possible draftees: Greg Olsen TE Miami, Patrick Willis LB Ole Miss, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Levi Brown OT PSU
3. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons were another NFC South team to have a disappointing 2007 season. The Falcons have been plenty busy during the off season with plenty of players coming and going including a new head coach. The Falcons were able to improve their draft position with the trade of coveted backup QB Matt Schaub. High on the list of Day 1 needs will be a defensive end to replace Patrick Kerney and a hard hitting safety since Lawyer Milloy is nearing the end of his career. With an additional 2nd round pick, the Falcons could attempt to trade up to acquire local product WR Calvin Johnson.
Key additions: Joey Harrington QB, Toniu Fonoti OG, Joe Horn WR
Key loses: Justin Griffen RB, Patrick Kerney DE, Matt Lehr OG, Ashley Lelie WR, Matt Schaub QB
Team needs: DE, S, OT, WR, DT
Possible draftees: LaRon Landry S LSU, Amobi Okoye DT Louisville, Levi Brown OT PSU, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas, Alan Branch DT Michigan
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age really caught up to the Bucs last season. The Bucs still have plenty of household names on defense in Ronde Barber, Simeon Rice and Derrick Brooks but the one thing those three have in common is unfortunately age. It is imperative for the Bucs to get much younger, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Despite having bigger needs on the defensive side of the ball, WR Calvin Johnson is the most likely pick if he is still available when the Bucs pick at the four spot. This would suit Bucs’ faithful just fine as Johnson is widely considered the top talent in the draft and it is a position of need for the Bucs.
Key additions: Jeff Garcia QB, Kevin Carter DE, Torrie Cox CB, Cato June LB
Key loses: Dewayne White DE, Sean Mahan OG
Team needs: WR, LB, DE, CB (Youth on defense!)
Possible draftees: Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech, Gains Adams DE Clemson, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas
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Odds to win the NFC South:
New Orleans Saints 8-5
Carolina Panthers 2-1
Atlanta Falcons 12-5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-2
Odds to win the NFC:
New Orleans Saints 13-2
Carolina Panthers 7-1
Atlanta Falcons 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25-1
Odds to win the Super Bowl:
New Orleans Saints 18-1
Carolina Panthers 20-1
Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 75-1
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