The 2012 Masters: Odds to win the Masters.<\/em> Knowing something about golf and that little event in Augusta, I figured this was my type of action. Besides, I\u2019m a rube at blackjack and poker. Seeing the name of Louis Oosthuizen at 100-to-1 odds got my attention. His breakthrough win at the 2010 British Open by seven shots was still memorable and I recalled his beautiful swing, his impressive ball-striking skills and his calm, poised demeanor. His game had been \u201coff the boil,\u201d as the Brits like to say, due to various injuries over the past year which limited his play. So I happily plunked down $10 on \u201cLouie\u201d and placed the betting slip into my wallet.<\/p>\nWhen I got back home to Grand Rapids and friends asked, \u2018Well, how did you do you in Vegas?\u2019 I\u2019d say, \u2018I\u2019ll tell you when the Masters is over.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
The Masters is now over and Bubba Watson is a worthy champion, adding an inspiring story for golf\u2019s first major. Looking back, I might even say my heart was always pulling for Bubba. OK, that\u2019s baloney. Bubba\u2019s hooked wedge shot off the pine needles and onto the 10th green drove a dagger into my heart and into my wallet.<\/p>\n
As the runner-ups often say, it\u2019s gonna take some time to get over this one. But with the help of family, friends and professional counseling, I will somehow carry on.<\/p>\n
Oh by the way, last October Bubba was listed at 40-to-1. Some rube from Dubuque placed twenty bucks on him.<\/p>\n
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