Ladbrokes still loves Lefty

With Tiger Woods on the sideline, plenty of names were tossed around Royal Birkdale as possible contenders for the Claret Jug. And since Woods will not be competing this week at Oakland Hills, the Wanamaker Trophy, awarded to the winner of the PGA Championship, also looks to be up for grabs.

Ladbrokes, the online bookmaker, still seems to love Lefty. As of Monday evening, Phil Mickelson was the favorite at 10/1, followed closely by Padraig Harrington at 16/1.

Although Jim Furyk is currently ranked 13th in the World Golf Rankings, the Brits love his straight hitting and toughness; he's 20/1 to win his second major title. Sergio Garcia and last week's winner, Vijay Singh, who is now ranked fourth in the world rankings, are also at 20/1, with Anthony Kim, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Lee Westwood getting 25/1.

And in case you were wondering, John Daly is getting 500/1.

                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Phil Mickelson	10/1
Padraig Harrington	16/1
Jim Furyk	20/1
Sergio Garcia	20/1
Vijay Singh	20/1
Anthony Kim	25/1
Ernie Els	25/1
Lee Westwood	25/1
Retief Goosen	25/1
Adam Scott	33/1
Kenny Perry	33/1
Stewart Cink	33/1
Geoff Ogilvy	40/1
Hunter Mahan	40/1
Henrik Stenson	40/1
K.J. Choi	40/1