#Rufus Peabody

Phil Mickelson has made a bevy of bone-headed decisions that have come to light in recent months. But one of golf's sharpest observers says Mickelson's decision not to defend his title after last year's surprise triumph at the PGA Championship is a well-calculated choice. "If he played, he'd be a 2700-to-1 longshot," said Rufus Peabody, a prominent…

Mito Pereira's PGA Championship lead wasn't as safe as it appeared when he entered Sunday with a three-shot lead on the field. But as his birdie putt on the 17th hole darted straight for the hole, it appeared longshot bettors were set to cash in. That birdie putt fell one rotation short of the cup and the ensuing tee shot on No. 18 found water. The…

Betting on golf successfully is a high-level endeavor. It requires critical thinking and a firm understanding of how each market works; nothing is guaranteed. The good news is that you don't have to be an expert on golf to capture success when betting online. You don't have to watch every event from start to finish or know every detail about every…