Michael Block has been the story of golf over the last 48 hours.
A miraculous hole-in-one on Sunday and a tie for 15th place earned the 46-year-old – who is a PGA club professional, not a golfer on the PGA Tour – a spot in next year’s field at golf’s second major.
And, after his inspiring weekend that included the dramatic ace, he will be competing at the Charles Schwab Challenge this in Fort Worth, Texas.
So yes, sports bettors will be betting on golf’s most captivating player. But should they?
Below we break down Block’s odds for the upcoming tournament at Colonial Country Club.
Michael Block acknowledges the fans on the 18th green USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
Michael Block reacts as he walks up to the 18th green USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
Michael Block will be apart of a large field at the Charles Schwab Challenge PGA TOURMichael Block odds at Charles Schwab Challenge
(Odds provided by Bet365)
- To make the cut: Yes: +100 | No: -138
- To win: 400/1
- Top 5: 60/1
- Top 10: 22/1
- Top 20: +1000
- Top 40: +240
We know that Block was an unknown coming into the week; he literally had a Saturday flight booked with the expectation that he would not make the cut.
But he did, and he finished tied for 15th this weekend.
Bet365 is one of the few books with extensive props for this weekend’s event, and money is clearly coming in Block not to make the cut this weekend (-138).
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It would be wise to target “does not make the cut” at -138 or better, especially as other books release props on the unknown golfer-turned-star.
