Els joins Woods as Open favourite

Tiger Woods is now only joint favourite for the Open with Ernie Els, according to bookmakers Ladbrokes.

Mon, 12 Jul, 2004 - 18:58

Tiger Woods is now only joint favourite for the Open with Ernie Els, according to bookmakers Ladbrokes.

The pair are listed at 8/1, the biggest price Woods has been offered at in any tournament for five years.

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