If you would have told me last week that Lucas Glover was one of your golf betting picks to win the US Open, I would have laughed right square in your face. But there he was on Monday, holding on down the stretch to win the 109th US Open that was plagued by rain throughout the week.

This is Glover’s second win on the Tour, and he’s known as a solid player, but it took a lot of guts to fend off the likes of Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, who both made late charges but were let down by their putters. David Duval, who handicapping software didn’t even have listed as one of the sports picks to win the Open, finished two shots back. Ricky Barnes, who broke the 36-hole record at the Open, shot a miserable 76 to give the tournament away. The Mickelson story would have been nice and all, and he played way better than I thought he was, but Glover is here to prove that sometimes, it pays to go against your offshore sportsbook.

So, US Open betting action got back underway this morning, and Tiger Woods resumed his play on the seventh hole. Everything was going swimmingly (pardon the rain-soaked pun) for the world’s No.1, and he even had a couple of birdies on the back nine. But the closing stretch wasn’t so kind to him, as Woods shot +4 for the final four holes to land at +4 after 18 holes.

So what does this mean? It means that Woods is in serious danger of missing the cut for only the second time in his career in a major. The first was in at the US Open in 2006, when he played Winged Foot shortly after the death of his father.  This could make a lot of people who make sports picks (raises hand) look real, real stupid, and I’m betting management at Bethpage never thought about not having Woods in the field for the weekend. Mike Weir shot a blistering -6 for his first round, and Tiger’s right around where the cut would be if this was the second round. But hey, you wanna bet against him? I’ll still take his US Open betting odds.

Well, so much for any US Open betting taking place today. Bethpage Black was turned into a virtual lake this morning, allowing the group of Tiger Woods, Angel Cabrera and Padraig Harrington to complete only three holes. Cabrera leads the group at even par, while Woods is +1, and Harrington is struggling at +4. Bethpage is hard enough as it is, but as waterlogged as the course was, they probably should have even went out this morning. I’m betting management at the course didn’t want to see this happen.

So how does this affect the players? Well, the players who went out this morning are at a disadvantage because they had to play through crap, while the players who haven’t teed off could be getting much better conditions. Then again…..it could be even worse tomorrow.  It’s calling for showers for the next four days. I guess it’s a good way for golf betting players to practice up for the British Open.

Yes, there ARE other options when going your US Open 2009 betting odds outside of that Tiger fella. But it’s not who you think it is. These are strictly golf picks for betting management players who like to take risks.

Paul Casey has won three times this year, twice in Europe and once in America, and he’s risen to No.3 in the world rankings. Those who make sports predictions have been waiting for him to fulfill his vast potential for years. This could be it. (US Open odds - +1900)

Henrik Stenson showed he had the heart to hold off the field by blowing everyone away in The Players Championship, and he’s another golfer that people are like, “why doesn’t he win more?”. Stenson, like all of the players, bombs it off the tee, which will come in handy at Bethpage Black, which is due to play even longer than the 7,426 yards it’s been measured at because of rain. (US Open odds - +3700)

Anthony Kim hasn’t played that well this year, as he could be suffering from a Ryder Cup hangover. But the 23-year-old Kim is as confident as anyone on the planet, and he can get hot in a hurry as his 11-birdie round at The Masters proves. (US Open odds - +5000)

Geoff Ogilvy won the US Open in 2006, as he survived a number of golfers faltering down the stretch at Winged Foot. But he’s won twice this year, and loves to play on really difficult courses. If he gets hot with the putter, watch out. (US Open odds - +1600)

Angel Cabrera outlasted Tiger and the field at Oakmont in 2007, and he got some breaks to beat Kenny Perry at The Masters this year. He does nothing during regular tournaments, yet always seems to be around in the majors. With his high ball flight and insane length off the tee, you could definitely do worse than Cabrera, who quit smoking last year. (US Open odds - +4500)

Yep, ol’ Roy isn’t just a basketball fan. I’m gettin’ in on some US Open betting action, and this weekend’s tournament at Bethpage Black. The obvious favorite is Tiger Woods, and for two good reasons: he won at Bethpage Black in 2002, and he was one of only two golfers at par or better that week (Phil Mickelson is the other one), and two, he’s Tiger MF Woods.

I’m thinking Paul Casey is worth a shot as well, as he’s a long enough hitter that he can handle Bethpage Black, but it’s pretty Tiger’s tournament to lose. Your offshore sportsbook has him at +140, while Mickelson is next, all the way back at +1400, for you betting management players.

Oh yeah, he won last year’s event at Torrey Pines….on one leg….in a playoff. You wanna bet against him?