Swinging Tiger, Driven Dragon ; Welsh Ace Rhys Sure He has Major Chance at Turnberry You

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ANTHONY WOOLFORD'S FIVE TO WATCH Anthony Kim: Makes the game look ridiculously easy at times and among a select band of Americans who successfully exports his A game to all parts of the globe. The nemesis for the European Ryder Cup team at Valhalla last September is bang on form and shoots low rounds for fun, illustrated by his course-record 62 in the opening round of the at the AT& T National last week. Odds 33-1 Hunter Mahan: Turned professional in 2003 and within four years had broken into the world's top 30. Like Kim, another player equally at ease on either side of the Atlantic. Finished tied sixth at the 2007 Open in Carnoustie and was tied sixth in the US Open at a rain-drenched Bethpage last month. Has the game to make it into the winner's enclosure this time around. Odds 28-1 Ian Poulter, right: Second to Irishman Padraig Harrington at Royal Birkdale last year and if Majors were awarded for confidence alone, the Arsenal fanatic would have already surpassed Jack Nicklaus' record of 18. He is well known for his often radical dress sense, including trousers featuring the famous Claret Jug, worn at both the 2005 and 2006 Open Championships. Commentating for the BBC, Seve Ballesteros jibed that this was "the closest he would ever get to it", but the Spaniard could be made to eat his words at Turnberry. Odds 33-1 Camilo Villegas: The Colombian has no great links record when it comes to the Open, with a tied 39th at Birkdale last year his best performance to date. The man from Medellin is a true dark horse and his film-star looks often mask an outstanding golf game. Lives in Jupiter, Florida, and would be over the moon to lift his first Major championship at Turnberry. Odds 40-1 Paul Casey: Arms like Popeye without the need to down cans of spinach. Has threatened to make the big breakthrough in Major championships over the years and his win in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth in May boost his confidence. Lacks nothing when it comes to the power game and his long hitting is tailor-made for a course like Turnberry. Has also honed the short game to rank him among the front runners to lift the Claret Jug with tied seventh at Birkdale last year so far his highest-placed finish to date. Odds 28-1 R

HYS DAVIES last night assured fans he can carry the weight of Welsh expectation as the superstars of the world game converge on Turnberry for this week's Open.

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Swinging Tiger, Driven Dragon ; Welsh Ace Rhys Sure He has Major Chance at Turnberry You

And in a defiant message, the 24-year-old from Bridgend has told Tiger Woods and co he won't be overawed mixing it with them over the famous Ayrshire links.

Davies stunned American golf two years ago, qualifying for the US Open, at Oakmont while still an amateur.

It gave the former British Boys champion a graphic new insight...

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