The Economist claims to master forecasts for major men’s golf tourneys


The Masters, the first of four major men’s golf tournaments this year, reaches its midway point today.  Many fans are following Tiger Woods to see if he can complete his comeback by adding a 5th Green Jacket to his collection.  A gambler in Nevada bet $85,000 on Tiger to win for a $1,190,000 payoff.  Check out his current chances at this Economist Advantage in Likelihood Estimate (EAGLE) forecaster.  Their algorithm likes Tiger’s chances more than his Official World Golf Rankings would indicate.  If you enjoy golf as well as statistics, EAGLE will hit the spot.  Check it out!

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