With the PGA Championship behind us, and Tiger Woods as dominant as ever, the last big golf event of the season is the Ryder Cup in September. Since we're all going to be preoccupied with football by then, I'll ask now: Does the Ryder Cup generate a big handle? And do bettors typically bet on the side of the Americans no matter what?

BB, BoDog.ws: Every true sports fan has time for the Ryder Cup, and bettors love it because of its mano-a-mano format. Sure, you can place head-to-head wagers in a regular tournament, but the competitors aren't actively competing against each other, they're competing against the entire field. In other words, we're expecting a lot of interest in the Ryder Cup come September. Most golf bettors are informed enough to know the Americans have struggled in past Ryder Cups; Tiger Woods's Ryder Cup record is 7-11-2 in four appearances and Phil Mickelson is 9-8-3 in five appearances. With the event being held at the K Club in Ireland, the Europeans will have the home-gallery advantage. We'll have to see if national pride gets in the way of bettors' objectivity.