Betting tips / Mathew Thompson / 25 June 2012 / Leave a comment Bet Now View Market

Unheralded Victorian Marc Leishman has shot a remarkable final round of 62, defying his Betfair odds of $410 at the start of the last day, to win the Travelers Championship in the United States.

Leishman's eight-under was the lowest final-round winning score on the PGA tour this season, and the result has generated one of the best in-play betting stories of the year on Betfair.

The 28-year-old was considered virtually no hope of victory on the final day, starting six shots off the pace and trading at remarkable Betfair odds of $410.

However, a run of five birdies on the front nine saw his price tumble into double-figures, and he eventually entered the clubhouse having registered an amazing eight birdies to lead at 14-under

Money continued to flow for Leishman as he anxiously sat and witnessed a series of rivals, including US Masters champion Bubba Watson, capitulate when within sight of the lead.

Over $750,000 was matched on the Warrnambool product on the final day alone.

This is a brilliant result for such a low-profile player, and the adulation he's received post-tournament is matched by grateful Betfair backers who kept faith in the Australian.

We witness some great betting stories at Betfair, especially from the golfing world, but it is rare that a player can be dismissed as a winning hope and yet still prevail.

Leishman goes into the AT&T National 2012 on June 28 @ Betfair odds of (100.00), with Tiger Woods favourite @ Betfair odds of (7.8).