The Open Championship is here, and it’s happening at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland. This major golf tournament will be held at the club’s “Old Course,” which has been around for over 130 years. The course is a par-71 track that spans 7,385 yards.
Scottie Scheffler is the frontrunner to win this week, with current odds of +450. If you’re looking to place some bets on the tournament, we’ve got all the information you need, from the odds to the best picks.
Scheffler is a strong contender this week, returning to the PGA Tour after a brief hiatus. He not only leads the pack but also holds the best odds to win The Open since Tiger Woods was a favorite back in 2009. Scheffler has had a successful season, winning six tournaments since March, including the Masters. However, he has yet to secure a major title outside of Augusta. While he has participated in The Open three times before, he only managed to secure a top-10 finish once.
In addition to Scheffler, Rory McIlroy is second on the betting board at +800. McIlroy has had some struggles securing a major title since 2014, despite coming close on a few occasions. Xander Schauffele follows with the third-best odds at +1200 after winning his first major, the PGA Championship, earlier in the year. Bryson DeChambeau, who won the last major, has odds of +1600 to take home another major win.
For those looking for long-shot bets, the 2023 Open winner Brian Harman stands at +6000, while Henrik Stenson, the previous winner at Royal Troon, has odds of +40000.
Tiger Woods is also in the running for The Open this year, though he is considered a significant long shot at +20000 to win. Woods did manage a top-10 finish at Royal Troon back in 2004. Despite feeling good about his game, the question remains whether he can make it to Sunday’s final rounds.
As for the top favorites and potential winners, here are the odds and picks for The Open Championship:
– Scottie Scheffler: +450
– Rory McIlroy: +800
– Xander Schauffele: +1200
– Ludvig Aberg: +1400
– Collin Morikawa: +1500
– Bryson DeChambeau: +1600
– Tommy Fleetwood: +2200
– Jon Rahm: +2200
– Tyrrell Hatton: +2800
– Viktor Hovland: +3000
– Robert MacIntyre: +3500
– Brooks Koepka: +3500
In addition to these top picks, there are some exciting long-shot bets worth considering:
– Collin Morikawa at +1500
– Tyrrell Hatton at +2800
Stay tuned for more picks and updates as The Open Championship unfolds. Follow your favorite players and get ready for an exhilarating week of golf action!