Online Golf Betting Preps for Open Championship
The third major online golf betting tournament is right around the corner. The 146th British Open, colloquially referred to as the Open Championship, will commence this upcoming Thursday. On that date, all sportsbook eyes will flock to Southport, England, where Henrik Stenson – the reigning champion, will try to defend his hard earned title.
Unfortunately for the Swede, most online golf betting lines aren’t giving him much of a shot in 2017. Stenson doesn’t have the worst odds of the field, but he certainly isn’t the favorite. In fact, Dustin Johnson, Hideki Matsuyama, Jordan Spieth, and Justin Rose are all facing better odds than the reigning champ.
However, heading into this tournament, most players who bet on golf feel that Dustin Johnson, who is facing some of the best odds of the field, won’t even be able to crack the top 5. However, Hideki Matsuyama and Tommy Fleetwood are considered some of the best sportsbook picks available. Players interested in reviewing individual odds can find the complete listings down below.
2017 Open Championship – Odds to Win Tournament
When: July 20th-23rd
Where: Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England
TV: Golf Channel
Stream: Open Live Coverage
Adam Scott + 2525
Andy Sullivan + 12500
Anirban Lahiri + 44500
Bill Haas + 18500
Branden Grace + 5050
Brandt Snedeker + 9050
Brooks Koepka + 3850
Bubba Watson + 30000
Byeong-Hun An + 22500
Charl Schwartzel + 10000
Charley Hoffman + 22500
Daniel Berger + 10000
Danny Willet + 52500
Darren Clarke + 65100
David Duval + 65100
Dustin Johnson + 1385
Emiliano Grillo + 32500
Ernie Els + 42500
Henrik Stenson + 2525
Hideki Matsuyama + 1985
Ian Poulter + 9050
J.B. Holmes + 20000
Jason Day + 3065
Jason Dufner + 20000
Jimmy Walker + 35000
John Daly + 65100
Jordan Spieth + 1415
Justin Rose + 1700
Justin Thomas + 7050
Kevin Kisner + 20000
Kevin Na + 65000
Lee Westwood + 8550
Louis Oosthuizen + 4550
Marc Leishman + 5050
Mark O’Meara + 65100
Martin Kaymer + 15000
Matt Kuchar + 5550
Matthew Fitzpatrick + 10000
Padraig Harrington + 7050
Patrick Reed + 7050
Paul Casey + 3550
Paul Lawrie + 65100
Phil Mickelson + 4050
Rafa Cabrera-Bello + 7050
Rickie Fowler + 1415
Rory McIlroy + 1700
Sandy Lyle + 65100
Sergio Garcia + 1635
Shane Lowry + 8550
Soren Kjeldsen + 16500
Thomas Pieters + 5550
Todd Hamilton + 65100
Zach Johnson + 9050
FIELD (Any Other) + 550
As with most other Opens, there are quite a few pairings that have caught people’s attention. The defending champ will partner up with former No. 1 Jordan Spieth in the 1st two rounds. Players champion Kim Si-woo will also be joining them.
Likewise, Dustin Johnson will be playing alongside Rory McIlroy. Masters champion, Sergio Garcia, will be playing alongside Jason Day and Zach Johnson – who won the event back in 2015.
