Online Golf Betting Preps for Open Championship

The third major online golf betting tournament is right around the corner. The 146^th 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 20^th-23^rd

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 1^st 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.