We have expert betting tips for the Open Championship this week, which is the final major of the year.
The best players in the world head to Royal Troon in Scotland, and it’s Scottie Scheffler headlining golf betting markets.
We have our best Open Championship betting predictions for the tournament, which tees off on Thursday evening.
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Open Championship Tips & Predictions
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Open Championship Best Bet – Rory McIlroy
After 10 long years without a major victory, it’s time for Rory McIlroy to end the drought.
The Northern Irishman won the 2014 Open Championship at Royal Liverpool, and he came desperately close to winning the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst.
He might have choked away the win with two missed short putts over his last three holes, but he bounced back with a good performance at the Scottish Open.
That’s always the best form guide for the Open Championship, and we’re happy with the $9.00 odds available for the second favourite.
He’s a quality player, and we’re happy to back him until he gets the monkey off his back.
Bet: Rory McIlroy @ $9.00
Open Championship Best Value – Ludvig Aberg
We backed Ludvig Aberg to win in Scotland last week at $16.00, and we thought he had the tournament in the bag with a two-shot lead in the final round.
The Swede wasn’t able to play well in the final round when shooting over par, but he’s a younger golfer, and we don’t think he will dwell on that performance.
The 24-year-old is already a winner on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, and he has only been a pro golfer for a couple of years.
Getting $15.00 for a golfer of his promise is good shopping, and we expect him to be right near the top of the leaderboard throughout the week.
Bet: Ludvig Aberg @ $15.00
Open Championship Next Best – Collin Morikawa
Looking for his second Open Championship victory is Collin Morikawa, who has been playing solid golf in 2024.
The 2021 Open Championship winner finished T4 at the Scottish Open, so the 27-year-old American has every chance of winning at Royal Troon.
He has been around the mark all year, including a T3 at the Masters, T4 at the PGA Championship, and T14 at the U.S. Open. That’s an excellent form line heading into the final major, so we can’t overlook his odds.
We’re not thrilled with the $17.00 available, but he’s a good tournament winner and top five bet. His consistency is enough to see him finish on the first page of the leaderboard.
Bet: Collin Morikawa @ $17.00
Open Championship Best Roughie – Patrick Cantlay
Patrick Cantlay can rub people the wrong way, and his performances in majors aren’t good, but we’re giving him one more chance.
The slow-playing American produced an improved performance in the U.S. Open when finishing T3, and that was easily his best performance in a major.
The 32-year-old followed it up with T5 finish at the Travelers Championship, so he’s getting close to scoring an overdue win.
Take the value odds available for a player getting close to winning at the top level.
Bet: Patrick Cantlay @ $41.00
Open Championship Top Australian – Min Woo Lee
Min Woo Lee should have a good showing in Scotland, and the Australian could top his countrymen.
Headlining betting markets is Cameron Smith at $3.10, but the LIV player hasn’t been at his best over the last year.
We think Lee is a better bet at $3.30, and he’s knocking on the door of a breakthrough win, whether it be in a major or on the PGA Tour.
It’s good Open Championship exotic bet, so include him in selections.
Bet: Min Woo Lee @ $3.30
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