PGA Picks: British Open Predictions and Betting Odds

The PGA Tour will stay put in Scotland for a second straight week as the best in the world meet up for the season’s final major, the Open Championship. Royal Troon Golf Club will be the host course this week and the field is loaded per usual for a major. We will see the return of Scottie Scheffler, who has taken the last three weeks off after winning the Travelers Championship. Rory Mcllroy will also join World No. 1 with the second-best odds after his collapse at the U.S. Open last month. He will be followed by the likes of Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, and Ludvig Aberg to stand victorious this weekend. Doc’s Sports will break down some of the best bets below for this season’s final major.  

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A Look at the Field

Here is a look at the Top 12 and ties with the lowest golf odds to win it all at online sportsbooks

Scottie Scheffler +450 – Rory Mcllroy +800 – Xander Schauffele +1100 – Collin Morikawa +1400

Ludvig Aberg +1600 – Bryson DeChambeau +1800 – Jon Rahm +2200 – Tyrrell Hatton +2500

Tommy Fleetwood +2500 – Brooks Koepka +3000 – Viktor Hovland +3000 – Cameron Smith +4000

Course Characteristics of Those Who Can Win or Secure Winning Golf Bets

Royal Troon has changed since the last time the public saw the course in 2016’s version of the Open Championship. Many of the renovations come in the form of added yardage to beef up the course against the world’s best. There was a total of 195 yards added to the layout, taking Troon from 7,190 yards to 7,385 yards. Nine new tee boxes were added, including a new back tee on No. 10 that makes the drive completely blind. Yardage was added to the par five 6th hole, making it 623 total yards, which is the longest hole in Open Championship history. The final six holes provide a long and challenging finish back into the wind. Overall, the course is more like Royal Liverpool than St. Andrews. Many of the holes are protected by pot bunkers, making touch around the green extremely important.

Rory Mcllroy +800

Oh Rory! Mcllroy was so close to capturing the U.S. Open title last month, before botching a pair of three-foot putts over the final three holes in demoralizing fashion. He decided to take a break and recharge by taking three weeks off. It looks like the rest served him well as he looked great last week in his return at the Scottish Open, posting a T4 finish. Mcllroy was dialed in with his driver, gaining 5.4 strokes off-the-tee for the week, which ranked second in the field. His history at the Open Championship is better than anyone in the field with six top-six finishes in his last nine appearances. Do not let his finish at the U.S. Open sway you away as he has been on a tear, finishing no worse than T15 in his last six starts, which include a victory, two T4s, and the runner-up at the U.S. Open. Look for Rory to be super-focused this week.

Tommy Fleetwood +2500

I have been waiting for Fleetwood to be in the winner’s circle and this could be the week he breaks through. The Englishman has recorded four top-15 finishes in his last six starts at the Open Championship. Tommy was the leader after Day 1 last year, finished 4th at St. Andrews in 2022, and a runner-up at Royal Portrush. He is superb with his driver and excels in windy conditions using his imagination to shape and view approach shots. This is a great price for someone who ranks inside the top-20 in total driving, scrambling in difficult conditions, putting on slow greens, recent approach play, bogey avoidance, and strokes gained total on links courses. Fleetwood checks all the boxes this week in Scotland.

Tony Finau +5000

Finau is playing some of the best golf of his career and there is a ton of value with his price tag as she tries to capture his first major championship. He is coming off back-to-back top-five finishes at the U.S. Open and Travelers Championship. He has gained over 2.5 strokes on approach in five straight events and over 1.5 strokes putting in his last three. He finished 18th in his debut Open appearance at Royal Troon in 2016. He also has a ninth-place finish at Carnoustie, third-place finish at Royal Portrush, and a 15th-place finish at Royal St. George’s. I am expecting another stellar performance from the 34-year-old, who also ranks first in this field in windy conditions. Take Big Tony to win across the pond this week.

Golf Picks: Who to Consider This Week:

To win: Mcllroy, Fleetwood, Finau

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