Now that the US Open is behind us, we can look forward to this year’s edition of the oldest golf tournament in the world: the 152nd Open. Not only the oldest, but the Open Championship is also one of the most anticipated, prestigious, and spectated golf tournaments in the world.
Plus, the result of the US Open has inspired much speculation about what this upcoming Scottish-hosted tournament has in store. The player with the second-highest ranking in the world, Rory McIlroy, was last seen storming off the course at Pinehurst following world no.10 Bryson DeChambeau’s victory. World no.1 Scottie Scheffler, on the other hand, didn’t even make the top 20.
These interesting recent developments have impacted bookies predictions ahead of the Open next month. Using the sports betting platforms listed by bettingsites.ltd, you can place a bet on the upcoming tournament using the following odds and predictions:
Scottie Scheffler, 5-1
Despite being the current highest-ranked golf player in the world, Scottie Scheffler didn’t even make the top 20 at the recent US Open. However, that’s not to say that his 2024 season has been completely negative for the player.
Scheffler has won 40% of the events he has played so far this year; he also won the Masters in April for the second time and has finished in top-10 positions a total of 12 times this year. Overall, Scheffler has performed phenomenally so far in 2024, which is why he’s currently the bookies’ favourite.
Scheffler has won around $1.8 million (£1,419,606) for every tournament he’s taken part in this year, which contributes to his impressive net worth of $90 million (£70,980,300).
Rory McIlroy, 13-2
Rory McIlroy’s track record for this year doesn’t compete with that of Scheffler, that’s why his main rival has shorter odds than him. However, McIlroy has bagged some PGA tour victories this season. In April, his team-up with Shane Lowry proved successful, winning McIlroy his 25th PGA tour victory overall. Then a month later he won the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship, which marked his 26th PGA tour victory.
On the other hand, there have also been some difficult losses. While he came second at the US Open, McIlroy bogeyed three out of the four final holes. This allowed Bryson DeChambeau to win by just one shot. Even worse, at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March, McIlroy finished 14 shots behind Scheffler, hence why he’s the second favourite and not the first.
Bryson DeChambeau, 11-1
Bryson DeChambeau is the third favourite to win the Open Championship thanks to his range and ability to play consistently well on any course. The courses at the first three majors of the 2024 season were significantly different in terms of layout, length, and overall difficulty. This variety of play didn’t phase DeChambeau.
For example, Pinehurst no.2 is known for its crowned greens and sandy waste areas, whereas Augusta National is known for its fast and sloping greens and water hazards. Despite these differences, DeChambeau has not only played well but also entertained the crowds with his impressive shots. His victory over McIlroy at the US Open this year marked the second championship that DeChambeau had won, having also been victorious at the 2020 edition of the US Open.
Xander Schauffele, 14-1
Xander Schauffele is definitely one to watch at the upcoming Open Championships, having broken several records already and won his first major this year. Schauffele landed a birdie on the final hole at the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in May, winning the tournament. Not only is this impressive, but he also did it with a score of 21 under par – officially the best major championship score to par.
Should he continue to play this well, there’s a chance Schauffele could win his second major championship at the Open a mere matter of months after his first.
Ludvig Aberg, 14-1
Ludvig Aberg only turned pro in June 2023, but the 24-year-old has already left an impression on the world of golf. After his performance at the Ryder Cup last year, Aberg quickly climbed the world rankings and currently sits at number 4.
Aberg’s championship debut was made at the 2024 Masters, where he came second. The Swedish golfer’s meteoric rise is definitely worth betting on next month.
Other odds
Here’s a list of golfers that’ll win you many times your stake at betting sites like these should they pull off an unexpected victory:
- Viktor Hovland 16-1
- Collin Morikawa 16-1
- Tommy Fleetwood 21-1
- Jon Rahm 24-1
- Shane Lowry 29-1
- Brooks Koepka 30-1
- Patrick Cantlay 31-1
- Cameron Smith 31-1
- Joaquin Niemann 33-1
- Matt Fitzpatrick 34-1
- Tony Finau 34-1
- Max Homa 38-1
