The Open Championship Golf Betting: What to Look Out For

Key Factors Affecting The Open Championship

Changes since 2019

Royal Portrush hosted the Open Championship back in 2019, and since then, the course has been updated. We have taken a look at what some of the changes are heading into the tournament below:

• The length of the Par 71 course has been extended by 44 yards since 2019, to 7,381 yards.

• A new championship tee has been introduced on the 4th Hole.

• The front left portion of the green on the 1st Hole (Hughies) has been adjusted to allow for a pin position.

• The green complex on the 7th Hole (Curran Point) was rebuilt to soften the contours.

Weather Forecast

At a course where the weather can play havoc, the forecast is hugely impactful approaching the event. Portrush is known for being a difficult course to play at due to the strong winds. 

If the turf is soft and the wind is down, then this is a scoreable course where mid-to-high teens will be the target required. If the Northern Irish weather is unkind, then a repeat of 2019 may be on the cards.

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Best Open Championship Golf Betting Markets

With so many different golf betting markets available on the major, we have looked at the most popular below.

Outright Winner - A simple way to bet on The Open Championship, simply predict who you think will win the tournament overall. Get your bet right for a chance to win.

Top Finishes - Often presented with the choice of Top 5, Top 10, and Top 20, place your bets on who you think will end the tournament in these particular places.

First Round Leader - A great option for backing fast starters in morning conditions, place your bet on who you are predicting will be leading after the first round of The Open.

Live Betting - Get involved with the various in-play betting markets at The Open, including winner odds and head-to-head markets. Look out for leaderboard shifts and momentum swings for the chance to get some valuable golf odds. 

Previous Winners

Shane Lowry, back in 2019, was the most recent European winner of The Open Championship, before players from the USA and Australia took over. Here is a look at the results of the last 10 years of the oldest golfing major.

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