British Open 2016: Updated Betting Tips for Major at Royal Troon Golf Club

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Published: July 11, 2016

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Dustin Johnson overcame a long history of heartbreak at the major golf tournaments last month when he won the U.S. Open with a sensational final round. That win has seemingly unburdened Johnson, who had a reputation for choking under pressure.

Now that he has earned his first major championship, how soon will it be before Johnson adds his second? Could he make it two in a row and win the British Open at Royal Troon in Scotland this week?

The oddsmakers think it's a good possibility. Johnson has broken through on the stranglehold that the Big Three of Jason Day, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy have had on the sport. Johnson is the 13-2 favorite to win the event, according to Odds Shark. Day is the second choice at 8-1, while Spieth and McIlroy are next at 10-1. 

Johnson is on top of his game. After picking up his U.S. Open victory, he won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, and it would not be shocking to see him win at Royal Troon. Johnson's power could give him an edge over nearly every golfer in the field, with the possible exceptions of Bubba Watson, McIlroy and Day.



Johnson ranks second in shots gained off the tee and from tee to green, according to PGATour.com. That's a remarkable combination, and if his putting is decent in this tournament, it may be hard to beat him.

It would be wrong to discount Day's chances of winning this tournament, though, because he is still the top-ranked golfer in the world. When he is on his game, his short irons are so reliable that he can putt for birdie nearly every time.

When Day's putting is on point, he is almost impossible to beat. He has already won three tournaments this year and has earned more than $6.3 million in prize money.

Spieth has not been the same golfer this year that he was in 2015 when he won the Masters and U.S. Open. He had a huge lead going into the final round of the 2016 Masters, but he played himse...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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