British Open Odds 2016: Predictions for Top Favorites Heading into Royal Troon

Royal Troon Golf Club will host the British Open for the ninth time in its storied history in 2016, as the world’s top golfers have traveled to Scotland for the third major on this year’s calendar. Former Claret Jug winner Rory McIlroy is joined by stars such as Jordan Spieth and Jason Day, but this year’s field is deep and talented, including a whole bunch of in-form golfers. Here’s a look at the latest Open odds, courtesy of Odds Shark:       Jordan Spieth For Spieth, the 2016 British Open will be one of redemption, after last year’s championship... 

British Open 2016: Start Time, Live Stream, TV Schedule, Odds and Predictions

The world’s oldest major golf competition gets under way on Thursday when the 2016 British Open begins at Royal Troon Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland. Some of the biggest names in the sport will be participating in the 145th edition of the competition, including Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and world No. 1 Jason Day.  The Ayrshire course will host the tournament for the ninth year, with Zach Johnson returning to defend his 2015 crown.  Read on for a closer look at what to expect, but first here are all the details you need to ensure you catch all the... 

The Open Championship 2016: Full Guide to This Year’s Tournament at Royal Troon

If it feels like The Open is here a bit soon this year, you’re right. The European-based leg of the golfing Grand Slam was moved up a week in 2016 to allow players time to prepare for next month’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. It’s been 12 years since the Royal Troon Golf Club—about 35 miles southwest of Glasgow, Scotland—hosted the Open Championship, which unheralded American Todd Hamilton won in 2004. Now 50, Hamilton hasn’t managed better than a tie for 15th in any major since. In fact, he hasn’t won another tournament and is now on the Champions... 

The Open Championship Odds 2016: Favorites to Win the Claret Jug

The Open Championship is a weather fanatic’s dream. With whipping wind, zigzagging rain and billowing wind breakers, the Open Championship is a golfer’s nightmare. That’s what makes it so fun to watch from the comforts of our homes. If the year’s first two majors are any indication, we could be in for a surprise this week. Danny Willett and Dustin Johnson became first-time winners at the Masters and U.S. Open, respectively, while many of the usual suspects chased them up the fairways late. Who will take home the Claret Jug at Royal Troon this week? Let’s take... 

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

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... 

British Open Picks 2016: Dark-Horse Candidates to Win

Links golf fans, rejoice! British Open week is here. And if you’re looking to wager some literal or figurative coin on the action from Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland, we have you covered.  Depending on your sportsbook of choice, there are around 25 golfers at odds of 60-1 or better. So for our purposes, we’ll look at everyone 60-1 and higher as a dark horse, with some golfers in this rundown listed as high as 200-1. Mostly, our dark-horse players are either surging at the moment or are steady-handed veterans playing respectable golf who aren’t likely to shoot themselves... 

Jordan Spieth Will Not Play for Team USA at 2016 Rio Olympics

Jordan Spieth will not represent the United States at the 2016 Rio Olympics, as Bob Harig of ESPN.com and Brian Wacker of PGATour.com each reported Monday. The 22-year-old golf star spoke about his decision to skip this year’s Games on Tuesday, courtesy of WeiUnderPar.com’s Stephanie Wei:  The top four players in the world— Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and Spieth—have now all withdrawn from the tournament. Day, Johnson and McIlroy each cited concerns about the Zika virus when discussing why they wouldn’t participate in the Games, according to the... 

British Open 2016 Tee Times and Pairings for Royal Troon Golf Club Announced

The Open Championship revealed its tee times for Thursday’s and Friday’s play at the 145th iteration of the tournament at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland on Monday, with the trio of Rory McIlroy, Hideki Matsuyama and Bubba Watson highlighting the groups.  Here are the top pairings for Thursday and Friday: For the full list of tee times, be sure to check out TheOpen.com. Last year’s winner, Zach Johnson, will surely be among the favorites for the title, though The Open Championship hasn’t had a back-to-back winner since Padraig Harrington pulled off... 

British Open 2016: Field Odds, Favorites and Tournament Preview

The oldest major in golf makes its way back into the spotlight this Thursday as the 2016 British Open gets underway at Royal Troon Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland, with some of the biggest names of the game in attendance. This will be the ninth time the Ayrshire venue has hosted the tournament, and Zach Johnson is making his way back across the pond with long odds to retain his British crown. Heading into the competition, Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and world No.1 Jason Day are joint favourites to claim the Claret Jug, with the former of that trio the only one to have lifted it in the past (2014). Royal... 

British Open Odds 2016: Vegas Projections for Top Stars in This Year’s Field

The top golfers in the world have descended on Scotland for the 2016 Open Championship, the third major on the calendar and the ninth to be held on the Old Course of Royal Troon Golf Course in South Ayrshire. Oddsmakers have Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Jason Day as the co-favourites entering the tournament, which is set to start on Thursday, ahead of the likes of Dustin Johnson, Adam Scott and Rickie Fowler. The field is stacked with possible contenders, however, including the dangerous Danny Willett. Here’s a look at the British Open odds, per Odds Shark (odds accurate as of Sunday,... 

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