British Open Field 2016: Predictions and Vegas Betting Odds for Notable Sleepers

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Published: July 12, 2016

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Uncertainty among the favorites could lead to a surprising win from one of a number of sleepers at the 2016 British Open, which starts Thursday.

The Big Three of Rory McIlroy, Jason Day and Jordan Spieth have been the clear favorites at most events they have entered over the last two seasons. However, a strong performance by Dustin Johnson at the U.S. Open in June has made him the top option among bettors heading into the third major of the year.

Still, there are a handful of underrated competitors who have a chance to provide a big payoff for those who have faith in them to win it all. Here is a look at the odds to win The Open Championship along with a few golfers with long odds to target.

        



Complete field and tee times available at PGATour.com.

          

Predicted Sleepers Matt Kuchar

It has already been a big week for Matt Kuchar, who will get a chance to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in place of Spieth, per Todd Lewis of Golf Channel. Ron Mintz of Sporting News believes the American could perform well in Rio:



The same things that make him a contender at the Olympics could make him a threat in Ayrshire, Scotland, at Royal Troon Golf Club.

Kuchar is always among the most consistent golfers on tour, and that is especially true as of late. Despite a relatively poor showing at the U.S. Open, he has finished in the top six in five of the last six events. This includes his recent tie for third at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

In 18 total events this year, Kuchar has eight top-10 finishes and just one missed cut. After being close to winning so many times, he now has a chance to break through at The Open Championship.

      

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