British Open Odds 2014: Early Lines and Predictions for Top Sleepers in Field

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Published: July 14, 2014

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Because of the unique challenge links golf presents, the British Open often produces the most surprising results of the four PGA majors. From Ben Curtis to Louis Oosthuizen, recent champions have often emerged from nowhere to hold off more vaunted golfers.

Royal Liverpool hosted one of the lower-scoring majors in recent history, as Tiger Woods won the event in 2006 at 18 under par. Making just his second start after returning from a debilitating back injury, Woods is no longer in his accustomed position as the bona fide favorite, as the pre-tournament odds illustrate:



However, that does not eliminate him from consideration. In fact, digging past the top favorites, a few dark horses stand out as particularly threatening contenders to win the Claret Jug this weekend. Below are predictions for where some of the top sleepers will finish, as well as forecasts for their form headed into the week.



 

Phil Mickelson: Top 15



It feels strange labeling the defending champion a dark horse, but Mickelson had accrued just two top-10 finishes in 19 Open Championship starts before winning his first Claret Jug last year.

Despite failing to accrue a top-10 finish all season on the PGA circuit, a move overseas could actually benefit the 44-year-old. As the Associated Press (via Golf.com) relays, Mickelson has adjusted his game to embrace the quirks inherent in links golf:

Mickelson is a big fan of the old Scottish courses -- and of Scotland in general. And he has learned to embrace the quirky challenges that characterize links golf, such as playing in fierce winds and dealing with the unpredictable bounce on undulating fairways, which is some feat given his Californian roots.

"I would love to be able to get out and play in that stuff that I never get a chance to back home, and have actually started to play pretty well in over the years," he said. ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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