British Open Odds 2015: Early Lines and Predictions for Top Sleepers in Field

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Published: July 13, 2015

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There's nothing quite like an Open Championship at St Andrews' Old Course.

Scotland's seaside track has played host to some of the greatest memories of this prestigious tournament. From Tiger Woods' dominating performance in 2000 to gain his first Open Championship victory, to Jack Nicklaus' tear-jerking farewell on the Swilcan Bridge and all of the epic collapses by tournament leaders who were unfortunate enough to find themselves buried in Hell Bunker or the Road Bunker.

In a picturesque location just off the North Sea, the Old Course is a sight to behold; however, with its beauty comes a bevy of impediments. A total of 112 bunkers line the 7,305-yard, par-72 track, and swirling winds are always an issue, as judging the course's distances can become problematic in the blink of an eye. Things don't get any easier on the putting surface, as massive double greens await plenty of three putts.

So, who has what it takes to navigate this treacherous track? Well, Vegas oddsmakers have put together a list of their favorites, but there are some sleepers to keep an eye on as well. That said, let's take a look at the tournament's favorites and highlight a few players who didn't make the short list but could still make some noise at St Andrews.

 

Open Championship Favorites



The full tournament can be found at Odds Shark.

 

Analyzing Top Sleepers

Martin Kaymer (35-1 odds)



It's been a tale of two continents for Martin Kaymer in 2015. The German hasn't produced many notable results when playing in the United States. In fact, of his eight tournaments played on U.S. soil this year, he's finished no better than a tie for 31st in the WGC-Cadillac Championship and has missed four cuts. It's a completely different story across the pond.

On the European Tour, Kaymer has been far more successful. He has...
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