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

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Published: July 12, 2016

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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 ended in disaster for the youngster. His bogey at the 17th, which saw him drop out of the lead and eventually finish one shot out of the play-off, was one of the defining moments of the 2015 season—and the first time in ages the 22-year-old reminded us he was human.

World Golf shared this short video on Spieth's Grand Slam chase:



Spieth has won two titles in 2016, both by a clear margin, and while his unlikely collapse at the Masters has been his most talked-about round of the season, he's quietly been playing well of late, with a top-three finish in the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational his most recent result on the PGA Tour.

Spieth's composure and short game are what set him apart, and those traits tend to be overshadowed by raw power from the tee at Royal Troon. The wind in particular can have a big impact on the course, and rough weather conditions are always a factor.

Periodic showers have also hammered the course in the past week, and per the Daily Telegraph's James Corrigan, that should favour other players:



But Spieth has a score to settle with the Open, and he likely circled this tournament on the calendar before the year even started. There are a lot of factors working against the young star, but in all likelihood, he'll be within rea...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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