How to bet on The Open online
One of the highlights of the sporting summer, The Open is the world’s oldest golf tournament, with a history dating all the way back to 1860. Overflowing with tradition, this is the only Major held outside the USA. It draws millions of TV viewers – and millions more who love betting on the best golf in the world.
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What is The Open?
The Open – known in the US as the British Open – is the oldest golf tournament there is. And arguably the most prestigious. The battle for the Claret Jug goes back over 160 years.
The tournament, now the fourth and final Major of the year, is staged on one of a select band of links courses in the United Kingdom.
Links golf (courses next to the coastline) is different. The fairways and greens are bumpy and when the coastal wind blows, playing good golf is very tricky indeed.
The Open always attracts huge audiences and, equally, British Open betting entices huge interest in the enormous number of ways to wager on the event.
The Open: Previous winner
2021 Champion
Collin Morikawa
Morikawa won The Open with a score of 15-under-par and two strokes ahead of Jordan Spieth. The American became the first player to win on his Open Championship debut since Ben Curtis in 2003, also at Royal St George's, and the first male golfer to win two majors on debut following his 2020 PGA Championship triumph.
The Open: Most popular markets
Who will lift the Claret Jug? Appropriately enough, the British Open betting on the winner is always as open as its name.
No man has dominated in recent years – the last 13 tournaments have been won by 13 different players. Only five of those winners were American; in contrast with the other three Majors, the rest of the world provides regular winners at The Open.
However, Dustin Johnson of the USA has responded well to the unique challenge of links golf in the past and will contend. Similarly, Brooks Koepka and Tony Finau have consistently beaten The Open cut line and featured high on the leaderboard, while champion Collin Morikawa will hope to defend the Claret Jug in style.
Aside from the Americans, Spain’s Jon Rahm and Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy are the leading contenders from Europe, with 2010 champion Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa always worth keeping an eye on, having made the top three in three different majors in 2021.
Look for players in their thirties with experience of links golf and take The Open odds for young debutants with a pinch of salt. Do your research and find players who have been to the tournament before and clearly enjoy the special challenge of playing by the coast.
As well as looking for the winner of the event, you can also bet on the players who will make the cut and play all four rounds.
Finishing high enough after the first two rounds is a serious challenge. Those who do can enjoy the prestige of playing on the weekend of a Major – and the prize money is higher.
This is an example of The Open betting where a bit of research can carry you a long way. Golf’s elite do not play very often on links courses, so work out who has played well in the past. And, just as importantly, who has not.
Some of the best players in the world find it hard to adjust to the unique demands of links golf. These include the need to hit the ball low under the wind and to accept the occasional crazy bounce that can carry an apparently good drive into the rough.
Golf bets explained
Tournament Winner
The simplest golf bet you can make – although the size of the fields does add to the challenge. Who will win the tournament? Just decide on the player you think will record the lowest score over the four rounds and wager on them accordingly.
In-play betting on The Open
Just because the first player has sent his first drive flying down the fairway, that doesn't mean The Open betting has to stop.
British Open betting sites can now update odds instantaneously to reflect the action going on. That means people have the chance to keep wagering – and golf, with its breaks between shots and frequent switches in fortune, is an ideal vehicle for in-play betting.
For instance, even if Dustin Johnson puts his opening shot deep into a bunker, you can still bet on him to make the cut, and to win the tournament., likely at higher odds than he would have been before the tournament began.
The Open betting tips
When it comes to The Open betting online always focus on experienced players who have demonstrated that they are comfortable with the demands of links golf.
Whether you are betting on outright outcomes such as the winner of the tournament, or more complex bets such as over/unders, this is a key factor to consider.
The best sportsbooks carrying The Open betting odds are those who are well respected and who have invested heavily in their customer experience. It makes a big difference if you can find a broad choice of markets and can bet quickly and easily on your chosen wager.
There will always be special offers for new customers around The Open. Many, for instance, will offer a free bet when you make your first wager or offer extra places for each-way bets.
The Open betting promotions
Where will the 2022 Open be held?
The Open
The Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland
7/14/2022 - 7/17/2022
The Home of Golf will host The 150th Open at the Old Course, St Andrews. On what is sure to be a historic Open with record crowds, the world’s finest players will descend on Fife to battle it out for the Claret Jug.
It will be the record-breaking 30th time The Open Championship has been played at the Home of Golf, and the 150th tournament in the Open’s 162 year history.
The Open betting FAQs
The Open betting odds are calculated in the same way as those on any other sport. Each price is an expression of the likelihood of a particular outcome and you are paid out by multiplying your stake by those odds. The same principle applies for The Open odds online as for other methods of betting.
Sportsbooks will offer a generous variety of ways to enjoy British Open betting. You can place a simple wager on the winner of the tournament or you may wish to bet on more specific markets such as handicaps, over/unders and the result of each three-ball or two-ball.
When it comes to The Open betting sites, there is an extensive selection to choose from. However, it is wise to wager with a reputable operator that has a wealth of markets to enjoy – and that returns a decent percentage of stakes as winnings.
Most British Open betting sites seek to acquire new customers around a prestigious event like a golf Major. This is often in the form of a free bet. In return for making your first wager, your account will be credited with an amount either the same as or higher than your first stake.