British Open Championship Golf Betting Guide | 2018

British Open Championship Golf History

As we mentioned earlier, The Open Championship is the world’s oldest golf major. The first ever tournament was held at Prestwick in 1860 and the winner was Willie Park sr. The famous Claret Jug was first played for in 1872, while in 1892 the Open was played over 72 holes for the first time at St Andrew’s, a course that has become synonymous with the British Open Championship Golf.

The most successful player of all time in the British Open Championship is Harry Vardon. He won it six times in total between 1896 and 1914. Henrik Stenson holds the record for the lowest score, recording a total of -20 when he won at Royal Troon in 2016. Branden Grace’s round of 62 in 2017 is the lowest round in major history, while Jack Nicklaus holds the record for the most 2nd placed finishes with 7.

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2019 British Open Championship Golf Main Contenders

Francesco Molinari won the British Open Championship at Carnoustie in 2018 and in 2019 it will be held at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.  This tricky links course last hosted The Open back in 1951 and it was won by Max Faulkner with a score of -3. On links courses the wind can get up and the rough can be punishing, so look for players that relish those conditions. Accuracy will be key, and below our experts look at the chances of some of the main contenders for the 2019 British Open Championship.

Dustin Johnson

• PGA World Ranking: 1.

DJ, as he is affectionately known, is the current World Number One but the majors didn’t quite pan out as he would have liked this season. Many pundits predicted the floodgates would open for Johnson when he won his first major back in 2016 at the US Open. That hasn’t quite happened, and his best major finish since was 3rd at the US Open in 2018. Suspicions linger regarding Johnson’s mental strength in the biggest tournaments, but he is still the favourite for the 2019 British Open Championship at odds of 14/1 with bet365.

Best Dustin Johnson 2019 British Open Championship Odds: 14/1 bet365

Rory McIlroy

• PGA World Ranking: 7.

Rory McIlroy has had lots of ups and downs in the last couple of years and his putting has been a massive issue. The former World Number One was seen as the heir apparent to Tiger Woods, but it hasn’t materialised for the Northern Ireland man. However, he will be desperate to make a big impression on home turf in 2019 and he is well used to links golf. It has been four years since his last major win, and he would love to add major number five in 2019. He is a best price of 16/1 with William Hill for the 2019 British Open Championship.

Best Rory McIlroy 2019 British Open Championship Odds: 16/1 William Hill

Jordan Spieth

• PGA World Ranking: 9.

In 2015 Jordan Spieth took the golfing world by storm, winning both The US Open and The Masters at just 22 years old. He added The British Open Championship in 2017, and that remains his last major win. He didn’t make the cut at Carnoustie in 2018, but he did manage to finish 3rd in The Masters at Augusta. Just like McIlroy, Spieth’s putting has not been at the same level since his breakthrough in 2015 but if he sorts that out he will be a massive threat to all at odds of 16/1 with Betfred.

Best Jordan Spieth 2019 British Open Championship Odds: 16/1 Betfred

Tiger Woods

• PGA World Ranking: 26.

It has been a long road back from injury for golfing legend Tiger Woods, but he showed in 2018 he is far from a spent force. Woods’ struggles with a bad back were well chronicled, and many thought his days at the top level of the sport were done. However, he was in contention at both the British Open and the PGA Championship going into the final round in 2018, proving Tiger was back to something like his best. It would be a real fairytale if Woods managed to win the 2019 British Open Championship and he will have plenty of supporters at odds of 20/1 with bet365.

Best Tiger Woods 2019 British Open Championship Odds: 20/1 bet365

Brooks Koepka

• PGA World Ranking: 2.

Brooks Koepka announced himself as one of the best players in the world at the US Open in 2017 and two more major victories followed in 2018. The way he finished out his final round at the PGA Championship under huge pressure with Woods closing him down showed he has the mental fortitude required to remain at the top table for some time. He finished a creditable 6th at the British Open Championship in 2017 and that is his best result in this tournament, so far. It would be no surprise to see Koepka better that performance at Royal Portrush, and he looks a cracking each way bet at odds of 22/1 with Betfair.

Best Brooks Koepka 2019 British Open Championship Odds: 22/1 Betfair

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British Open Championship Golf Betting Trends

No matter what the sporting event may be, eagle eyed punters can usually spot trends and patterns that can help them turn a profit. The British Open Championship is no exception, and there are a number of things to look out for. Our golfing experts here at Sportsbetting24 know their stuff, and they reveal some British Open Championship Golf betting trends to watch out for before you place your wager.

British Open Championship Golf Trends

• Form is key so look out for players that have been performing well in the run up to the British Open Championship.
• The cream usually rises to the top in the British Open Championship, so concentrate on the higher ranked players.
• Certain courses favour accuracy, while others reward power, so always back golfers that have abilities that are suited to the venue.
• Weather conditions are hugely influential, and certain golfers relish wind and rain while others prefer the sun to shine. So, always keep an eye on the forecast.

How To Bet On The British Open Championship Golf-Some Helpful Pointers

When it comes to betting on the British Open Championship Golf, following the aforementioned trends could help you turn a profit. Punters have plenty of markets to choose from for the British Open Championship Golf, though outright win and each way bets are probably the most common wagers. If you are considering backing a player each way keep an eye out for extra place specials. Paddy Power and Betfair are usually at the forefront for extra place promotions for the British Open Championship Golf.

Lots of bookmakers, including Ladbrokes, form match betting markets (usually three-balls) where you bet on one player versus another two. These bets can be placed over a single round or for the entire tournament. Another interesting market for the British Open Championship Golf is the first round leader. If you can spot a player that has been starting fast in tournaments in the run up to the British Open Championship, he might be worth a bet to lead at the end of the first round.

British Open Championship Golf Betting Promotions

When it comes to betting on any sport we always recommend searching for the best promotions. This rings true for the British Open Championship Golf too, and there is usually no shortage of promotions for punters to take advantage of. From extra-place specials to enhanced odds, our golfing gurus reveal some of the best British Open Championship Golf betting promotions below.

Betfair British Open Championship Golf-8 Places Each Way!

Betting with Betfair is never dull and they are renowned in the industry for their original and innovative promotions across a wide range of sports. Their generous sign up bonus is worth checking out, and they run some super specials for existing customers too. For the last British Open Championship, Betfair paid out on 8 places at 1/5 odds for each way bets. Most other bookmakers only paid out on 5 or 6 places, so if you are having an each way bet on the British Open Championship Golf, get on with Betfair!

Ladbrokes Open Golf Championship-Enhanced Prices With Odds Boost!

A household name in the UK, and around the world, Ladbrokes are one of the most respected bookmakers around. They have a wealth of markets available for the British Open Championship and their prices are usually pretty decent too. The Ladbrokes Odds Boost offer ensures you can get an even bigger price if you use it for your British Open Championship Golf outright bet. You get one Odds Boost per day with Ladbrokes and it can be used on any sport that takes your fancy. Terms and conditions apply, check the Ladbrokes site for full details.

British Open Championship Golf Betting FAQs

What bookie is best for live British Open Golf betting?

Although pre-tournament bets are popular, plenty of punters love to bet in-play on the British Open too. So, what bookie is best for live British Open Golf betting? Well, the vast majority of mainstream UK bookies have live betting available for the British Open Championship Golf. This can be handy if your original selection misses the cut and you want to have another go at finding the winner. When it comes to betting live on the British Open Championship Golf, we think Betfair and Betfred are worth checking out.

What betting site has the best British Open Championship Golf betting promotions?

When it comes to betting promotions for the British Open Championship Golf three bookies stand out above the rest. Paddy Power and Betfair usually have the best extra place specials around, and Betfair paid out on 8 places each way for the British Open Championship in 2018. If you want to get the very best price on your British Open Championship Golf wager, then sign up with Ladbrokes and pump up your price with the Ladbrokes Odds Boost.

Do any betting sites have live streaming of the British Open Championship Golf?

Unfortunately, at this moment in time, no bookies that we could find had live streaming of British Open Championship Golf. Bookies like bet365 and William Hill have a wide range of sports available for their customers to stream live, but golf is not one of them. However, you may be able to stream live radio commentary of the British Open Championship on William Hill TV, so keep an eye on the schedule. It isn’t quite as good as watching it live, but it’s the next best thing!