The Open Championship, also known as the British Open, is underway, and live betting lines are plentiful in legal online sportsbooks.
With the surge in popularity and acceptance of sports betting in the United States, the thrill of live betting and other options are hitting the odds boards in numbers. The absence of game lines for golf tournaments only amplifies the excitement, with futures, props, and live odds often taking center stage.
With golf tournaments that span multiple days, the variety of ways to bet on the competition is staggering. From daily rounds to tournament outcomes, player matchup odds, and individual holes, there’s always something new and exciting to wager on.
History of The Open Championship
The Open Championship is not just another golf tournament. It’s the oldest in the world, dating back to 1860, and the oldest continuously run Championship for golf. Its rich history, initially held in Scotland and later moved to the United Kingdom, commands respect. Today, the Open is still one of the four major tournaments for men’s golf, alongside the Masters, PGA Championship, and the U.S. Open.
Given the name, the Open is open to professional and amateur golfers. However, they must be invited or qualify for the tournament. The winner of the prestigious game is named “the Champion Golfer of the Year.”
Live Betting Odds For The Open
Betting on golf is popular among bettors since there are so many options and ways to win. With golf, live odds often take precedence, given that golfers’ schedules are different every day. Live odds typically include hole, round, and daily winners.
Below are some current futures from Bovada’s online sportsbook that are live at the time of this writing. These odds are updated daily and sometimes multiple times a day.
The Open Championship – LIVE
- Shane Lowry +175
- Scottie Scheffler +300
- Justin Rose +650
- Xander Schauffele +1000
- Patrick Cantlay +1400
- Daniel Brown +1800
- Corey Conners +2500
- Billy Horschel +2800
- Collin Morikawa +2800
- Dean Burmester +2800
- Brooks Koepka +3500
- Jason Day +3500
- Jon Rahm +4000
- Tyrrell Hatton +7000
- Joaquin Niemann +9000
- Dustin Johnson +12500
- Matthew Jordan +12500
- Alex Noren +15000
2nd Round 3-Balls – J. Rahm / T. Fleetwood / R. MacIntyre – LIVE
Hole 13 Score – R. MacIntyre
- Under Par +500
- Par -225
- Over Par +260
2nd Round 3-Balls – J. Rahm / T. Fleetwood / R. MacIntyre – LIVE
Hole 13 Score – Fleetwood
- Under Par +550
- Par -250
- Over Par +330
2nd Round 3-Balls – J. Rahm / T. Fleetwood / R. MacIntyre – LIVE
Hole 13 Score – Rahm
- Under Par +450
- Par -225
- Over Par +275