Golf’s major championships are like the Super Bowl for sports bettors. And with The Open Championship the final major of the ‘Super Season’, this is the last chance this year to make some additional coin on a little side action. The proposition bets are plentiful for the 149th Open and BookMaker.eu has everything you need. With the return of The Open after a one-year COVID induced layoff, the excitement is palpable. The best players in the world always make for an extended prop menu giving punters plenty of wagering opportunities.
There are, of course, the usual pick the winner and matchup bets. And the major championships bring out a host of additional wagering options. If you’re looking for a little side action, BookMaker is the right place. Let’s take a look at some of the prop bet options and find out where you can make additional coin while wagering on the 149th Open Championship.
The Open Championship Prop Bets at BookMaker.eu
With such a packed field of exceptional golfers, it would be easy to feel uncomfortable about your pre-tournament pick to win the Claret Jug. If your confidence is wavering, fear not, that’s because you can hedge your bet and throw down on a top-5 or a top-10 finish. And if you just can’t wait until the weekend how about dropping some shekels on the first round-leader. You can take care of all that at BookMaker.eu. But first let’s take a look at one of the most popular props. Dropping an ace is the most exciting shot in golf and with the game’s best on hand we should certainly see one, right? Hold your horses, Tonto. Royal St. George’s Golf Club is a beast.
Will there be a Hole-in-One at The Open Championship?
Yes -160
No +120
The odds suggest someone will hole out on one of the par 3s. And we could even see a guy like Bryson DeChambeau reach a par 4. When The Open was last played on this course back in 2011 there were two aces with Dustin Johnson knocking one in on the 16th hole. There are a few gettable holes and if the weather cooperates it’s possible, so much so that oddsmakers are making YES the favorite. But at this joint you can’t trust the elements and the undulating surface and fast greens make it difficult. And there’s value in playing NO so that’s what I’m going to do.
The Open Championship First Round Leader
Jon Rahm +1500
Brooks Koepka +2500
Jordan Spieth +2500
Justin Thomas +2800
Rory McIlroy +2800
Xander Schauffele +2800
The favorites to hold the lead after 18 holes are shown above, but there is a complete list for every betting category available at BookMaker. A familiar face sits at the top of the list and he’s also the betting favorite to win the whole enchilada. Rahm won the U.S. Open last month, but his finish was more dramatic than his start. Rahm was two shots off the lead after Day 1. And with the amount of talent walking the links we could see changes every day. So who’s the best option? Well, I can see Rory McIlroy getting off to a fast start being an accomplished links player. And it’s in his best interest after floundering in his most recent starts.
If you’re looking to make a splash with a prop, how about backing Russell Henley at +9000 for the first-round lead. He opened with a 67 at Torrey Pines for a share of the early lead and he matched that score in his last two starts. A strong wind player with Open history, Henley had the lead after 18 holes in his last two U.S. Open starts.
The Open Championship Top 5 Finish
Jon Rahm +185
Brooks Koepka +350
Xander Schauffele +400
Dustin Johnson +450
Jordan Spieth +450
Rory McIlroy +450
The Open Championship Top 10 Finish
Jon Rahm -110
Xander Schauffele +165
Brooks Koepka +175
Jordan Spieth +175
Dustin Johnson +200
Justin Thomas +200
Rory McIlroy +200
Using these props is a nice backup plan if you have reservations about laying down on an outright. There isn’t much value picking the top golfers for a top-10 finish. Koepka is about as close to a sure thing as you’re going to get since he ups his game in majors. He finished among the top-5 in every major during 2019 and has two more top-5s this season. One player to keep an eye on is Louis Oosthuizen. We don’t remember who finished second in a major unless you do it twice in a row, and that’s what Oosthuizen did at the PGA Championship and U.S. Open. By no fault of his own he placed behind the eventual winner which should inspire him to finally make the leap. And he definitely has the game to do it along with a nice price. He’s listed at +650 for a top-5 while the price drops to +225 for a top-10.
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