The only winner the RBC Canadian Open has had in the previous four years is back to tee it up as the betting favorite. That’s a little misleading since the tournament was shuttered for two years due to COVID, however it doesn’t take away from the fact that Rory McIlroy has enjoyed his stays north of the border in recent years. McIlroy opened as the prohibitive favorite seeking his third straight title on a third different course. McIlroy won at Hamilton G&CC in 2019 and after a two-year hiatus triumphed again at St. George’s last year. He became the second player in the last five editions to go back-to-back joining Jhonattan Vegas (2016-17). Corey Conners is the top-ranked Canadian in the field leading a contingent of around 20 Canucks in the field. Visit BookMaker.eu for a complete updated list of betting odds when you’re ready to place a wager.
RBC Canadian Open Betting Odds
Rory McIlroy +450
Cameron Young +1350
Tyrrell Hatton +1350
Matthew Fitzpatrick +1350
Sam Burns +1475
Corey Conners +2050
Shane Lowry +2350
Justin Rose +2350
Tommy Fleetwood +2550
Sahith Theegala +3250
Keith Mitchell +4350
Adrian Meronk +4750
Ludvig Aberg +5750
Lee Hodges +6050
Matt Kuchar +6050
Adam Hadwin +6250
Adam Svensson +6650
Alex Smalley +7050
Joseph Bramlett +7350
Nicolai Hojgaard +7350
Seong-Hyeon Kim +7500
Mark Hubbard +7550
Eric Cole +8050
Nick Taylor+8050
Ben Griffin+8500
Garrick Higgo+8550
Vincent Norrman+8550
Aaron Rai+9000
Brendon Todd+9000
Brandon Wu +9050
Michael Thorbjornsen +9050
Mackenzie Hughes +9050
Michael Kim+9350
Will Gordon+10000
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Corey Conners +2050
The history for Canadian players at their national open hasn’t been good, but that could change this week with Conners. At No. 29 in the OWGR he’s the highest ranked local with the pressure being thick. His prowess as a ball-striker on an unfamiliar track should give him an advantage, especially on the more difficult front nine. He also enters on a run of solid form with a T12 at the PGA Championship and T8 at the Wells Fargo following his triumph at the Texas Open all since the beginning of April.
Tommy Fleetwood +2550
A streak of three straight top 20s that included a T5 at the Wells Fargo ended with a mystifying MC at the Schwab. I guess Fleetwood isn’t automatic, but he rarely misses the weekend in consecutive events so backing him makes sense. Another prolific ball-striker, Fleetwood keeps it between the lines, which will go a long way to making him a contender. And his price isn’t too bad, either.
Rory McIlroy +450
I don’t often back the favorite and rarely do I go with a player whose odds are as short at McIlroy’s. I didn’t say never and there’s a reason for that; McIlroy owns this tournament no matter where it’s played. I’m not sure he’s too concerned about a three-peat, but it’s something that has never happened at this tournament and it’s been over a decade since we last saw three consecutive wins at the same event on Tour. That will make the chase more interesting as McIlroy preps for the U.S. Open after two straight top 10s.
Adrian Meronk +4750
A stellar season on the DP World Tour earned Meronk a sponsor exemption and he’s ready to showcase his skills. Winner of the Italian Open just last month, Meronk has a pair of wins this season to go along with two other top 5s, most recently at the KLM Open a week ago. In between those two starts, Meronk had a solid showing at the PGA Championship finishing among the top 40 proving he’s a threat wherever he plays.
Justin Rose +2350
With this tournament’s nomadic existence it’s hard to judge how a player might perform. Rose had a nice close last year at St. George’s with a 10-under 60 to finish fourth. That’s something that sticks with a man no matter the venue. And his game is trending in the right direction with six straight paydays among the top 36 with the last two starts putting Rose among the top 12. His ball-striking should be rewarded on this course and I like his chances.
Course: Oakdale Golf & Country Club – 7,264 yards, Par 72
Oakdale Golf & Country Club is nearly a century old but will be hosting this tournament for the first time. Situated in Ontario’s capital of Toronto, the property consists of three courses with a composite of all three used in the layout. According to the PGA Tour website the distance stretches to 7,264 yards at par 72 with only Angus Glen (2002, 2007) measured longer for this tournament. The use of three courses makes for an interesting layout. The front nine has a lot more acreage with thick rough and we’ll likely see higher scores out of the gate. Four consecutive par 4s ranging from 460-490 yards will keep things interesting. The club underwent a major renovation in 2018 with last year’s qualifier the only significant event to take place at Oakdale. That levels the playing field but could, however, give Canadian players a slight edge.
TV Coverage: Golf Channel, CBS
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