The Open Championship at St Andrews requires specific skills for success: excellent putting, accurate driving to avoid bunkers, and experience on links courses. Here are the best betting options for the 150th Open Championship:

Rory McIlroy (+1000)

• Currently 3rd in SG: off-the-tee, 8th in SG: putting, 1st in total strokes gained
• Strong Open Championship history with four top-5 finishes between 2014-18
• T3 finish at St Andrews in 2010, including opening round 63
• Recent major form: 2nd, 8th, and T5 in last three majors

Jordan Spieth (+1600)

• Exceptional links golf record: T4 at St Andrews (2015), Open Champion (2017), T9 (2018), 2nd (2021)
• Strong Masters history aligns with St Andrews success pattern
• Recent form: Top-10 finish at Scottish Open

Tony Finau Top 20 (+160)

• Consistent Open Championship performer: Never missed cut in 5 starts
• Two top-10 finishes including solo 3rd in 2019
• Ranks top 20 in SG: off-the-tee and 9th in SG: tee-to-green

Shane Lowry Top 20 (+130)

• 2019 Open Champion
• Recent major success: T12 at 2021 Open, T3 at 2022 Masters
• Strong stats: Top-10 ranks in approach, tee-to-green, and overall strokes gained

Sam Burns (+4500) - Value Longshot

• Three victories this season
• Ranks 13th in SG: putting, 12th in approach, 9th in total
• Showed links potential with opening 67 at Scottish Open
• Solid value given recent Open Champions' odds patterns

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