After an exciting conclusion to the 2016 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, the best golfers in the planet now shift their focus to the year’s third major – the British Open. It’s bound to be one exciting tournament, with major champions Jason Day, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson teeing off at this week’s event.
Who will emerge victorious and lift the famous Claret Jug? Read on below as a bunch of experts sound off on their picks for this major tournament. While you’re at it, you can check out our high-value long shots for the British Open Golf Championship.
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Sports Chat Place
Expert
Winner
Randy Chambers
Dustin Johnson
Randy Chambers of Sports Chat Place has made his pick and it is the red-hot Dustin Johnson (+800) who he believes will win the British Open this week. The South Carolina native has been playing some incredible golf of late, mustering victories in his last two starts at the U.S. Open and WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. Johnson also has some history at the Open Championship, finishing runner-up in 2011 and nabbing a T9 in 2012. DJ is the ultimate momentum player so it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him capture his third consecutive title at Royal Troon this week.
U.S. Golf TV
Expert
Winner
Troy Klongerbo
Adam Scott
Troy Klongerbo of U.S. Golf TV believes that Adam Scott (+2,000) will finally win the British Open this weekend. He has been playing some excellent golf of late, finishing in the top-20 in four of his last five starts. The Australian has had some success in this tournament in the past as well, notching top-10s in each of his last four British Open starts. He came so close to winning the Open Championship back in 2012 but a shocking final-round collapse saw Scott hand the title to veteran Ernie Els.
What makes Scott such a huge threat in every golf event that he competes on is his outstanding play from tee to green. He is tops in the PGA Tour in strokes gained in that particular department with an impressive 2.055 average. That will be a crucial weapon for Scott when navigating the tough Royal Troon course.
Sports Unbiased
Expert
Winner
Adam Solowiei
Rory McIlroy
Adam Solowiei has made his choice and it is Rory McIlroy (+900) who he thinks will win the British Open this week. What makes McIlroy such a good pick in his eyes is his outstanding record in this tournament. The Ulsterman has two top-5 finishes in the Open Championship including a victory at Royal Liverpool back in 2014. He’s also one of the hottest golfers on Tour right now, notching five top-5 finishes in his last nine starts. With the form that he is in right now and his experience with this particular event, McIlroy has an excellent chance of nabbing his fifth major title this coming weekend.
