Scottie Scheffler has found himself as the outright favorite in a major golf tournament for the fourth time this year, with a +500 price going into the 152nd Open Championship. This feat puts him in elite company as one of the few players to hold such a distinction. In fact, Scheffler is the first player since Tiger Woods in 2013 to be favored outright in every major tournament in a calendar year. Woods accomplished this feat an impressive 12 times in his career. The betting public has also shown confidence in Scheffler, with him attracting 9.3% of bets and 19.6% of the handle at various sportsbooks.
Despite his favorite status, Scottie Scheffler faces challenges in maintaining his position at the top. He has been able to stay as the favorite in majors this year due to his strong performance in the PGA Tour regular season, winning multiple tournaments and even claiming victory at the Masters. However, Scheffler has yet to secure a major championship outside of Augusta National in his career. Additionally, the Open Championship has historically been less favorable to American players, with Americans winning only 47% of the time since 1950. This adds pressure to players like Scheffler to defy the odds and come out on top.
While Scottie Scheffler leads the pack as the favorite, Rory McIlroy is not far behind with +800 odds at the Open Championship. McIlroy maintains a strong position as the second-favorite, garnering 6.8% of the ticket and 10.3% of the handle at various sportsbooks. Other notable contenders include popular Europeans like Ludvig Åberg (14-1), Tommy Fleetwood (22-1), and Jon Rahm (25-1). Rising star Robert MacIntyre, who recently won the Scottish Open, also enters the competition with odds of 45-1. Despite his recent success, MacIntyre has not attracted as much attention from bettors compared to other players.
Scottie Scheffler’s journey in major golf tournaments is a mix of success and challenges. While he has managed to secure the favorite status in several events this year, he still faces the daunting task of winning outside of Augusta National and overcoming the historical trends of American players at the Open Championship. With strong contenders like Rory McIlroy and other European stars in the mix, Scheffler’s path to victory is far from guaranteed. As he prepares to take on the competition at the 152nd Open Championship, Scheffler will need to showcase his skills and mental fortitude to secure a major championship title and solidify his place among golf’s elite.
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