British Open 2018: Betting odds for the 147th Open at Carnoustie

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CROMWELL, CT – JUNE 24: Paul Casey of England watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 24, 2018 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) /

Ah, yes. This one actually does make a lot of sense for the thinking gambler. Carnoustie has hosted just four Opens since 1968, and only two in the last two decades. However, it’s still classic links golf, and the skills to contend here aren’t that different from, say, St. Andrews.

So, you want to back a European player, but which one will it be? Here are some of the notable stars from that side of the pond in next week’s field.

Henrik Stenson, 25:1
Sergio Garcia, 30:1
Paul Casey, 30:1
Alex Noren, 30:1
Francesco Molinari, 30:1
Tyrrell Hatton, 40:1
Ian Poulter, 50:1
Matthew Fitzpatrick, 60:1
Thomas Pieters, 80:1

There are a few players I really love in this area. Henrik Stenson, of course, won the Claret Jug two years ago at Royal Troon, and he did just score a top-ten at the U.S. Open. Paul Casey is playing great golf, and he seems perfectly poised to contend at Carnoustie. The same can be said for Francesco Molinari, despite his tough record in the Open.

At 60:1 odds, Matthew Fitzpatrick might be the best value in this group, coming off a T-14 finish at the Scottish Open on Sunday. He was the low amateur in 2013 at Muirfield, and has been steadily improving these past few years as a pro.

While Sergio Garcia is certainly a tempting pick, it’s tough to predict his form. He’s made just one PGA TOUR cut since March, but he’s also put together back-to-back top-15 finishes in Europe. Caveat emptor – let the buyer beware.

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