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2019 British Open: The Official Pro Golf Now picks to Win

By Christopher O'Day

PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - APRIL 2: The Claret Jug is pictured at Royal Portrush Golf Club during a media event on April 2, 2019 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. The Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush for the first time since 1951 this summer between 18-21 of July. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - APRIL 2: The Claret Jug is pictured at Royal Portrush Golf Club during a media event on April 2, 2019 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. The Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush for the first time since 1951 this summer between 18-21 of July. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) /
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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – MAY 12: Xander Schauffele of the United States plays his shot from the 17th tee during the third round of THE PLAYERS Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 12, 2018 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – MAY 12: Xander Schauffele of the United States plays his shot from the 17th tee during the third round of THE PLAYERS Championship on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on May 12, 2018 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /

Those Yet to Win

Once we get past the top favorites, our staff’s picks spread out a little bit. In fact, we had four players each receive one vote and a second receive two votes. We broke it apart by grouping the golfers who are yet to win a major, and those who are looking for another to add to their legacy.

All of these golfers are looking for their first major. Together, their best finishes rank T-3rd, T-2nd, 2nd, 2nd, and 2nd.

Jon Rahm – +1600 (16/1)

@member4aday– Eric Sedransk’s Pick: Jon Rahm – Lock it up.

Zachary Michael Jack’s pick: Jon Rahm – He is highly motivated and in excellent form heading into olde Portrush.

Xander Schauffele – +2500 (25/1)

@jdGollihar19 – Joshua Gollihar’s Pick: Xander Schauffele – He finally quits knocking on the door by busting through it. Golf’s next superstar is born in Portrush on Sunday.

Rickie Fowler – +3300 (33/1)

Rickie Fowler has come the closest the most often out of this group. 2nd, two T-2nds, T-3rd, and four T-5ths. Less we forget his incredible 2014 run, where he finished T-5th, T-2nd, T-2nd, and T-3rd.

@CameronSalce – Cameron Salce’s Pick: Rickie Fowler – My pick for the British Open this week is Rickie Fowler to get his first major championship. Might just be wishful thinking, alas, Fowler is my pick.

Matt Kuchar – +3300 (33/1)

@kkuhrts – Kasey Kuhrts’ pick: Matt Kuchar – I like Kuchar because of his Greens and Fairways hit percentage this season, as they are both in the top 15. (His greens are 71.33%, 5th on the tour, Fairways are 69.92%, 11th on the tour) I know he isn’t one of the furthest drivers of the golf ball, but I think his ability to hit greens and fairways will outweigh that this week, and he will continue the best season of his career and win his first major at Royal Portrush.

Ian Poulter – +8000 (80/1)

@mattjcoles – Matt Coles’ Pick: Ian Poulter – I believe that Ian Poulter is going to have a good week, and hopefully the Postman can finally deliver a major.

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