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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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WISLEY, SURREY – JULY 02: Francesco Molinari of Italy is pictured with the Claret Jug Open trophy during a Francesco Molinari Media Day at The Wisley on July 02, 2019 in Wisley, Surrey. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
WISLEY, SURREY – JULY 02: Francesco Molinari of Italy is pictured with the Claret Jug Open trophy during a Francesco Molinari Media Day at The Wisley on July 02, 2019 in Wisley, Surrey. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) /

Trying for a repeat

As mentioned in the intro, Francesco Molinari is trying to do something that hasn’t happened at the British Open since 2007-2008, when Paddy Harrington won both events. After a strong finish last year to overtake Kevin Kisner, Molinari heads to this year’s event tying for the 9th best odds to win the British Open.

Francesco Molinari – +2800 (28/1)

@golfcoachoday – Chris O’Day’s Pick: Francesco Molinari – I like Molinari to repeat as British Open Champ. Brooks Koepka has shown that it is possible to repeat as a major winner. Why Not Molinari?

He played well for the most part at last year’s British Open, shooting 70-72, and then turning it on come the weekend where he shot 65-69. He took home the victory by two strokes, and I see him playing well again this year.

Other than his putting, the other three facets of his game are pretty strong. He is accurate off the tee, has a good short game, and is fantastic out of the bunkers.

He placed T-16th at the U.S. Open, and T-5th at The Masters after an unimpressive final round. Going back to the British Open, I see Molinari regaining the confidence from last year and taking home this year’s Claret Jug.

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There you have it. The official staff picks for this years British Open from us here at Pro Golf Now. With nothing but bragging rights on the line, some of us will be a lot happier than others come Monday Morning. Best of luck to everyone playing in the final major of 2019.

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