The RBC Canadian Open takes the PGA Tour circus north of the border, but who are our betting tips for this week’s golf?
1904 saw the inaugural edition of the Canadian Open, which is the third-longest continually-running event on the PGA Tour.
Last year’s edition saw Nick Taylor sink a 72-foot putt to win a playoff, and become the first Canadian to win his national open in almost seven decades.
Hamilton Golf & Country Club will play host to the tournament for the seventh time, having last been the host venue in 2019.
There is also the US Women’s Open taking place this week. and you can see our picks for the second women’s major of the season right here.
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Who will win? Matt Coles takes a look at this week’s action…
RBC Heritage golf betting tips and preview
Venue: Hamilton Golf & Country Club, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Date: May 30-June 2, 2024
Course stats: Par 70, 7,079 yards
Defending champion: Nick Taylor (-17)
Shane Lowry @ 25/1 with bet365
If we look back at the 2019 RBC Canadian Open, Shane Lowry finished runner-up. This year, the event goes back to the same venue – Hamilton Golf & Country Club, and the Irishman is in great form.
After winning the Zurich Classic of New Orleans alongside his good friend Rory McIlroy, Lowry has seen an upturn in his game.
That culminated in the fifth ever round of 62 in men’s majors, as he finished in a tie for 6th at the PGA Championship at Valhalla.
Lowry is 25/1 to win at Hamilton this week, for what would be his first individual victory since the 2022 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
Adam Hadwin @ 50/1 with bet365
After waiting seven decades for a home winner at the RBC Canadian Open, could we see it in back-to-back years? There’s every chance!
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Adam Hadwin was another to play well at Hamilton in 2019, finishing the event in 6th. He also finished inside the top 15 at last year’s Canadian Open (before being tackled by a security guard as he tried to celebrate with Nick Taylor).
He is 50/1 to win the title, and if he was to do so, he would become just the sixth Canadian winner of his home national open.
Two-time winner Rory McIlroy is the favourite for this week’s RBC Canadian Open, coming in at 4/1.
What else is going on in the world of golf this week?
There is plenty of action taking place around the world this week, with the DP World Tour, Ladies European Tour and PGA Champions Tour all holding events.
The European Open will be the first of two trips to Germany for the DP World Tour this year, while the LET is in Sweden for the Dormy Open.
Following on from the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, the PGA Champions Tour sees the Principal Charity Classic in Iowa.
Who will take victory at these tournaments? Check out our betting tips for success in the rest of the week’s golf action below…
Jordan Smith @ 22/1 to win the European Open with bet365
England’s Jordan Smith has four-top 25 finishes in his last six events, including a T2 finish at the Jonsson Workwear Open in March. One of those results came at the PGA Championship, where Smith achieved his best major finish. He is 22/1 to win this week in Germany.
Gabriella Cowley @ 22/1 to win the Dormy Open with bet365
Gabs Cowley has 15 top-ten finishes in her career on the Ladies European Tour, with two of those coming in her last five events. She also finished T18 at the Jabra Ladies Open last week, so she is in good form. Can Cowley claim her first LET win this week? She is 22/1 to do so!
Bernhard Langer @ 18/1 to win the Principal Charity Classic with bet365
The German is still on the comeback train after Achilles surgery, but the 12-time senior major champion can never be counted out. Langer is 18/1 to win the Principal Charity Classic this week in a strong field, and to add to his 46 PGA Champions Tour victories.
FAQs
What is the PGA Tour?
The PGA Tour is the leading golf tour in the men’s game. The tour mainly features events in the United States, including the likes of the Players Championship and the Memorial Tournament in its 38-event calendar for the 2024 season.
What does the PGA stand for in PGA and LPGA Tour?
PGA stands for the Professional Golfers’ Association of America. The PGA of America has almost 30,000 members and it is an organisation of golf professionals in the country. The PGA Tour came from the PGA of America. The LPGA is the Ladies’ Professional Golf Association and is exactly the same as the PGA of America.
How can I watch the PGA and LPGA Tours?
Action from both the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour is shown live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom, while the action is mainly on the Golf Channel and CBS in the United States. Both tours operate a world feed which is then sent to television stations around the world.
What is the DP World Tour?
The DP World Tour (formerly known as the European Tour) is the leading men’s professional golf tour in Europe. Its headquarters are based at the Wentworth Club in Surrey, England, and the tour has 44 tournaments across 24 countries over its 2024 season.
What is the European Swing?
The 2023-2024 DP World Tour season has a different look to compared to previous years. Instead, there will be several ‘Swings’.
The ‘European Swing’ is the fourth part of the 2024 DP World Tour season, and includes seven events – visiting Germany, Belgium, Italy, Sweden and the Netherlands. For more on how the 2023-2024 season will run, read our full run-down here.
What does the DP stand for in DP World Tour?
DP stands for Dubai Port. DP World are the title sponsor of the tour. They are a multinational logistics company, specialising in cargo logistics, maritime services and free trade zones.
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How can I watch the DP World Tour?
Action from the DP World Tour is shown live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. The DP World Tour operates a world feed which is then sent to television stations around the world.
What is the Ladies European Tour?
The Ladies European Tour does exactly as it says in the name, it is the European Tour of golf for the women’s game. The 2024 schedule takes the tour around the world, much like the DP World Tour. You can see the full schedule here.
How can I watch the Ladies European Tour?
Like the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, action from the Ladies European Tour is shown on Sky Sports for viewers in the United Kingdom.
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