Predicting the Open Championship winner
The fourth and final major of the year is here, offering a distinct golf experience from the first three. The finest golfers in the world will compete in the 2022 Open Championship at St. Andrews, the birthplace of the game, on a links-style course with expansive fairways, sizable greens, and possibly sweltering temperatures. Globally, sports betting fans are doing their research trying to predict the winner. But, with the star-studded list of players, it is not a straightforward affair. Fortunately, this article looks at the players most likely to win the tournament.
Rory Mcllroy
Mcllroy did not feature in the Scottish Open. However, he was in Ireland facing off with Tiger Woods last week. This means he has kept himself fresh to give his best in The Open. The golfer has also had a fantastic season, having bagged two wins already. Additionally, he also put in solid performances in the majors. He finished second at the Masters and 8th at the PGA Championship. Golf wagering fans on Betway will have him among the probable winners of the tournament. Mcllroy finished third in the 2010 Open Championship.
Shane Lowry
Lowry emerged the winner in The Open in 2019. Last year, he tied 12th and got rid of memories of 4 successive missed cuts from 2015 to 2018. His game is tailored for links golf, meaning he can send the ball low in high winds. Furthermore, he can use a penetrating draw to cut through the light wind. He was joint third at the Masters and managed a T-23 at the PGA. While he missed the US Open cut, The Open is the major he’s most comfortable with.
Matt Fitzpatrick
Matt followed up his US Open triumph with a T-6 at the Scottish Open, registering his third successive top-10 finish. However, he doesn’t have an excellent record at The Open, with his best performance, a T-20. However, he is having the best form of his entire career. Everything seems to be going his way right now. As a result, he is one of the favorites to clinch the championship.
Xander Schauffele
Schauffele goes to the tournament in excellent form, having registered back-to-back wins. He has not finished outside of the top 20 since the Masters. Additionally, he has been getting more than a stroke for each round-on approach. Additionally, he did not crack the top 10 at the US Open, which showcases how good he has been in the last month.
Other Possible Winners
Justin Thomas and Scottie Scheffler are also named by many bettors of Betway who believe they have a chance of winning the tournament. Thomas has registered the second-best course fit among all the players in the top 20 of possible winners. While he may fly under the radar this week, he remains a top player in the Official World Golf Rankings. Other familiar names being mentioned by pundits include Will Zalatoris, John Rahm, Cameron Smith, and Patrick Cantlay. You’re probably asking – what about Tiger Woods? The golfing legend can upset odds, but not many people believe he can win this one!
