The time has come for the third major of the year. The British Open always marks two things: Mid-summer and a turn back the clock in golf history. Many people never knew the true roots of the game and the wispy grass and links style courses were it.
Expect to see a little more green and slower conditions this week though. St Andrews has gotten more rain than normal, which leads me to believe that a long hitter is going to have an advantage this week, as carry yardage will be at a premium. I still think it will take -20 to win here. Book that.
British Open Expert Picks To Win
1. Jordan Spieth – As a golf historian, I would love to see Jordan hit the 3rd leg of the grand slam. He played great at the John Deere, so why not.
2. Sergio Garcia – I seem to be picking him quite a bit this year, but I do believe he will get a major before he is done. His iron play and driving accuracy will allow him to have manageable birdie putts.
3. Louis Oosthuizen – For some reason the 2010 champ here is not getting much press. Mistake. Louis is coming off the lowest 3 round total in US Open history. Too bad the tournament counted Thursday…
4. Paul Casey- Another hot horse here, Casey is starting to play up to his abilities. Expect a high finish this week.
2nd tier / Longshots to win 2015 Open Championship
1. Charl Schwartzel – He is much like Oosthuizen. Great ball striker than can have some great weeks.
2. Adam Scott – Not really a sleeper, but he has kinda gone from the next greatest thing to behind Spieth and McIlroy. The Aussie is not 2nd tier though. Expect a nice finish.
Total Sleepers to win British Open
1. Jamie Donaldson – You may remember him from his laser-like iron shot to finish off the US in the Ryder Cup. Expect more from the soft greens this week at St. Andrews. A great pick for the DraftKings league too, you can get him at a bargain price and he will not disappoint you.
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