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2024 British Open Odds & Picks: Cameron Smith

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The final major of the 2024 golf season begins Thursday in South Ayrshire, Scotland, home of Royal Troon, a true jewel of the British Open course rotation.

Troon is one of the greatest links courses in the world. Golf's top players will have to navigate dunes, pot bunkers, and, of course, the elements. Most days on the west coast of Scotland include rainy spells, and sometimes, the wind gusts in from the Firth of Clyde, driving up scores. The back nine at Troon can be especially punishing, with some of the course’s longest holes playing into a prevailing wind.

The British Open is often referred to as "The Open Championship," and the winner earns the title Champion Golfer of the Year. That honor currently belongs to Brian Harman, who won at Royal Liverpool this year. The favorite this year, however, is Scottie Scheffler, the reigning Masters champion, who has enjoyed a splendid season. Other top contenders include Rory McIlroy, who's gone 10 years without a victory in a major, Xander Schauffele, who won the PGA Championship in May, and Bryson DeChambeau, who won the U.S. Open last month.

Who'll win the Claret Jug this year, and how should you bet the British Open? Let's take a look at some of the top contenders and assess their chances.

Let's take a closer look at our top 2024 British Open odds and picks for Cameron Smith.

2024 British Open Odds & Picks: Cameron Smith

Cameron Smith Stats to Know

  • Best Odds to Win: +4500 (DraftKings, BetRivers)
  • World Ranking: 77
  • Best British Open finish: 1 (2022)
  • Last four British Open finishes: 33, 1, 33, 20
  • Last four tournament finishes: 6, 9, 32, 48

Cameron Smith British Open Course History

A phenomenal short game translates well to the Open Championship. Cameron Smith came roaring back from a four-stroke deficit to win the 2022 Open at St. Andrews, which is the most similar course to Royal Troon in the Open Championship rota.

Cameron SmithRecent Form

Smith has only missed one cut this season to go with six top-10 finishes. These numbers are skewed by his residency on the LIV Tour. He is also much better than his official world golf ranking (also LIV-influenced).

Cameron Smith 2024 British Open Betting Outlook

Royal Troon will certainly reward golfers of the mulleted Aussie’s ilk. He is a screaming value at 45-1 to win his second Claret Jug. There is no more lethal golfer in the world with a wedge and putter than Smith. If he can manage a decent game off the tee, he will far exceed his odds.

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