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2024 British Open Odds & Picks: Jordan Spieth

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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 Jordan Spieth.

2024 British Open Odds & Picks: Jordan Spieth

Jordan Spieth Stats to Know

  • Best Odds to Win: +8000 (FanDuel)
  • World Ranking: 36
  • Best British Open finish: 1 (2017)
  • Last four British Open finishes: 23, 8, 2, 20
  • Last four tournament finishes: CUT, 26, 63, 41

Jordan Spieth British Open Course History

Jordan Spieth has enjoyed a highly decorated career at the British Open, recording an outright win at Royal Birkdale in 2017. When Spieth last played an Open at Royal Troon in 2016, the Texan recorded a modest T30 finish. He's recorded a top-25 finish or better in each Open Championship since then.

Jordan Spieth Recent Form

Spieth has been struggling in 2024. He started with a couple of top-10 finishes, but a DQ for an erroneous scorecard at the Genesis after shooting a 66 sent Spieth into a tailspin. He's failed to record a top-25 finish since that happened, and he missed the cut at the Scottish this past week.

Jordan Spieth 2024 British Open Betting Outlook

Betting on Spieth to turn it around always feels like a good idea until his tournament gets underway. The lack of consistency is concerning, and Spieth couldn't make the cut in favorable scoring conditions at the Scottish Open this past week. He's a fade candidate until further notice, even at fairly long odds in the outright winner market.

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