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2024 British Open Odds & Picks: Sungjae Im

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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 Sungjae Im.

2024 British Open Odds & Picks: Sungjae Im

Sungjae Im Stats to Know

  • Best Odds to Win: +6500 (FanDuel)
  • World Ranking: 24
  • Best British Open finish: 20 (2023)
  • Last three British Open finishes: 20, 81, MC
  • Last four tournament finishes: 4, 12, 3, MC

Sungjae Im British Open Course History

This will be the fourth time Sungjae Im has competed in the Open Championship. He has not had much success yet but is trending in the right direction. Sungjae did not play in 2016 when the Open Championship was last held at Royal Troon.

Sungjae Im Recent Form

Over his last 10 tournaments going back to the Masters in April, Im has three missed cuts and seven top-12 finishes. The missed cuts were all majors. Im has been great outside of the majors but has really struggled with the pressure of the biggest tournaments of the season.

Sungjae Im 2024 British Open Betting Outlook

Sungjae Im is a stay-away for me this week. With seven top-12 finishes in his last 10 tournaments, Im is one of the hottest golfers in the world. But golf is such a mental sport. With Im playing so well in lesser events but missing the cut in all three majors, I worry about how he handles the pressure. His obvious abilities give him a chance to win any tournament, but until I see any sort of improvement at a major, I can’t recommend taking the risk.

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