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2024 British Open Odds & Picks: Viktor Hovland

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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 Viktor Hovland.

2024 British Open Odds & Picks: Viktor Hovland

Viktor Hovland Stats to Know

  • Best Odds to Win: +3300 (BetMGM)
  • World Ranking: 7
  • Best British Open finish: 4 (2022)
  • Last four British Open finishes: 13, 4, 12
  • Last four tournament finishes: 46, 20, CUT, 15

Viktor Hovland British Open Course History

Viktor Hovland has played in three Open Championships and has never finished worse than 13th. Hovland did not play in the 2016 Open Championship when it was last held at Royal Troon.

Viktor Hovland Recent Form

After a missed cut at the Masters, it looked as if Hovland had figured out whatever was giving him issues early in the season. He posted a third-place finish at the PGA Championship in May. After the promising bounceback, Hovland took a step back with a missed cut at the U.S. Open in June. He has only played two tournaments since the U.S. Open, finishing 20th at the Travelers and 46th this past week at the Scottish Open.

Viktor Hovland 2024 British Open Betting Outlook

At times, Hovland looks like the best golfer in the world. He currently ranks 10th in strokes gained off the tee but 47th and 43rd in strokes gained: approach to green and strokes gained putting, respectively. He hasn’t been playing very well this year, but I just can’t give up on his talent and past success at the Open Championship, where Hovland has never finished worse than 13th. I like a top-20 bet (+125 at DraftKings) for Hovland this week.

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