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2024 British Open Odds & Picks: Xander Schauffele

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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 Xander Schauffele.

2024 British Open Odds & Picks: Xander Schauffele

Xander Schauffele Stats to Know

  • Best Odds to Win: +1400 (BetMGM)
  • World Ranking: 3
  • Best British Open finish: 2 (2018)
  • Last four British Open finishes: 17,15, 26, 41
  • Last four tournament finishes: 15, 13, 7, 8

Xander Schauffele British Open Course History

Now a major champion after winning the PGA Championship in May, Xander Schauffele will be making his seventh career start in a British Open. The California native finished just two back of champion Francesco Molinari in 2018 but has not challenged on Sunday at The Open since.

Xander Schauffele Recent Form

Since winning the PGA Championship, the 30-year-old has four straight top-15 finishes, including last week’s tune-up at the Scottish Open. Schauffele has become a force on the PGA Tour and is primed to contend at Royal Troon this week.

Xander Schauffele 2024 British Open Betting Outlook

There are only three golfers with lower odds than Schauffele, and rightfully so. Schauffele became a major champion in May and is enjoying the best year of his career. He should be considered across the board and is a serious threat to win his second major of the year.

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