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British Open 2022: Patrick Cantlay Betting Odds, Preview & Prediction

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The British Open returns to the Old Course at St. Andrews for the first time since 2015, when Zach Johnson hoisted the Claret Jug after a four-hole playoff against Louis Oosthuizen and Marc Leishman. What better place for the 150th Open Championship than the cradle of golf?

This is the final major of the year, and it's not hyperbole to say that it could be one of the most consequential majors in history. The professional golf world has been riven by the formation of the controversial new LIV Tour, which has lured some top players away from the PGA Tour with lavish appearance fees. With members of the two tours exchanging verbal barbs through the media, a major involving players from both tours has an extra layer of drama.

This could also be the final time that Tiger Woods plays in a British Open at St. Andrews. Two of his three British Open wins have come at the Old Course, in 2000 and 2005. Can Tiger contend here again at age 46?

The course itself will play a starring role, too. The Road Hole, the Swilcan Burn, Principal's Nose, the Coffin bunkers, the Hell bunker, the double greens - these iconic features will provide a marvelous stage for the world's best players. Mother Nature is sure to be a factor as well. The Old Course can be a pushover if the wind doesn't blow, but it can be a hellscape is the weather is truly Scottish, with plenty of wind and perhaps some rain.

How can we expect the favorites to fare at St. Andrews? Read on ...

Patrick Cantlay Stats to Know

  • Best Odds to Win: 28-1 (bet365)
  • World Ranking: 7
  • Best British Open finish: T12
  • Last Three British Open finishes: MC, T41, T12
  • Last Four Tournament Finishes: T13, T14, T3, MC

Patrick Cantlay British Open History

In 10 career rounds at the Open, Cantlay has broken 70 just once. His performance on par-4s is the primary reason. Under par for his Open career on par-3s and par-5s, but a miserable +17 when it comes to par-4s, Cantlay's driving accuracy must improve this week if he wants to be in contention come Sunday. The two times he made the cut, Cantlay was T-70 and T-68 in Fairways Hit.

Patrick Cantlay's Recent Form

The reigning FedEx Cup champion has had a solid season on the PGA Tour, finishing in the top ten in half of his 14 starts. After missing the cut at the PGA Championship, Cantlay has logged three top 15 finishes, so he has got to be feeling good about his game. Whether that form translates to the other side of the Atlantic is the big question.

Patrick Cantlay British Open Prediction

Let's face facts. Cantlay's history here is mediocre at best. There are far better options around the 28-1 number than Cantlay (Zalatoris, Hatton and Morikawa to name a few). For me, he's a fade, but if you want to back him for a top-40 finish, I wouldn't be mad.

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