The Open Championship Betting and Odds at NetBet Sport

Every year, the best 156 golfers in the world head to the United Kingdom to compete in one of the most prestigious events in all of sport, The Open Championship.

The Open Championship is nearly always the final golf major of the calendar year, with The Masters, PGA Championship and US Open preceding it.

Played on the unique and tough links courses, The Open Championship attracts attention from all over the world, particularly from bettors.

The Open Championship betting continues to grow in popularity and here at NetBet Sport, we offer a range of exciting markets, as well as the best golf betting odds.

A Brief History of The Open Championship

The Open Championship, which you may hear referred to as either The Open or British Open, is the oldest golf tournament in the world, first established way back in 1860.

It is played over the course of four days, with 18 holes played on each day and in the eyes of most, The Open Championship is the most prestigious tournament of all, partly due to its heavy emphasis on tradition.

The Open Championship is always played on links courses, which are by the coast and are often viewed as the purest way to play the sport of golf.

These courses are often shaped by nature rather than the strictly man-made courses seen in other corners of the globe, with eye-catching open terrain and a noticeable lack of trees to provide support from the wind.

But while the harsh, windy conditions of the UK might initially seem scary to American golfers who are used to pristine, sunshine-bathed courses, plenty of Americans have enjoyed success at The Open Championship.

Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson all won the tournament on multiple occasions during their glittering careers.

The winner of The Open Championship not only receives the famous trophy at the end of play, they are also named ‘The Champion Golfer of the Year’, regardless of their performance in the previous three majors.

The Open Championship Betting Tips and Strategies

Research the players: This is perhaps the most crucial aspect of The Open Championship betting and golf betting in general. Before taking a look at any markets or odds available on NetBet Sport, it is imperative that you have a great understanding of the players involved. Look at their recent form, analyse past performances at The Open Championship and get to grips with both the strengths and weaknesses in their individual games.

Check the weather forecast: The weather in the UK is typically temperamental, particularly by the coastline where you find all the links courses for The Open Championship. So make sure you’re aware of the weather forecast before placing a bet. If a highly-ranked golfer has previously shown signs of weakness in windy weather and the typically windy conditions are on the way, it might be best to seek value elsewhere.

Consider the course: Golfers cannot be an expert on every course. So as part of your preparation, check to see whether certain players have previously excelled on the course hosting The Open Championship. Doing this will only enhance your The Open Championship betting experience.

The Open Championship Live Betting

As with all golf tournaments, Live The Open Championship betting is hugely popular due to the rapidly shifting nature of play. If things go badly on a specific hole for a golfer, they can drop multiple places in the blink of an eye, so it is important to stay on top of these crucial in-play updates.

And this is where NetBet’s live betting section comes into full force. This page allows you to stay on top of all the markets, and The Open Championship odds as they shift according to the action unfolding on the course.

Live The Open Championship betting allows you to alter your golf betting strategy if required and find value in golf odds that have changed since the start of the tournament.

Popular The Open Championship Betting Markets

Outright Winner: When it comes to The Open Championship betting, this is the simplest selection to make. Predict which golfer you think will win the tournament.

Round Betting: This selection involves betting on how you think a golfer will do in a specific round. The Open Championship is split into four rounds and played across four days.

Top By Category: Here, you can bet on whether you think a golfer will have a ‘Top 5 Finish’, ‘A Top 10 Finish’ or ‘A Top 20 Finish’. With more room for error, the golf odds here are usually quite a bit shorter.