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British Open Golf 2019 Open Championship: Will another Italian golfer win?

The Open Championships is being played at Royal Portrush and the world's best golfers will tee it up Golf

What is the 2019 British Open Championship? 


The 2019 British Open, otherwise known as the Open Championship, will be the 148th Open Championship. It an annual golf tournament conducted by The R&A (The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews).

The Open Championship is the oldest of the four major championships in professional golf. The British Open was traditionally the third major of the year played in mid-July, but beginning in 2019 the tournament will be the final major of the golf season.

Open Championship History


The Open was first played in 1860 at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. The Open has always been held in the United Kingdom and is the only major played outside the United States.

A common feature of The Open is links golf courses. Links courses are usually near the coast with sand dunes, pot bunkers, few water hazards and a lack of trees. Many links courses are frequently windy and offer golfers a different challenge than other types of courses. 

Often described as "The toughest test in golf" due to the testing weather conditions, The Open Championship is often won by the player that handles the wet and windy environment.

The Open is usually played in Scotland, northwest England and southeast England. The Old Course at St Andrews hosts The Open Championship every five years with the remaining courses hosting the tournament roughly every 10 years.

It is the only major played outside the United States and has been held in the United Kingdom since 1860. Players from the United States have won The Open 44 times with Scottish players winning on 41 occasions, English players next best with 22 tournaments won. 

The British Open has featured very low scoring in recent years, with an average winning score of 16 under par over the past four tournaments.

The Open Championship, known as The Open or the British Open, is the oldest of the four major golf championships. It is the only major played outside the United States and has been held in the United Kingdom since 1860.

Who has won the most Open Championship titles?


Harry Vardon won six Open Championships throughout his illustrious career. The most in recent history belongs to Tiger Woods with three. Irish golfer Padraig Harrington won back-to-back titles in 2007-2008.

There hasn't been a home winner since 1999 when Paul Lawrie won in front of his home fans at Carnoustie in Scotland.

Players from the United States have won The Open 44 times with Scottish players winning on 41 occasions, with English players next best with 22 tournaments won.

Where is the 2019 British Open Championship being held?


The 2019 Open Championship will be held at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. It was held at Royal Portrush in 1951, the only occasion that it has not been held in Scotland or England.

When is the 2019 British Open Championship?


The 2019 Open Championship is scheduled for 18–21 July.

What players will contest the 2019 British Open Championship?


Boasting one of the biggest fields in world golf, the Open Championship features the best players in the world, amateur golfers and also local pros who have qualified regonally to get into the field of 156.

There are many qualifying tournaments held throughout the year, including the likes of the Australian Open where the first three finishers make it into the field.

  • Open Champions aged 60 or less.
  • Open Champions from 2009-2018.
  • First 10 places in 2018 Open Championship.
  • First 50 players in Official World Golf Ranking.
  • BMW PGA Championship winners from 2017-2019.
  • Masters winners from 2015-2019.

Who were the recent British Open Championship Champions?


Year
Winner
Country
2019

2018Francesco Molinari Italy
2017Jordan SpiethUnited States
2016Henrik StensonSweden
2015Zach JohnsonUnited States
2014Rory McIlroyNorthern Ireland
2013Phil MickelsonUnited States
2012Ernie ElsSouth Africa
2011Darren ClarkeNorthern Ireland
2010Louis OosthuizenSouth Africa
2009Stewart CinkUnited States
2008Padraig HarringtonIreland

What happened in the 2018 Open Championship? 


The 2018 Open Championship was held at Carnoustie Golf Links in Angus, Scotland. Unusual playing conditions were encountered due to a heatwave in Scotland which produced dry and hard fairways.

Francesco Molinari posted a bogey-free final round of 69 to win his first major golf championship with a score of 276. Molinari became the the first Italian player to win a major, finishing two shots ahead of Kevin Kisner, Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Xander Schauffele. 

Who are the favourites to win the 2019 Open Championship?


Rory McIlroy often plays well in Europe and bookmakers have installed the Northern Irishman as the 11.00 favourite in the early markets. Tiger Woods is always going to be well-favoured and he's firm in the betting. Americans Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth and two-time US Open winner Brooks Koepka all remain solid with bookmakers.

What are the 2019 Open Championship Betting Odds?


Bookmakers often set a loose market for the Open Championship due to the high number of players. Below are the top 20 in the betting market:

  • Rory McIlroy - 11.00
  • Tiger Woods - 11.00
  • Dustin Johnson - 15.00
  • Jordan Spieth - 17.00
  • Justin Rose - 17.00
  • Rickie Fowler - 19.00
  • Brooks Koepka - 19.00
  • Jon Rahm - 23.00
  • Tommy Fleetwood - 23.00
  • Justin Thomas - 23.00
  • Francesco Molinari - 26.00
  • Sergio Garcia - 34.00
  • Henrik Stenson - 34.00
  • Jason Day - 34.00
  • Hideki Matsuyama - 36.00
  • Alex Noren - 41.00
  • Paul Casey - 41.00
  • Bryson DeChambeau - 41.00
  • Tony Finau - 41.00
  • Marc Leishman - 41.00

2019 Open Championship Betting Tips


Here at FreeTips.com we provide expert British Open Championship golf predictions and betting tips with all the major markets covered including outright betting, top 5, top 10, each-way and make/miss the cut tips.

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