2022 The Open Championship Betting Preview

Jul 13, 2022

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The 150th Open Championship returns to the hallowed grounds of the Old Course at St. Andrews for the 30th time, continuing a tradition that began in 1873. Considered the oldest course in the world, golf has been played on this ancient turf since the 1400s. Organized by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews (R&A), it is played here every five years and has hosted more Open Championships than any other course.

Designed by nature itself, the Old Course is on public common land in Fife, Scotland, and is playable by anyone. One of the most unique courses in the world, “The Home of Golf” demands a complete range of skills and excellence with every club in the bag. However, the biggest skills it possibly demands are creativity and courage. With both massive fairways and greens, the holes at St. Andrews present golfers with a myriad of strategic options. Combine that with the volatility of scoring conditions based on the coastal weather and you have the perfect setup for an exciting and unpredictable tournament. It is, in fact, the unpredictability of such a natural links setup pitted against the best players in the world that makes this week such a joy to behold. As 1920 Open winner George Duncan stated, “You can play a damned good shot and find the ball in a damned bad place. That is the real game of golf.”