Open Championship betting guide

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published 16 July 2014

Golf Monthly's betting tipsters analyse the field and come up with some top tips ahead of the 143rd Open Championship at Royal Liverpool

The world's best golfers are on The Wirral this week for the 143rd staging of the Open Championship.

Nick's picks:

I think it's about time for Henrik Stenson to win a major, and this week presents the perfect opportunity. He's a straighter hitter of the golf ball that people give him credit for and plenty long enough to take advantage of four reachable par 5s - the key to success at Royal Liverpool. The tall Swede is currently ranked second in the world ranking and he'll be looking to vindicate that position with some major success.

I really like to look of Jim Furyk on a golf course that values straight hitting, shrewd course management and imagination around the greens. The American will hit more drivers than most and I'd expect his comparative lack of length to be negated round Hoylake. He's brilliant with his wedges - so should pick up plenty of shots on the par 5s - and he boasts one of the best short games in the world. If he can find some form on the greens, I'd expect him to be in contention.

If you're after an outside bet, look no further. Scotland's Marc Warren was in the final group on Sunday at the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open and he's a proficient links golfer. Warren has found some form of late and has all the tools required to do well in the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool.

Tom's Picks

Yes I know! He is coming back from injury and he hasn't won a Major since about 1868. But at these odds I find him hard to ignore. He won the last time the Open was at Hoylake and with his driver probably being kept in his bag this week I think he could plot his way round the course and surprise a few people. Some bookies have very generous each way bets with one paying out 7 places - take that up and a large each way bet could still land you a tidy sum, even if Tiger doesn't win it.

Tiyah Hernandez-Pierrepont is a full-time student at the University of Edinburgh where she studies English Literature. Tiyah grew up with golf, with her stepdad having it on the TV or even sometimes hiring Tiyah as a caddie! Tiyah is also an avid photographer and runner.