The Open Championship Betting
The Open is golf's oldest major, played every July on a links course in Britain or Ireland for the Claret Jug. Links golf rewards a different skill set from the other three majors: wind, rain and firm, bouncing turf turn the weather and the tee-time draw into genuine betting factors. The guides below cover the markets, how the Open's conditions shape a bet, the history and South African record, and a sensible evergreen approach to reading the field. All odds are fixed-odds in rand and settle once the result is official.
The Open guides
- OddsUnderstand The Open's betting markets, outright and each-way odds, place terms, top-5, top-10 and top-20 finishes and head-to-heads. Fixed-odds in rand.
- How to BetHow to bet The Open, why links form matters, how wind and rain shape prices, and how the tee-time draw can hand half the field an easier side of the test.
- Past WinnersThe Open's history and roll of honour, with the deep South African links record of Oosthuizen, Els, Locke and Player. An evergreen reference, not a tip.
- PredictionsAn evergreen approach to The Open predictions, what kind of player suits links golf, how to read probabilities, and why to bet with a licensed book.
Odds & markets
Outright winner is the headline market, but each-way is the staple at an event where any of 150-plus players can lift the Claret Jug. You will also find top-5, top-10 and top-20 finish markets, plus head-to-head and group matchups that let you back one player over another without picking the champion. Place terms and the number of places paid vary by field size, so read them before you stake. Our Open odds and markets guide breaks down each-way and place terms, top-finish bets and head-to-heads.
How to bet the Open
The Open is not the place to apply form from manicured American parkland courses. Links specialists, players comfortable in wind, and a strong short game around firm greens tend to travel well here. The draw matters too: an early or late tee-time wave can catch calmer conditions and hand half the field an easier side of the course on a given day. Our how to bet the Open guide covers links form, the weather factor and the draw. For the basics, start with how to bet on golf.
Past winners
The Open's roll of honour stretches back to 1860, and the South African record on links is deep: Louis Oosthuizen ran away with the 2010 Open at St Andrews, Ernie Els won in 2002 and 2012, Bobby Locke took four Open titles and Gary Player won three. That pedigree is why backing a South African each-way is a popular play. Our Open past winners guide sets out the history and the SA record as an evergreen reference.
Predictions
Predicting the Open is about player type as much as recent form: a reliable wind game, a creative short game and the temperament to grind through a bad-weather draw all count more here than raw distance. Our Open predictions guide explains what kind of player suits links golf and lays out a sensible, evergreen way to read probabilities. It is a framework, not a fixed selection, and you should only bet with a licensed book.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the Open played?
The Open is played each July on a links course in Britain or Ireland. The venue rotates around a set rota of courses, so the test changes from year to year. Check the golf section of the sportsbook for the current year's host and dates.
What does each-way mean on the Open?
An each-way bet is two bets: one on the player to win and one on them to place. The place part pays a fraction of the win odds if your player finishes inside the paid places. The number of places and the fraction vary by field size, so confirm the terms before you stake.
Is there a strong South African record at the Open?
Yes. Louis Oosthuizen won in 2010, Ernie Els in 2002 and 2012, Bobby Locke took four titles and Gary Player won three. That deep links pedigree is why many South African punters back a local player each-way.