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New York Post
16-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
2025 Open Championship picks: Four long shots to win British Open at Royal Portrush
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Open Championship may not have the transcendent power of the Masters, but if you ask golf bettors to rank their favorite tournaments of the season, it will be at the top of a surprising number of lists. That's because the Open is a bundle of chaos, where the players are competing against the conditions as much as one another, and that levels the playing field. It's no wonder that the British Open has produced several long-shot winners in its history. Six of the last 15 Open Champions have gone off at odds of 80/1 or longer, and four of those players were in the triple digits when they teed off: 2009: Stewart Cink (125/1) 2010: Louis Oosthuizen (200/1) 2011: Darren Clarke (150/1) 2015: Zach Johnson (80/1) 2019: Shane Lowry (80/1) 2023: Brian Harman (125/1) And it's not like all the other winners in that span were chalky, either. Only one of them (Jordan Spieth, 2017) was the betting favorite (Spieth was a 12/1 co-favorite with Dustin Johnson), and only four other champions boasted odds shorter than 20/1 before Round 1. The average price of the last 15 hoisters of the Claret Jug is 63/1. Despite all of this data, you can feel pretty confident that the two most popular bets to win this week will be the two favorites, Scottie Scheffler (+550) and Rory McIlroy (+675). But we will swerve the top of the board and hope that this year's Open Championship, which will be hosted by Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, plays true to form and that chaos rules the day. 2025 Open Championship picks Adam Scott (80/1, FanDuel) He will be a trendy pick, but Adam Scott is worth a hard look at this number. The Aussie has been playing in this tournament since 2000 and has come very close to winning the Claret Jug on a number of occasions. Scott comes into the week in decent nick, with three top-20 finishes in his last five outings. Tony Finau during a practice round at Royal Portrush. AFP via Getty Images Tony Finau (175/1, bet365) It's been an unremarkable season for Tony Finau, but he could be a real threat to make some noise this week. The Utahn finished third at Royal Portrush in 2019, and he's had a couple of other decent showings at the Open Championship in his career. Finau has just one top-10 finish on the season, but he's been OK of late. He hasn't missed a cut since the Masters, and he's got a couple of top-20 finishes in his last five starts. None of that may sound like a ringing endorsement, but it's also why we're getting a massive number on a player who has the upside to win this tournament. Kristoffer Reitan of Norway teeing off at the Genesis Scottish Open. Getty Images Kristoffer Reitan (300/1, bet365) Very few golfers come into the Open Championship in better form than Kristoffer Reitan. The Norwegian has a win, a runner-up, a T4, and a pair of T13s in his past six outings, and he is coming off a strong showing at the Scottish Open. Reitan may get some love from golf die-hards who pay attention to the DP World Tour, but the fact that he's not on the PGA Tour means we'll get a terrific price on a red-hot player. Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps John Parry (700/1, DraftKings) It wouldn't be the Open Championship without at least one huge long shot, and we've landed on John Parry to be this year's roughie. Parry is a two-time winner on the DP World Tour, most recently at the Mauritius Open, which is a tournament played on the coast of a windswept island, sound familiar? The 38-year-old Englishman wasn't great at the Scottish Open, but getting four rounds under his belt in similar conditions to what he'll face this week is a plus. But the real reason Parry is worth a bet at this price is that, according to Niall Lyons of Oddschecker, he has spent a lot of time in County Antrim and will be more familiar with Royal Portrush than most players in this field. Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports.
The Advertiser
04-07-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Bryant's lightning in a bottle uncorks hole-in-one
Davis Bryant has carded the lowest score of the tournament to open up a two-shot lead at the BMW International Open. The American entertained the fans at Golfclub Munchen Eichenried when he recorded the 12th hole-in-one of the DP World Tour season with an ace at the 166-yard par-three 12th, his third hole, en route to his brilliant 63. He added nine birdies and two bogeys to set the halfway target of 12 under par, moving two clear of Norway's Kristoffer Reitan. "I don't really know what happened today. I think the ace kind of jumpstarted things," Bryant said. "I don't feel like I've played my best golf since Q school to be honest. I had some time off over the holidays, played some HotelPlanner Tour events to start the year and feel like my game is starting to get back to where I want it to be. "Just super pleased with last week's finish, the first two rounds here and then today, catching lightning in a bottle and just rolling with it. "Not really thinking too far ahead. Everyone in the field can win this event. We've still got two rounds to go." Reitan rolled in seven birdies in his flawless 65, while English pair Jordan Smith and Daniel Brown sit at nine under alongside Japan's Yuto Katsuragawa. Scotland's Scott Jamieson is one shot further back in a tie for sixth, but defending champion Ewen Ferguson missed the cut by one shot despite a four-under 68 on Friday. Australia's Elvis Smylie is on 139 after going round in an eye-catching 66. Compatriot Daniel Gale is on 142. David Micheluzzi, two shots further back, missed the cut. Davis Bryant has carded the lowest score of the tournament to open up a two-shot lead at the BMW International Open. The American entertained the fans at Golfclub Munchen Eichenried when he recorded the 12th hole-in-one of the DP World Tour season with an ace at the 166-yard par-three 12th, his third hole, en route to his brilliant 63. He added nine birdies and two bogeys to set the halfway target of 12 under par, moving two clear of Norway's Kristoffer Reitan. "I don't really know what happened today. I think the ace kind of jumpstarted things," Bryant said. "I don't feel like I've played my best golf since Q school to be honest. I had some time off over the holidays, played some HotelPlanner Tour events to start the year and feel like my game is starting to get back to where I want it to be. "Just super pleased with last week's finish, the first two rounds here and then today, catching lightning in a bottle and just rolling with it. "Not really thinking too far ahead. Everyone in the field can win this event. We've still got two rounds to go." Reitan rolled in seven birdies in his flawless 65, while English pair Jordan Smith and Daniel Brown sit at nine under alongside Japan's Yuto Katsuragawa. Scotland's Scott Jamieson is one shot further back in a tie for sixth, but defending champion Ewen Ferguson missed the cut by one shot despite a four-under 68 on Friday. Australia's Elvis Smylie is on 139 after going round in an eye-catching 66. Compatriot Daniel Gale is on 142. David Micheluzzi, two shots further back, missed the cut. Davis Bryant has carded the lowest score of the tournament to open up a two-shot lead at the BMW International Open. The American entertained the fans at Golfclub Munchen Eichenried when he recorded the 12th hole-in-one of the DP World Tour season with an ace at the 166-yard par-three 12th, his third hole, en route to his brilliant 63. He added nine birdies and two bogeys to set the halfway target of 12 under par, moving two clear of Norway's Kristoffer Reitan. "I don't really know what happened today. I think the ace kind of jumpstarted things," Bryant said. "I don't feel like I've played my best golf since Q school to be honest. I had some time off over the holidays, played some HotelPlanner Tour events to start the year and feel like my game is starting to get back to where I want it to be. "Just super pleased with last week's finish, the first two rounds here and then today, catching lightning in a bottle and just rolling with it. "Not really thinking too far ahead. Everyone in the field can win this event. We've still got two rounds to go." Reitan rolled in seven birdies in his flawless 65, while English pair Jordan Smith and Daniel Brown sit at nine under alongside Japan's Yuto Katsuragawa. Scotland's Scott Jamieson is one shot further back in a tie for sixth, but defending champion Ewen Ferguson missed the cut by one shot despite a four-under 68 on Friday. Australia's Elvis Smylie is on 139 after going round in an eye-catching 66. Compatriot Daniel Gale is on 142. David Micheluzzi, two shots further back, missed the cut. Davis Bryant has carded the lowest score of the tournament to open up a two-shot lead at the BMW International Open. The American entertained the fans at Golfclub Munchen Eichenried when he recorded the 12th hole-in-one of the DP World Tour season with an ace at the 166-yard par-three 12th, his third hole, en route to his brilliant 63. He added nine birdies and two bogeys to set the halfway target of 12 under par, moving two clear of Norway's Kristoffer Reitan. "I don't really know what happened today. I think the ace kind of jumpstarted things," Bryant said. "I don't feel like I've played my best golf since Q school to be honest. I had some time off over the holidays, played some HotelPlanner Tour events to start the year and feel like my game is starting to get back to where I want it to be. "Just super pleased with last week's finish, the first two rounds here and then today, catching lightning in a bottle and just rolling with it. "Not really thinking too far ahead. Everyone in the field can win this event. We've still got two rounds to go." Reitan rolled in seven birdies in his flawless 65, while English pair Jordan Smith and Daniel Brown sit at nine under alongside Japan's Yuto Katsuragawa. Scotland's Scott Jamieson is one shot further back in a tie for sixth, but defending champion Ewen Ferguson missed the cut by one shot despite a four-under 68 on Friday. Australia's Elvis Smylie is on 139 after going round in an eye-catching 66. Compatriot Daniel Gale is on 142. David Micheluzzi, two shots further back, missed the cut.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bryant's lightning in a bottle uncorks hole-in-one
Davis Bryant has carded the lowest score of the tournament to open up a two-shot lead at the BMW International Open. The American entertained the fans at Golfclub Munchen Eichenried when he recorded the 12th hole-in-one of the DP World Tour season with an ace at the 166-yard par-three 12th, his third hole, en route to his brilliant 63. He added nine birdies and two bogeys to set the halfway target of 12 under par, moving two clear of Norway's Kristoffer Reitan. "I don't really know what happened today. I think the ace kind of jumpstarted things," Bryant said. "I don't feel like I've played my best golf since Q school to be honest. I had some time off over the holidays, played some HotelPlanner Tour events to start the year and feel like my game is starting to get back to where I want it to be. "Just super pleased with last week's finish, the first two rounds here and then today, catching lightning in a bottle and just rolling with it. "Not really thinking too far ahead. Everyone in the field can win this event. We've still got two rounds to go." Reitan rolled in seven birdies in his flawless 65, while English pair Jordan Smith and Daniel Brown sit at nine under alongside Japan's Yuto Katsuragawa. Scotland's Scott Jamieson is one shot further back in a tie for sixth, but defending champion Ewen Ferguson missed the cut by one shot despite a four-under 68 on Friday. Australia's Elvis Smylie is on 139 after going round in an eye-catching 66. Compatriot Daniel Gale is on 142. David Micheluzzi, two shots further back, missed the cut.
Perth Now
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Bryant's lightning in a bottle uncorks hole-in-one
Davis Bryant has carded the lowest score of the tournament to open up a two-shot lead at the BMW International Open. The American entertained the fans at Golfclub Munchen Eichenried when he recorded the 12th hole-in-one of the DP World Tour season with an ace at the 166-yard par-three 12th, his third hole, en route to his brilliant 63. He added nine birdies and two bogeys to set the halfway target of 12 under par, moving two clear of Norway's Kristoffer Reitan. "I don't really know what happened today. I think the ace kind of jumpstarted things," Bryant said. "I don't feel like I've played my best golf since Q school to be honest. I had some time off over the holidays, played some HotelPlanner Tour events to start the year and feel like my game is starting to get back to where I want it to be. "Just super pleased with last week's finish, the first two rounds here and then today, catching lightning in a bottle and just rolling with it. "Not really thinking too far ahead. Everyone in the field can win this event. We've still got two rounds to go." Reitan rolled in seven birdies in his flawless 65, while English pair Jordan Smith and Daniel Brown sit at nine under alongside Japan's Yuto Katsuragawa. Scotland's Scott Jamieson is one shot further back in a tie for sixth, but defending champion Ewen Ferguson missed the cut by one shot despite a four-under 68 on Friday. Australia's Elvis Smylie is on 139 after going round in an eye-catching 66. Compatriot Daniel Gale is on 142. David Micheluzzi, two shots further back, missed the cut.
Daily Record
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Golf star reveals he considered quitting to make YouTube videos with pals after tournament win
Kristoffer Reitan considered a social-media channel before landing the ultimate clip New hero Kristoffer Reitan pondered the You Tube golf circuit before emulating Viktor Hovland by being a Norwegian winner on the DP World Tour. The Scandinavian star claimed his first-ever success at the level with a thrilling play-off win at the Soudal Open. Reitan defeated Scotland's Ewen Ferguson and Dutchman Darius van Driel in extra-time in Belgium to claim a maiden win on the Tour. The 27-year-old won the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final last year to return to the DP World Tour for the first time in six years having previously earned playing privileges through Qualifying School in 2018. But Reitan has revealed that, during a spell off the scene, he seriously contemplating giving up the professional game and moving onto the social-media scene and making YouTube videos playing the game with his pals. He said: 'This has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid. I keep thinking back to a few years ago when I was seriously considering giving up the game, I just wasn't enjoying it anymore. I didn't see any progress. 'Any time I would pick up the golf clubs after I took a break, it was just to have some fun with some friends, make some videos. "I was flirting with the idea of YouTube golf for a while, just having fun with my friends and also the same goes with my swing. 'Just trying to have fun and fun means trying to hit hard swings and trying to hit different shapes, just stuff like that and take the seriousness out of it a little bit. "That's helped me a lot. I need to remind myself of doing that sometimes. 'To be able to turn it around like I have over the last couple of years has been incredible, and to seal it with a win now, it's just unbelievable.' You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
