Koepka remains betting favorite to hoist Claret Jug

PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 19: Brooks Koepka of the United States prepares to play a putt on the 18th green during the second round of the 148th Open Championship held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 19, 2019 in Portrush, United Kingdom.
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Brooks Koepka, the betting favorite after Round 1 of The Open, remains as such after firing a 2-under 69 on Friday at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. The world No. 1 sits three strokes off the lead in a tie for eighth place.

Here's a look at the top favorites to win, according to the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook:

Golfer Odds to win To par
Brooks Koepka 5-1 -5
Tommy Fleetwood 11-2 -7
Justin Rose 7-1 -6
Shane Lowry 8-1 -8
Jon Rahm 14-1 -4
Jordan Spieth 14-1 -5
Lee Westwood 14-1 -7
J.B. Holmes 16-1 -8
Dustin Johnson 20-1 -3
Cameron Smith 30-1 -6
Matt Kuchar 30-1 -4
Xander Schauffele 30/1 -3

Holmes and Lowry, who are tied for the lead, began the tournament at 250-1 and 60-1, respectively.

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