Koepka remains betting favorite to hoist Claret Jug
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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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