Is it possible for John Rahm to recover from one of the most significant defeats in golf history and achieve consecutive major wins along with a victory at the 2021 Open Championship?
The oddsmakers seem to believe so, and despite the Spaniard’s high chances of winning this week’s PGA Tour major, many Virginia sports bettors are willing to bet on him.
Fresh off his first major championship, Rahm, currently ranked No. 2 in the Official World Golf Rankings, eagerly enters this year’s Open Championship, also known as the “British Open” on this side of the pond.
He emerged victorious at Torrey Pines in California, clinching the U.S. Open title last month. Just two weeks earlier, he had dominated the Memorial Tournament, holding a remarkable six-stroke advantage going into the final day. Unfortunately, his plans were thwarted by a positive coronavirus test, compelling him to withdraw. It was an unfortunate twist of fate with terrible timing, made even worse by the fact that the events unfolded in front of a live television audience.
His US Open win, just a few weeks later, became even sweeter as a result.
About the Open Championship
As of Wednesday, Rahm’s odds to win the 149th Open Championship were +800 at BetMGM, FanDuel, and DraftKings.
The oldest tournament in golf, which attracts the top players from the PGA Tour, European Tour, and Japan Golf Tour, is renowned for these interesting facts:
- The dates for the event are July 15th to July 18th, 2021, spanning from Thursday to Sunday.
- Title: Golf Course: Royal St. George’s Golf Club
- Location: Kent, England
- Comcast offers broadcast and streaming services through its platforms, including NBC, Golf Channel, and Peacock.
- Par: 70
- Length: 7,189 yards
- Field: 156 players
- Prize pool: $11.5 million
- Winner’s share: $2.1 million
- Shane Lowry, the defending champion from 2019.
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Open was cancelled by the organizers, marking the first disruption of this annual golf extravaganza since World War II.
Golf enthusiasts, who have been on a one-year hiatus, are eagerly anticipating the return of one of the sport’s most esteemed events.
And what about the players? Holding the Claret Jug high in victory at the Open would undoubtedly mark a pivotal moment in their careers. However, battling against deep pot bunkers, uneven lies, strong gusts of wind, and unpredictable bounces on the course, players are bound to encounter numerous challenges.
Insurance for the Open Championship
Just like other major sports events, sportsbooks in Virginia frequently introduce exclusive promotions during The Open.
Customers can now enjoy the exclusive “Top 5 Golfer Insurance” offer presented by BetMGM for this week.
