11 sleeper picks to win the Open Championship at Royal Portrush

Tyler Lauletta

  • This weekend the best golfers in the world will meet at Royal Portrush to compete at the Open Championship.

  • Heading into the tournament, fan favorites Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler, and Tiger Woods are all expected to be present near the top of the leaderboard.

  • For those betting the tournament though, the real value lies in the long shots, with plenty of former winners and perennial contenders offering great odds for bettors.

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The race for the Claret Jug at the Open Championship this year has plenty of favorites, but when it comes to wagering, the real money is made backing the long shots. With odds as high as 300/1, you only have to bet a little to win a lot if you have a keen eye for a winner.

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There's a ton of ways to bet golf, but the easiest way to put a bit of money down is to bet on four or five golfers to win and hope that at least one or two of them are within striking distance on Sunday.

Below are 11 long-shot picks to win at Royal Portrush his weekend. All odds come courtesy of the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook.

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