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British Open 2022: Justin Thomas Betting Odds, Preview, & Prediction

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The British Open returns to the Old Course at St. Andrews for the first time since 2015, when Zach Johnson hoisted the Claret Jug after a four-hole playoff against Louis Oosthuizen and Marc Leishman. What better place for the 150th Open Championship than the cradle of golf?

This is the final major of the year, and it’s not hyperbole to say that it could be one of the most consequential majors in history. The professional golf world has been riven by the formation of the controversial new LIV Tour, which has lured some top players away from the PGA Tour with lavish appearance fees. With members of the two tours exchanging verbal barbs through the media, a major involving players from both tours has an extra layer of drama.

This could also be the final time that Tiger Woods plays in a British Open at St. Andrews. Two of his three British Open wins have come at the Old Course, in 2000 and 2005. Can Tiger contend here again at age 46?

The course itself will play a starring role, too. The Road Hole, the Swilcan Burn, Principal’s Nose, the Coffin bunkers, the Hell bunker, the double greens – these iconic features will provide a marvelous stage for the world’s best players. Mother Nature is sure to be a factor as well. The Old Course can be a pushover if the wind doesn’t blow, but it can be a hellscape is the weather is truly Scottish, with plenty of wind and perhaps some rain.

How can we expect the favorites to fare at St. Andrews? Read on …

Justin Thomas Stats to Know

  • Best Odds to Win: +1800 (via FanDuel)
  • World Ranking: 5
  • Best British Open finish: T11 (2019)
  • Last four British Open finishes: T40, T11, MC, MC
  • Last four tournament finishes: ??, T37, 3, MC

Justin Thomas British Open History

Despite being just 29 years old, it feels like Justin Thomas has been around forever, and he has the Open Championship to confirm it. Having played five already in his young career, JT has never finished better than T11, largely struggling on the links-style courses. His first start in 2016 was just one year short of the Tour’s last stop at St. Andrews.

Justin Thomas Recent Form

With 11 top 25s in the 16 events played, JT has been in the mix throughout the season thus far. The last time we saw him on a course was a lackluster performance at the U.S. Open, a T37 finish that was his worst of the Major season. However, this comes after picking up his second career Major this season at the PGA Championship, shooting 67 for three of four days on the way to his first win of the season.

Justin Thomas British Open Predictions

JT does have the complete game, so it’s hard to pick against him being in the mix in this tournament. Yet, something about his recent play and general attitude about the LIV Golf fiasco has him off-kilter. While he might start strong this week, I’ll be looking to fade him in full tournament matchups against the likes of Jon Rahm or Scottie Scheffler.

The Pick: FADE Justin Thomas in Head-to-Head Matchups

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