British Open 2022: Paul Casey Betting Odds, Preview & Prediction
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 year’s final major, 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 if 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 …
- Best Odds & Picks to Make/Miss the Cut
- Round 1 Head-to-Head Odds & Picks
- Best Round 1 Leader Odds & Pick
- Top Prop Bets Odds & Picks
- Best Head-to-Head Odds & Picks
- Best Longshot Odds & Picks
Paul Casey Stats to Know
- Best Odds to Win: +18000 (DraftKings Sportsbook)
- World Ranking: 28
- Best British Open finish: 11
- Last Four British Open finishes: T15, T57, T51, T11
- Last Four Tournament Finishes: WD, 3, 72, T15
Paul Casey British Open History
Casey has made the cut in seven of the nine British Opens he has played. Casey had a solid performance last year at Royal St. George’s GC, finishing in a tie for 15th. He did not shoot over par in four rounds and gained 6.8 strokes to the field. He also made the cut in 2015 as St. Andrews GC but struggled over the weekend. In 2015, he gained 3.6 strokes over his first two rounds but lost 5.9 strokes total over the weekend.
Paul Casey’s Recent Form
A back injury has hampered Casey over the last few months, and he withdrew from The Masters before he made it to the first tee. The last time we saw Casey in action was in March at The Players Championship, where he finished third. The only recent news out of Casey’s camp is his announcement of joining LIV Golf.
Paul Casey British Open Prediction
Casey’s injury was unfortunate since he played excellent golf in his three tournaments starting in 2022. He gained an average of 5.1 strokes on approach and nearly won the Players Championship. It would be difficult to expect much from Casey in his first tournament back from injury. I would look to take advantage of any missed cut or head-to-head matchup offerings this week.
Golfer Profiles
- Tigers Woods
- Scottie Scheffler
- Justin Thomas
- Xander Schauffele
- Jon Rahm
- Collin Morikawa
- Rory McIlroy
- Matt Fitzpatrick
- Cameron Smith
- Dustin Johnson
- Will Zalatoris
- Cameron Smith
- Jordan Spieth
- Shane Lowry
- Bryson DeChambeau
- Louis Oosthuizen
- Tommy Fleetwood
- Viktor Hovland
- Hideki Matsuyama
- Patrick Cantlay
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