Odds of Previous British Open Winners & Average Odds Of Champion

We have the odds of previous British Open winners, the average odds of The Open Champion and more betting trends ahead of The Open 2023.

Odds of Previous British Open Winners

2022 British Open Winner Odds

Cameron Smith won the 2022 Open Championship at pre-tournament odds of 20/1.

2021 British Open Winner Odds

Colin Morikawa won the 2021 Open Championship at pre-tournament odds of 30/1.

2020 British Open Winner Odds

In 2020 the Open Championship was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2019 British Open Winner Odds

Shane Lowry won the 2019 Open Championship at pre-tournament odds of 80/1.

2018 British Open Winner Odds

Francesco Molinari won the 2018 Open Championship at pre-tournament odds of 25/1.

2017 British Open Winner Odds

Jordan Spieth won the 2017 Open Championship at pre-tournament odds of 12/1.

2016 British Open Winner Odds

Henrik Stenson won the 2016 Open Championship at pre-tournament odds of 25/1.

2015 British Open Winner Odds

Zach Johnson won the 2015 Open Championship at pre-tournament odds of 80/1.

2014 British Open Winner Odds

Rory McIlroy won the 2014 Open Championship at pre-tournament odds of 12/1.

2013 British Open Winner Odds

Phil Mickelson won the 2013 Open Championship at pre-tournament odds of 15/1.

2012 British Open Winner Odds

Ernie Els won the 2012 Open Championship at pre-tournament odds of 40/1.

2011 British Open Winner Odds

Darren Clarke won the 2011 Open Championship at pre-tournament odds of 150/1. Clarke became the third consecutive 100/1+ winner of the Open Championship.

2010 British Open Winner Odds

Louis Oosthuizen won the 2010 Open Championship at pre-tournament odds of 200/1.

2009 British Open Winner Odds

Steward Cink won the 2009 Open Championship at pre-tournament odds of 125/1.

2008 British Open Winner Odds

Padraig Harrington won the 2008 Open Championship at pre-tournament odds of 30/1. That win was Harrington’s second consecutive Open Championship victory.

2007 British Open Winner Odds

Padraig Harrington won the 2007 Open Championship at pre-tournament odds of 25/1.

2006 British Open Winner Odds

Tiger Woods won the 2006 Open Championship at pre-tournament odds of 5/1. That win was Woods’ second consecutive Open Championship victory.

2005 British Open Winner Odds

Tiger Woods won the 2005 Open Championship at pre-tournament odds of 3/1.

Average Odds Of British Open Winner

The average odds of the British Open winner is 52/1.

That figure was calculated based on the pre-tournament odds of the Open Championship winner each year since 2005.

It’s important to note that this figure is massively skewed by the three 125/1+ winners from 2009-2011. Although The Open Championship does seem to throw up a lot of long odds winners compared to some of the other majors.

Odds Of Previous British Open Winners By Odds Brackets

Odds of 10/1 Or Shorter

The Open Championship winner has gone off at odds of 10/1 or shorter twice since 2005.

Those wins came in:

2006 – Tiger Woods at 5/1.

2005 – Tiger Woods at 3/1.

For a rundown on all the betting favourites going into this year’s Open Championship check out our 2023 British Open Odds & Favourites post.

Odds 11/1 – 20/1

The Open Championship winner has gone off at odds between 11/1 and 20/1 four times since 2005.

Those wins came in:

2022 – Cameron Smith at 20/1

2017 – Jordan Spieth at 12/1.

2014 – Rory McIlroy at 12/1.

2013 – Phil Mickelson at 15/1.

Odds 21/1 – 30/1

The Open Championship winner has gone off at odds between 21/1 and 30/1 five times since 2005.

Those wins came in:

2021 – Colin Morikawa at 30/1.

2018 – Francesco Molinari at 25/1.

2016 – Henrik Stenson at 25/1.

2008 – Padraig Harrington at 30/1.

2007 – Padraig Harrington at 25/1.

Odds 31/1 – 50/1

The Open Championship winner has gone off at odds between 31/1 and 50/1 once since 2005.

That win came in:

2012 – Ernie Els at 40/1.

Odds 51/1 – 75/1

The Open Championship winner has gone off at odds between 51/1 and 75/1 zero times since 2005.

Odds 76/1+

The Open Championship winner has gone off at odds greater than 76/1 five times since 2005.

Those wins came in:

2019 – Shane Lowry at 80/1.

2015 – Zach Johnson at 80/1.

2011 – Darren Clarke at 150/1.

2010 – Louis Oosthuizen at 200/1.

2009 – Stewart Cink at 125/1.

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