The Open 2019 tips: Betting guide, odds, predictions, favourites, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka

Who are the favourites to clinch the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush?

Rory McIlroy enters as an unsurprising favourite (8/1) to clinch the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush, where he broke the club record with a 61 while he was just 15 years old.

However, the Northern Irishman did struggle to cope with the weight of expectation at Augusta and knows this may very well be a once in a lifetime opportunity for him to win a major at the course he grew up playing.

Brooks Koepka (10/1) is tightly bunched behind after an immense streak of form that’s seen him win four of his last nine majors, however, he does come into the tournament on the back of slightly rocky form, finishing in 65th at the 3M Open last week.

Jon Rahm (14/1) is well-favoured after another impressive victory at the Irish Open, however, the Spaniard will have to harness is ever-combustible temper. Dustin Johnson and Justin Rose are also both lurking just behind the favourites.

Defending Open champion Francesco Molinari is seated just behind (22/1) as he seeks to avenge his collapse at Augusta, while Tiger Woods (14/1), who held firm on that occasion to clinch a long-awaited 15th major, is also right up in the mix.

Our tips:

Potential winners: Rory McIlroy (8/1), Brooks Koepka (10/1), Jon Rahm (14/1), Xander Schauffele (22/1).

Each way bets: Adam Scott (28/1), Jordan Spieth (30/1), Matt Kuchar (40/1), Tony Finau (60/1).

Odds:

Brooks Koepka – 8/1

Rory McIlroy – 10/1

Dustin Johnson – 14/1

Jon Rahm – 14/1

Tiger Woods – 14/1

Justin Rose – 18/1

Francesco Molinari – 22/1

Xander Schauffele – 22/1

Tommy Fleetwood – 25/1

Rickie Fowler – 22/1

Patrick Cantlay – 22/1

Tommy Fleetwood – 25/1

Jordan Spieth - 30/1

Jason Day – 30/1

Bryson DeChambeau – 30/1

Hideki Matsuyama – 35/1

Henrik Stenson – 35/1

Justin Thomas – 40/1