Introduction: British Open Top five favorites: McIlroy tops
Beijing time on July 12, there are only two days left before the official swing of the 150th British Open. The British Open has been suspended for a year due to the epidemic, and the St. Andrews Old Course is just in time to welcome the 150th Open. And such as Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, Pete Thompson, Jack Nicklaus, Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, Tiger Woods, these are famous in golf history. All of them, without exception, have won championships at the St. Andrews Old Course in Scotland. Here is a look at the top five favorites to win this British Open.
5, Xander Schauffele
There is no doubt that Schauffele is the hottest player in the PGA Tour and European Tour . He won back-to-back titles at the Travelers Championship and Genesis Scottish Open, breaking a three-year drought of no individual victories. Schauffele is one of the few star players born in the 1990s who has not won a Grand Slam championship. We are looking forward to his performance in this British Open.
4, Scotty Scheffler
World No. 1 Scheffler is undoubtedly the most successful golfer this season. As of July, he has won more than 20 million US dollars in prize money on the PGA Tour, including four Champions, the number of champions is also arrogant. Scheffler achieved his first Grand Slam victory in this year's U.S. Masters, and also tied for runner-up in the U.S. Open. He also ranked tied for 8th in last year's British Open, because he was ranked as the favorite to win the championship. question.
3, Matthew Fitzpatrick
The Englishman who won his maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open is himself a leader on the European Tour. Having competed on the European Tour for many years, Matt is very familiar with links courses. He ranked sixth in last week's Scottish Open, and this week he will strive to achieve two consecutive Grand Slam titles in St. Andrews.
2, Jon Rahm
Rahm’s goal since childhood was to win the British Open like his idol Seve Ballesteros, who won the British Open at St. Andrews in 1984. Win the championship. Last year, after Rahm won the U.S. Open, he tied for third at Royal St. George's (British Open).
1, Rory McIlroy
The 2014 tournament champion has been performing well in the British Open. In his first appearance in 2007, he finished tied for 42nd and became the lowest score among amateur players that year. In addition to one championship experience, Mai has four top-10 finishes and just won the Canadian Open last month and is in good form.
Other players worthy of attention: Jordan Spieth , Colin Morikawa, Will Zalatoris, Li Haotong.
