Canadian Open betting preview: Odds, predictions and tips
Rory McIlroy is chasing a hat-trick of Canadian Open wins as the PGA Tour crosses the border.
Canadian Open odds
- Rory McIlroy - 5/1 at BetVictor
- Tyrrell Hatton - 10/1 at bet365
- Matt Fitzpatrick - 16/1 at bet365
- Justin Rose - 18/1 at BetVictor
- Shane Lowry - 20/1 at 10bet
- Tommy Fleetwood - 25/1 at bet365
- Sahith Theegala - 30/1 at bet365
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Canadian Open betting preview
The Canadian Open has a storied history but in recent years organisers must feel jinxed.
In both 2020 and 2021, the tournament had to be cancelled due to the pandemic and last year it was somewhat overshadowed by going up against the first LIV event.
And just when it seemed that this edition would be played in calmer waters, the stunning news broke that the PGA Tour had agreed to make a shock merger with LIV Golf and the DP World Tour.
Rory McIlroy is going for a hat-trick of Canadian Open wins following his triumphs in 2019 and 2022 was supposed to be the big story here.
Now the focus will be on his state of mind and what he has to say after all his efforts to stand up for the PGA Tour were rendered worthless after Tuesday’s hard-to-believe deal was announced out of the blue.
Other players may also have their attention diverted after finding out the bombshell news via Twitter.
Back to the task in hand and McIlroy also has to deal with a new course.
His wins came at Hamilton and St George’s but this year the event moves to Oakdale - a par 72 measuring 7,264 yards.
Canadian Open betting tips
Here are some of the best picks for Canadian Open.
Tommy Fleetwood can cash in
While there might be some fury elsewhere, Tommy Fleetwood comes across as the type of guy who won’t let Tuesday’s news affect him.
The easygoing Englishman never felt any beef towards those who went to LIV and if this week calls for a calm head while the chaos unfolds, Fleetwood can provide it.
Beyond that, Fleetwood has been playing some excellent golf over the past three months, highlighted by third in the Valspar Championship and fifth at the Wells Fargo Championship.
Two starts ago he was 18th in the PGA Championship.
Fleetwood’s only start in the Canadian Open came five years ago but he finished sixth at Glen Abbey so those positive memories will help too.
This looks a great chance for him to get a first PGA Tour win after a string of near misses so take the 25/1 each-way with bet365.
Corey Conners can end home drought
Let’s also back local man Corey Conners at 18/1.
It’s fair to presume that the Canadian players will be rolling their eyes as, once more, outside events are dominating the coverage of their tournament.
So how about one of them wrestling back interest in the golf itself and ending the drought which shows that no Canadian player has won this event since Pat Fletcher in 1954.
Conners looks the best placed to snap that streak after his impressive performance at the US PGA Championship.
He was also a fast-finishing sixth in this tournament last year after a closing 62.
Vincent Norrman for Top 20
Vincent Norrman is a rising star and heads into the tournament on a high after coming through US Open qualifying on Monday.
The Swede has four top 20s in his last six appearances, including eighth at the Byron Nelson two starts ago.
On those stats, he looks value to post another top 20 at 3/1.
How to watch the Canadian Open
- Venue - Oakdale G&CC, Toronto, Ontario
- Date - Thursday 8th June - Sunday 11th June
- Broadcast - Full coverage on Sky Sports Golf: Thursday & Friday 5 pm - 11 pm, Saturday 5 pm - 12.30 am, Sunday 5 pm - 11.30 pm.
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