The five most backed golfers on day two at The Open

The five most backed golfers on day two at The Open

We reveal who punters fancy to win after the opening round.

1. Brooks Koepka

Pre-tournament odds: 11/1
Current best price: 11/2

Is anyone actually surprised to see this man topping the list after day one? Koepka is the favourite after the opening day, currently a couple of shots off the lead on -3. Having dropped just one shot in his opening round, the American is the most backed with 7% of bets since close of play yesterday.

2. Justin Rose

Pre-tournament odds: 25/1
Current best price: 14/1

The first of the Englishmen on this list, Rose put together a consistent round of 69 to open his tournament. The 2013 US Open winner tees off on day two just a few shots shy of the lead and 6.4% of bets have gone his way.

3. Tommy Fleetwood

Pre-tournament odds: 33/1
Current best price: 12/1

An impressive 68 on the first day saw Fleetwood shoot up the leader board. After bogeying the first hole on his second day, the Englishman has got himself right back into contention on -4. Bookies make him third favourite as it stands, and 5.3% of punters fancy him to go all the way.

4. J. B. Holmes

Pre-tournament odds: 500/1
Current best price: 40/1

Unlikely First Round leader JB Holmes is next on the list. The 37-year-old shot an incredible 66 in his first round, which featured six birdies. As a result, 4.7% of bettors think he can convert his strong start into a first major win. His best major championship performance to date came when 3rd in the 2016 Open.

5. Jon Rahm

Pre-tournament odds: 14/1
Current best price: 13/2

The Spaniard featured in our five most backed pre-tournament and those shrewd punters could be celebrating on Sunday. Rahm finished the first day -3 and looks in fantastic shape heading into his second round. He’s accrued 4.2% of bets since yesterday.

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