The Open Golf Championship | Betting Events

In two days the biggest golf betting event of the year for UK punters kicks off. The Open Championships, also known as the British Open outside of Britain, is the oldest of the four Majors having been played for the first time in 1860 in Scotland. It is also the only of the Majors which is played outside of the USA and as such attracts more European attention than any of the other three. Regardless of whether you're a seasoned golf bettor or new to golf betting the Open Championships provide an excellent opportunity for excitement and winnings through a historic and spectacular golf championship on British soil.

As always here's a list of interesting resources to check out for the event:

The Open Championship (16.07-19.09)
- The Open Championship - Official Site -
- Turnberry Golf Course is hosting the 2009 Open Championship
- A short overview of Open Championship Golf for punters
- The British Open guide offers a comprehensive overview of the golf championship
- An excellent golf news site for the event is Golf.com
- If you plan to bet the UK Betting Guide has posted a very handy 2009 British Open Preview
- Also be aware that Paddypowers is offering 7 places paid for the British Open
- Lastly here are The Open Championship Betting Odds

Best of luck for what will likely be the highlight of the year in professional golfing