[b]Keep a relentlessly close eye on the weather forecast[/b]
At risk of stating the obvious, watching the weather is never more important to golf betting than during an Open Championship. A good or bad draw as regards wind speed can make the difference between shooting 65 and 75 and often proves a fatal handicap. Moreover, a change in wind direction requires radical changes to any in-running plan. The current forecast predicts relatively light winds and plenty of rain both before and during the event, suggesting no significant draw advantage over the first two rounds. Keep checking though, as forecasts change fast.
[b]Greens in regulation is the key stat to follow, supported by driving accuracy and putting[/b]
Britain's wet summer means the Open layout will be as penal as ever, with...