The 154th Open Championship best bets: Outrights, placement bets, 'one-and-done' pick for Royal Birkdale

The major season reaches its conclusion this week on the Southport coast as the world's best golfers head to Royal Birkdale for the 154th Open Championship . Marking its 11th time hosting golf's oldest major, Birkdale last welcomed the event in 2017 during Jordan Spieth’s wild, unforgettable ride to the Claret Jug. Links purists are in for a treat this week. Thanks to an uncharacteristic heatwave in the United Kingdom, the forecast features dry, sunny skies and highs climbing into the 80s. Expec