Sam Burns (USA) finishes The Open Championship 2026 (Royal Birkdale, July 19, 2026) in the Top 5 of the overall standings
Hit
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Published on 17. July 2026
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Predicted for 19. July 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Sam Burns co-leads The 154th Open Championship at −9 after Round 2 (alongside Lucas Herbert, who shot a record-equalling 62). He holds a three-shot lead over the next group at −6 (Cameron Young, Jackson Suber). Aggregated bookmaker odds imply a ~30–35% win probability for Burns post-R2, historically translating to ~50% top-5 probability. Rounds 3 (July 18) and 4 (July 19) remain; golf volatility and a strong field (Scheffler +750, McIlroy +850) moderate the probability. No direct Polymarket market for Burns top 5 found.
Data basis for this prediction
- GolfMonthly.com: Open Championship R2 Leaderboard – Burns & Herbert bei −9, 17.07.2026
- CBSSports/ESPN: Aggregierte Buchmacherquoten The Open 2026 – Scheffler +750, McIlroy +850, Burns implied ~30–35% Siegchance nach R2, 17.07.2026
- TheOpen.com: Official Leaderboard Round 2, 17.07.2026
- Olympics.com: Open Championship 2026 Schedule & Round 2 Leaderboard, 17.07.2026
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Sam Burns beendete The Open Championship auf P3 (-8) – Top 5 erfüllt. Quellen: PGA Tour, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports.
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