The 152nd Open Championship: "Fairway Favourites & First Round Flair"

Greetings, you golf junkies and adrenaline fiends! The 152nd Open Championship is upon us, and I’m about as excited as a dog in a fire hydrant factory and as nervous as the guy who can't pay his bar tab. This legendary event at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland is where dreams are made and crushed. We're diving headfirst into our segments for this week, so strap in and prepare for a wild ride through the world of golf betting.

"Fairway Favourites"

Our "Fairway Favourites" segment has been as dependable as that one guy in your friend group that gets told the tee time is 30 minutes before the actual time, but this week, we’re determined to flip the script. We’re picking four players to make the cut, and if you follow my advice, we’ll be rolling in cash like pigs in mud or you'll regret you didn't tail. Here are the warriors we’re backing:

Akshay Bhatia

The young prodigy with nerves of steel. This guy’s been showing promise and resilience that makes me think he’s been dealing with someone's current wife. I honestly wouldn't be surprised, Akshay has that dawg in him.

Aaron Rai

He’s got a name that sounds like a Viking warlord and the game to match. Rai’s familiarity with UK courses gives him an edge over the field, which makes him a reliable pick to make the cut.

Matt Fitzpatrick

Fitzpatrick’s been playing decent golf lately and by this time of year he normally finds his form. With the Fedex playoffs approaching as well I expect Fitzy to fight that much harder to not only make the cut, but place well in the tournament. He’s got the consistency and grit to make the cut without breaking a sweat and I expect that happen.

Corey Conners

Our Canadian powerhouse, Conners, has been delivering solid performances week after week. His form is as sweet as the Argentinian female fans who have been going viral for their celebrations, which makes him a solid pick.

This parlay pays +311, so let’s cash in on it.

"First Round Flair"

Now onto “First Round Flair,” where predicting the leader after day one is like finding a sober Irishman on St. Patrick’s Day. But I’m confident in our pick:

Rory McIlroy

At 18-1, Rory is our man. He thrives on UK courses and has the talent to dominate from the get-go. If he starts hot, it’s going to be a spectacle. Place your bets, folks, because Rory is ready to set the course on fire. I can see a solid round of -6 or -7 being the clubhouse lead after day one and Rory definitely has that in him when he is playing his best golf.

And there you have it, folks. Our picks for the 152nd Open Championship are set. With our "Fairway Favourites" and "First Round Flair" picks, we’re geared up to turn a tidy profit and maybe even afford some therapy for the stress this tournament brings. Stay tuned for more updates, and remember: fortune favors the bold.