2026 Open Championship odds, picks, date: Surprising predictions by golf model that's nailed 17 majors

SportsLine's golf model has simulated the 2026 Open Championship 10,000 times, generating predictions for the major to be held at Royal Birkdale. The model has a strong track record, having correctly predicted 17 major championships. The simulations have produced surprising picks that differ from conventional favorites for the 2026 British Open.