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The Open Betting Tips & Tipsters 2027
The Open 2027 dates at St Andrews, the four rounds explained, the best-rated golf tipsters and how to judge Open betting tips before you pay.
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Thursday 15 – Sunday 18 July 2027 · The Old Course, St Andrews
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When is The Open 2027?
The 2027 Open Championship is scheduled from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 July 2027 at the Old Course, St Andrews, in Fife, Scotland. It's the final men's major of the year and the oldest golf championship in the world.
The Open is golf's oldest major and the biggest golf betting week of the British summer. In 2027 it returns to the Old Course at St Andrews. Links golf brings wind, firm ground and tee-time draws that can decide the tournament, so luck plays a bigger part than at most majors — and each-way records are easy to flatter.
The Open 2027: round-by-round guide
Tee times are published shortly before the event — check the official schedule and forecast before you bet.
Round 1 · Thursday
| Fixture / stage | Type | Detail | What to look for |
|---|---|---|---|
| First round | Stroke play | 18 holes | Morning and afternoon waves can face very different weather. |
Round 2 · Friday
| Fixture / stage | Type | Detail | What to look for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second round and cut | Stroke play | 18 holes | The tee-time draw often matters most over the first 36 holes. |
Round 3 · Saturday
| Fixture / stage | Type | Detail | What to look for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving day | Stroke play | 18 holes | Leaders in calm conditions can be caught if the wind gets up. |
Round 4 · Sunday
| Fixture / stage | Type | Detail | What to look for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final round | Stroke play | 18 holes | Links experience and scrambling decide close finishes. |
Best golf tipsters for the Open
We don't rate tipsters on a single event — the sample is too small. These are the highest-rated golf tipsters on TipsterCheck overall, so you can check their reviews and records before the Open begins.
Top golf tipsters ahead of the Open
| # | Tipster | Trust Score | User rating | Price | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ben Coley (Sky Sports) | Not yet rated | 5.0 | Free | View → |
| 2 |  Steve Palmer (Sporting Life) | Not yet rated | New | Free | View → |
| 3 |  Best Golf Tipster | Not yet rated | New | Premium · £19 first month | View → |
| 4 | BO Best Golf Tipster (Outrights) | Not yet rated | New | Premium · £19 first month | View → |
| 5 |  Jimmy's Golf | Not yet rated | New | Premium · £29/Month | View → |
How to judge The Open tips before you pay
Ask how they handle the weather draw
At a links Open, the half of the field that gets the better weather on Thursday and Friday has a big edge. A credible tipster explains how forecasts and tee times shaped their picks.
Separate wins from each-way places
Open profits are often built on long-priced each-way places. Ask for results split into wins and places, and the place terms they assumed.
Ask for a full, time-stamped record — not highlights
Every tipster shares their big wins. What matters is every bet they advised, with the time it was sent, the stake and the odds available then. If they can only show winners, assume the losers were hidden.
Check the odds were actually available
Prices can move quickly after a tip is posted. Judge a record at the odds you could realistically get, and be wary of results quoted at the best price anywhere.
One tournament is a tiny sample
Even a busy event is only a small number of bets. A tipster can have a brilliant or awful tournament by luck alone, so judge them on years of results, not one event.
Set a budget and level stakes before it starts
Decide a total budget for the event, use level stakes (for example 1–2% of your bank per point) and stick to it. Chasing losses late in a tournament is how most people give back their winnings. 18+, and only bet what you can afford to lose.
The Open — frequently asked questions
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