Johnson, Spieth co-favorites seeking first British Open wins

American Dustin Johnson has missed the cut in his last two tournaments on the PGA Tour. Fellow American Jordan Spieth is coming off a win in the Travelers Championship. Both Johnson and Spieth top the betting board for the 146th British Open as +1400 co-favorites at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.

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The Open Championship gets underway on Thursday in Southport, England. Johnson and Spieth are both looking for their first victory in the Major, with defending champion Henrik Stenson of Sweden setting a record last year by shooting 20-under par. Johnson’s best finish in the British Open was a tie for second with American Phil Mickelson in 2011 while Spieth tied for fourth in 2015. Mickelson won it two years later.

Stenson and Mickelson are two intriguing contenders to consider, although neither of them are playing well right now. Stenson is listed at +2500 after missing the cut in four of his last five tournaments this season. The 41-year-old is still searching for his first win on the PGA Tour this year, with two Top-10 finishes, the last coming back in March.