British Open 2012 Dates & Tips Visit Betfair Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 1 Jan 2012 Tweet Darren Clarke (credit: GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) Related Articles See all Golf newsPGA Championship 2012 Dates & TipsUS Open 2012 Dates & TipsUS Masters 2012 Dates & Tips Share it Pin It The British Open returns to Royal Lytham this year, with Darren Clarke looking to retain his title when the tournament starts on July 19.Americans have also won the last two Opens held at Royal Lytham; David Duval in 2001 and Tom Lehman in 1996.A better clue for punters, however, is that champions here tend to be of the highest class.Duval was the closest challenger to Tiger Woods at the time, while Lehman's victory was well-deserved considering numerous near misses in the Masters and US Open.Prior to that, the modern-era champions here were Seve Ballesteros (twice), Gary Player and Tony Jacklin.That trend runs completely contrary to recent Opens, as the shortest priced winner of the last three was Clarke at a pre-tournament 260.00.Unlikely as it may seem, lightning could very plausibly strike twice as Lytham was the scene of Clarke's previous best in his favourite major.Another lesson from the 2001 renewal is that this classic links venue is ideal for trading purposes. The leaderboard is liable to change frequently, with dramatic effect. Duval was seven shots behind at halfway. Read our Betfair review £20 risk-free bet plus £1000 cashback Like Like Post to wall 319 Reads All Golf News Recent Golf Articles BMW PGA Championship scores - Luke Donald 5/2 as James Morrison leads by 425 May 2012James Morrison leads the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth by four shots after two rounds – but is Crowne Plaza Invitational scores - See the 1st round story in pictures25 May 2012In-form Zach Johnson is the 3/1 favourite with Bet365 for the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial BMW PGA Championship scores - See the story of the 1st round in pictures24 May 2012Luke Donald is the 6/1 favourite for the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth after opening with a fou BMW PGA Championship Betting Latest23 May 2012William Hill have trimmed the price of Padraig Harrington winning the BMW PGA Championship followin BMW PGA Championship Tips – Rose may finally bloom at Wentworth23 May 2012Justin Rose will be looking to finally end his wait for Wentworth glory when he tees off at the BMW BMW PGA Championship Tips23 May 2012The 2012 European Tour heads to Wentworth this week for flagship tournament, the BMW PGA Championsh More Stories Recent Articles Coop Beach Tour - Live streaming matches on bet36526 May 2012The second leg of the Coop Beach Tour starts in Lucerne today. Smart Beach Tour - Live streaming matches on bet36526 May 2012The Smart Beach Tour kicks off today in Germany CEV Beach Volleyball Satellite Baden - Live streaming matches on bet36526 May 2012Catch the action in the CEV Beach Volleyball Satellite Baden. CEV European Championship Baden Masters Beach Volleyball - Live streaming matches on bet36526 May 2012The CEV European Championshp Baden Masters continue in the Austrian city of Baden today. FIVB Patria Direct Prague Open Beach Volleyball - Live streaming semifinal matches on bet36526 May 2012The FIVB Patria Direct Prague Open continues today. Women's Olympic Handball Qualifiying Tournament - Watch live streaming matches on bet36526 May 2012Day 2 of the Women's Olympic Handball Qualifying Tournament continues in Lyon, Guadalajara and Aalb More Stories Tags British Open Betting, British Open Dates, British Open Odds, British Open Tips, Golf Bet
