Matt Kuchar 10/1 to bounce back
Matt Kuchar 10/1 to bounce back

Matt Kuchar seeks Canadian glory


Matt Kuchar is 10/1 to bounce back from his Open Championship heartache and win the RBC Canadian Open.

Kuchar went into the final round at Royal Birkdale three shots behind playing partner Jordan Spieth, but found himself one ahead with five holes to play after Spieth's fifth bogey of the day on the 13th.

However, despite playing the next four holes in two under par, Kuchar arrived on the 18th tee two shots behind after an inspired Spieth went birdie-eagle-birdie-birdie on the same stretch.

A closing bogey meant Kuchar eventually finished where he started, three behind Spieth and admitting it was a "crushing" blow to come so close to a first major championship.

Sky Bet are paying six places in the tournament and make Kuchar their 10/1 second favourite, behind 6/1 market leader Dustin Johnson.

Click here for Ben Coley's betting preview

He has also made the trip from Southport to Ontario after following a third round of 64 in the Open with a closing 77.

Defending champion Jhonattan Vegas has missed his last five cuts in succession.

"I've had a horrible summer to put it the best way," Vegas said. "But it's always fun coming back to places where you've had great results, especially wins, so definitely it's a good refresher from the past couple of months that have been a bit of a struggle.

"But it's golf and you have to keep a positive mentality and always think that you're going to play your best."

 Vegas is a 125/1 chance.

 

Like what you've read?

MOST READ

Sporting Life
Join for free!
Access to exclusive features all for FREE - No monthly subscription fee
Race Replays
My stable horse tracker
giftOffers and prize draws
newsExclusive content

Next Off

Fixtures & Results

Fetching latest games....
We are committed to Safer Gambling and have a number of self-help tools to help you manage your gambling. We also work with a number of independent charitable organisations who can offer help and answers any questions you may have.
Gamble Aware LogoGamble Helpline LogoGamstop LogoGordon Moody LogoSafer Gambling Standard LogoGamban Logo18+ LogoTake Time To Think Logo