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5 dark horses who could upset and win The Open Championship 2018

By Cody Williams

The open flag flying on day one of The Open Championship 2018 at Carnoustie Golf Links, Angus. (Photo by Richard Sellers/PA Images via Getty Images)
The open flag flying on day one of The Open Championship 2018 at Carnoustie Golf Links, Angus. (Photo by Richard Sellers/PA Images via Getty Images) /
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SILVIS, IL – JULY 15: Francesco Molinari of Italy hits his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run on July 15, 2018 in Silvis, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
SILVIS, IL – JULY 15: Francesco Molinari of Italy hits his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run on July 15, 2018 in Silvis, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

1. Francesco Molinari (+3300)

There’s no question that Francesco Molinari has impressed throughout his career on the PGA Tour and the European Tour. The 35-year old Italian has shown flashes numerous times throughout his career, perhaps most famously last year at the PGA Championship when he tied for second. That was a close call then as he almost captured his first-career victory in the states, which had eluded him up until just two weeks ago.

Molinari seemed to shed a monkey off his back at the Quicken Loans National two weeks ago as he displayed dominant form en route to a resounding victory, again, his first in the United States and on the PGA Tour. That’s also his second victory overall this season, winning the BMW PGA Championship in May on the European Tour.

If that weren’t enough to speak to the Italian’s current form, Molinari was in contention this past week at the John Deere Classic, looking to go back-to-back after getting his first PGA Tour win. He ultimately finished tied for second with a 19-under score through 72 holes, but proved that he’s in impeccable form right now.

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Molinari actually played at Carnoustie at the British Open in 2007, but missed the cut then. Of course, that was also his first ever major championship appearance, so not much was expected of him. Since then, he’s registered three top-15 finishes at The Open Championship, showing he can play this style. When you couple that with his form right now, he’s one that you certainly need to look out for to stay hot and make a run for the Claret Jug.

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