Alfred Dunhill Links Championship betting tips as Rory McIlroy bids for glory at the home of golf

Windy and possibly wet weather is the stuff of nightmares for some, but for golfers it is often viewed as a badge of honour to battle through such conditions. If the forecast is to be believed, professionals and amateurs could be faced with exactly that at this week’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Ad The event is one the players relish, as while there is major money and ranking points up for grabs, it takes place in a relaxed atmosphere as pros play alongside amateurs — often friends, family and the odd superstar.

Alfred Dunhill Links ChampionshipAlfred Dunhill Links Championship: Tee times, TV coverage as McIlroy heads field4 HOURS AGO The players will face one round each on the Old Course, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns before the top qualifiers do battle on the final day at the home of golf in St Andrews. Rory McIlroy heads the field and as is the case every time he tees it up, is the hot favourite. The world No.

2 heads the field at around the 5/1 mark and although a skinny price, it is an each-way bet to nothing. If he finishes in the places you get your money back. If he wins, a profit comes your way.

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship: Tee times, TV coverage as McIlroy heads field Mickelson, Poulter withdraw from lawsuit against PGA Tour, LIV says 'nothing has changed' We’re not keen on backing favourites, but on this occasion we are prepared to make an exception. By a distance, McIlroy is the best player in the field and is comfortable on Links layouts — his near miss in this year’s Open Championship at St Andrews proves this. McIlroy is also bang in form; playing arguably the best golf of his career.