Barring an unforeseen collapse by Rory McIlroy, the final round of the British Open will be his 18-hole victory lap and a bore for long-shot bettors.
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TODAY AT DEL MAR by Richard Eng
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Brady Kannon, a handicapper for Pregame.com, analyzes the top British Open players.
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Here are the assorted player matchups and propositions posted at the LVH sports book.