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The Open sleepers: Five players who could surprisingly contend at Royal St. George's

Every year at The Open Championship, there is always a player or two who surprisingly contends. In recent editions, we’ve seen Robert MacIntyre (2019), Chan Kim and Austin Connelly (2017) and Andrew Johnston (2016) among the longshots who have flirted with a claret jug.

Who will be the shockers this week at Royal St. George’s?

These guys probably won't win, but here are five players listed at +20000 or higher per PointsBet Sportsbook that could sneak up on some people and notch a top-20 or better:

Richard Bland (+20000): Let the good times roll in Bland Land.