Sometimes the longshot pays off.
A bettor won $15,750 Sunday after betting $150 on Shane Lowry to win The Open. The Irish golfer had 105-1 odds going into the tournament but dominated the event, winning the major championship by six strokes at the Dunluce Course at Royal Portrush Golf Club.
Bleacher ReportA bettor put $150 down on Shane Lowry to win The Open at 105-1 odds and won nearly $16,000 ud83eudd11ud83eudd2f (via @lsuslick | h/t @br_betting) https://t.co/H3baYtSgNN
The prediction was an impressive one considering how surprising it was for Lowry to take home the Claret Jug.