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The Open Championship: Top American Golfer
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Which American golfer will have the best score at the 2026 Open Championship?

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$103,462

Cameron Young

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Resolved Jul 19, 2026

Closed: Jul 19, 1:44 PM EST

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Result
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Cameron Young

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
100¢
N/A
$11,119
N/A
N/A
$6,644
Settled
Yes
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Chris Gotterup

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$23,482
N/A
N/A
$22,529
Settled
No
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Sam Burns

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$20,760
N/A
N/A
$17,071
Settled
No
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Scottie Scheffler

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$15,397
N/A
N/A
$10,691
Settled
No
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Wyndham Clark

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$9,214
N/A
N/A
$6,817
Settled
No
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Jordan Spieth

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$8,826
N/A
N/A
$8,826
Settled
No
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Collin Morikawa

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$5,020
N/A
N/A
$4,273
Settled
No
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Bryson DeChambeau

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$3,888
N/A
N/A
$3,181
Settled
No
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Xander Schauffele

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$1,951
N/A
N/A
$1,941
Settled
No
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Patrick Reed

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$1,112
N/A
N/A
$1,112
Settled
No
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Rickie Fowler

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$660
N/A
N/A
$660
Settled
No
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Jackson Suber

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$495
N/A
N/A
$495
Settled
No
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Russell Henley

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$411
N/A
N/A
$411
Settled
No
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Ryan Gerard

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$345
N/A
N/A
$208
Settled
No
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Bud Cauley

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$161
N/A
N/A
$161
Settled
No
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J.T. Poston

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$140
N/A
N/A
$140
Settled
No
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Justin Thomas

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$128
N/A
N/A
$128
Settled
No
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Marcus Plunkett

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$94
N/A
N/A
$94
Settled
No
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Jake Knapp

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0%
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100¢
N/A
$66
N/A
N/A
$66
Settled
No
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Pierceson Coody

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$62
N/A
N/A
$62
Settled
No
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Patrick Cantlay

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$56
N/A
N/A
$56
Settled
No
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Ben Griffin

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$25
N/A
N/A
$25
Settled
No
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Eric Cole

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$25
N/A
N/A
$25
Settled
No
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J.J. Spaun

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$25
N/A
N/A
$25
Settled
No
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Akshay Bhatia

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N/A
N/A
100¢
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
No
Total markets: 25 of 55

Description

These markets determine which American golfer will achieve the best score at the 2026 Open Championship. Each market focuses on a specific player and resolves based on whether that player finishes with the lowest total strokes among all American competitors who complete the full tournament.

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Each market resolves to Yes if the specified American golfer records the lowest total strokes among all American golfers who complete the full 2026 The Open Championship tournament. A player must complete all regulation holes to be eligible; any withdrawal (before or after teeing off), disqualification, or failure to complete regulation holes results in a No resolution for that player's market. If multiple American golfers tie for the lowest score, Yes positions pay $1/N (rounded down to the nearest cent) where N equals the number of tied participants, and No positions pay the remainder. Only golfers who finish the tournament are considered in determining the leader among Americans.

Frequently asked questions

On Kalshi, the dashboard for the top American golfer at The Open Championship tracks real-time odds and price movements as traders forecast which U.S. competitor will finish highest in the tournament. The interface displays current market prices, historical price charts, and 24-hour trading volume of $25,034 so you can monitor how sentiment shifts as the event approaches. This market aggregates predictions from all traders on the platform, reflecting collective expectations about American performance at one of golf's most prestigious majors.

Prediction market odds and sportsbook odds often diverge because they reflect different trader bases and incentive structures. Sportsbooks set odds to balance liability and profit, while prediction markets like this one are driven by traders wagering real money on their beliefs about outcomes. Comparing this market's odds to major sportsbooks can reveal where professional bettors and casual traders disagree on which American golfer will lead the field. Such gaps sometimes signal value or consensus shifts in real time.

On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares representing each possible outcome. Share prices range from $0 to $1, with the cost reflecting the implied probability that outcome occurs. As new information emerges—player form, course conditions, injury reports—traders adjust their bids and asks, moving prices up or down. The spread between buy and sell prices tightens as more volume flows through the market.

This market resolves around Jul 17, 2026, once The Open Championship concludes and final leaderboards are confirmed. The outcome is determined by identifying which American golfer finishes in the highest position in the tournament standings. Resolution is verified against credible public sources reporting official results. Traders holding shares in the winning outcome receive their payout once the event is finalized and the market settles.

Several catalysts can shift odds before the tournament begins. Recent tournament performances by top American contenders—wins, missed cuts, or strong finishes on the PGA Tour—often trigger repricing. Injury announcements or withdrawals can eliminate favorites and boost underdogs. Course conditions, weather forecasts, and field composition updates also influence trader sentiment. As the event date nears, media coverage and expert commentary may sway perception of which American golfer is most likely to lead the field, causing sharp price movements in this market.