Houston Open Betting Preview: Dustin Johnson returns ahead of next week’s Masters

Odds and Preview for the PGA Tour Tournament

Most eyes are already trained on next week’s Masters, but the Houston Open will see both the current and a former World No.1 in action as they try to shake off the rust ahead of next week’s Augusta showpiece.

Will Dustin Johnson be able to make an instant return to winning ways after six weeks away? Is Brooks Koepka ready to challenge having played just once so far in the 2020/21 PGA Tour? Will a be-hoodied Brit be able to crash the party?

We’ll run through a few of the favourites and best backed golfers ahead of tomorrow’s tee-off in our Houston Open betting preview.

Dustin Johnson – 15/2

The World No.1 was in the form of his life until contracting Covid-19, with a six-week layoff meaning he missed out on a host of events, including the CJ Cup and the Zozo Championship.

Reports have suggested DJ was hampered by fatigue during his recovery, yet with the Masters just a week away, the Houston Open is his only opportunity to see how he holds up in competitive play.

Despite that, he remains the favourite for the event off the back of his pre-break form, where he managed five T-6 or better finishes consecutively. If he can showcase that kind of form again here, chances are he’ll move straight into the top five favourites for the Masters.

Tyrrell Hatton – 14/1

The Englishman makes headlines wherever he goes thanks to his preference for wearing a hoodie on the golf course, but it’s his performances that have caught the eye in recent weeks. So far in the 20/21 season he has won the BMW PGA Championship on the European Tour, before a strong third-placed finish in the CJ Cup.