Top eight dark horse candidates to win 2016 British Open

Luke Donald, England (125-1)

Perhaps it’s a stretch to include Donald on this list, given his recent play. Since the start of May, Donald has produced more rounds in the 70s than the 60s and has missed more cuts this year than he has top-25 finishes.

Still, as a veteran of 16 British Opens and a golfer who has played Royal Troon twice before (1999, 2004) at The Open, Donald could surprise us all with some solid golf. He did so last year at St. Andrews, posting a 12th place finish to the surprise of many.

We’ll find out soon enough if Donald has what it takes to compete during this year’s British Open. He’ll be joining Colin Montgomerie and Marc Leishman as the first golfers off the tee in Round 1 Thursday morning.