Thomas Detry (Belgium) is within the top 5 of the leaderboard after Round 2 of The Open Championship 2026 (Royal Birkdale, July 17, 2026)
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Published on 16. July 2026
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Predicted for 17. July 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Detry co-leads after R1 at -3 (67) with MacIntyre and Smalley, one shot clear of Scheffler and DeChambeau. He birdied holes 1, 7, 8, and 10. Historically ~40–50% of R1 leaders in majors remain in the top 5 after R2. Pre-tournament odds were ~+1,500–2,000. Deep field directly behind and Friday weather are key risks.
Data basis for this prediction
- Golf Magic / TheOpen.com: Detry 67 (-3) R1-Mitführender, birdies 1/7/8/10 (16.07.2026)
- PGA Tour Leaderboard / Central Oregon Daily: R1 Zwischenstand Detry/MacIntyre/Smalley -3, Scheffler -2 (16.07.2026)
- CBS Sports: Open Championship 2026 R1 leaders and field odds (16.07.2026)
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Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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MacIntyre co-leads after R1 at -3 (67) with Detry and Smalley; world #1 Scheffler is 1 back at -2. Pre-tournament odds were +2700 (~3.6%); as R1 co-leader on a links course, his win probability rises to ~12%. Scheffler (+750, ~11.8%) and McIlroy (+900, ~10%) remain the field favorites. MacIntyre won the 2024 Canadian Open and is a strong links specialist. No back-to-back Open winner since Harrington 2008.
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Spain beat France 2-0 in the semi-final on July 15 in Dallas and is unbeaten in 37 matches. Argentina beat England 2-1 with two late Messi-assisted goals. Polymarket prices Spain at 58%, Argentina at 42%. Bookmaker odds (FanDuel Spain +125, Argentina +270 for 90 min) imply Spain ~55–58%. Spain has conceded no goals in the knockout phase. The open Cassandra prediction 'France wins the final' is moot — France was already eliminated.
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Stage 18 (July 23, 2026) runs from Voiron to Orcières-Merlette (185.2 km) with a mountain top finish at a ski resort at 1,850m. The profile includes Col de Manse and Col du Festre plus the final climb (7.1 km at 6.7% average). Pogačar is the dominant climber of TdF 2026 (predictions for stage wins 14, 15, 19, and 20 plus GC on the platform). Stage 18 opens the Alpine finale trilogy and features an identical demand profile. Main competition: Jonas Vingegaard (Trek-Segafredo) and Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step, predicted for ITT Stage 16). Implied market probability for Pogačar at alpine mountain-top finishes: 35–45%. No direct Stage 18 market found; estimate conservatively set at 38%, as breakaway/attack scenarios from other riders (Vingegaard, Evenepoel) remain realistic.