James Nicholas betting profile: The Open Championship
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James Nicholas returns to major championship golf as The Open Championship takes place at Royal Birkdale Golf Club from July 16-19, 2026. Scottie Scheffler defends his title after winning at 17-under last year.
Nicholas's recent results
| Date | Tournament name | Result | Round scores | To par | FedExCup points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2026 | U.S. Open | T65 | 71-72-82-69 | +14 | -- |
| June 15, 2025 | U.S. Open | T61 | 69-78-75-77 | +19 | -- |
Nicholas's recent performances
- Nicholas's best finish over his last ten appearances came at the U.S. Open, where he finished tied for 61st with a score of 19-over.
- Nicholas has an average of -0.066 Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in his past five tournaments.
- He has an average of -0.011 Strokes Gained: Putting in his past five tournaments.
- Nicholas has averaged -0.442 Strokes Gained: Total in his past five tournaments.
Nicholas's Strokes Gained rankings
| Category | Overall TOUR rank | Overall | Last five starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee | - | -0.247 | -0.066 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Approach the Green | - | -1.449 | -0.280 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green | - | 0.002 | -0.084 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Putting | - | 0.830 | -0.011 |
| Average Strokes Gained: Total | - | -0.864 | -0.442 |
Nicholas's advanced stats and rankings
- Nicholas posted a Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee average of -0.247 this season, while his average Driving Distance of 327.1 yards demonstrates his length off the tee.
- In terms of Strokes Gained: Approach the Green this season, Nicholas sported a -1.449 mark. He posted a 48.61% Greens in Regulation rate.
- On the greens, Nicholas delivered a 0.830 Strokes Gained: Putting mark this season. In addition, he averaged 29.00 Putts Per Round, and he broke par 12.50% of the time with a 23.61% Bogey Avoidance rate.
All stats in this article are accurate for Nicholas as of the start of The Open Championship.
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