Johnson travels to Royal Troon looking to continue hot streak

Star-Telegram golf writer Jimmy Burch handicaps the top 10 players, with odds, to win the 2016 British Open at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland:

5-1 Dustin Johnson U.S. Open champ is the hottest player on the planet, has the skills to add another major title in his sizzling summer stretch.

6-1 Jason Day No. 1 player in world golf rankings can overpower this course with a good week off the tee.

7-1 Jordan Spieth Colonial champ remains the game’s most consistent presence in majors over the past three seasons, including two titles.

8-1 Danny Willett Masters champ has climbed to No. 9 in world rankings, will have vocal crowd behind him at the British Open.

10-1 Rory McIlroy Four-time major winner has the skills to add No. 5 in Sunday’s final round.

12-1 Adam Scott Two-time winner on 2016 PGA Tour is focused on the majors, rather than the Olympic Games, this summer.

15-1 Patrick Reed Olympian from Spring seeks to elevate a solid season to a breakthrough season with his first major triumph.

16-1 Branden Grace Rising star from South Africa has contended in recent majors, seems poised to finally win one.

18-1 Sergio Garcia Byron Nelson champ has been a runner-up twice in the British Open, with nine career top-10 finishes in the event.

20-1 Zach Johnson Defending champ won last year at St. Andrews but has struggled when the British Open visits Troon.

This story was originally published July 13, 2016 at 8:19 PM with the headline "Johnson travels to Royal Troon looking to continue hot streak."