No matter who lifts the Claret Jug, punters can celebrate free bets(credit:
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The world's best golfers are finalising their preparations for the 2011 Open Championship at Royal St. Georges and anticipation is building for golf's most famous tournament. On Thursday the 156 qualified players will tee off for their first rounds and before then punters around the world will make their selections of who they think will be lifting the Claret Jug on Sunday evening.
Whether you think Rory McIlroy will produce another record breaking performance or that an unheralded player will come from nowhere to shock the field, you will want to get maximum value from your bets on the 2011 Open Championship and the best way to do this is by taking advantage of some of fantastic free bet offers available from online bookmakers. To help, we've compiled a list of the best on the market at the moment.
Bet365 are one of our favourite bookmakers as they are easy to use, offer some of the best odds and numerous live in-play betting options. They are also very quick to settle winning bets and have a fast and smooth payment method to collect winnings, which is always important! The firm are currently offering a fantastic £200 sign-up bonus to all new customers who register ahead of the 2011 Open Championship using bonus code MAXIMUMBONUS.
SportingBet are another big name in the world of sports betting and can always be guaranteed to offer the best odds on the top golfers. They currently offer a 100% matches bonus, up to £25 on all first deposits for new customers opening an account using bonus code MAXIMUMBONUS and they operate a reward scheme, where points are awarded for bets staked. If you collect enough points, you can win VIP trips to top sporting events around the world, including some major golf tournaments.
Sky Bet is the betting side of Sky Sports and they are, therefore, a trusted and respected company. The 2011 Open Championship may not be on Sky TV but that doesn't diminish the firm's betting options on the tournament. As well as offering a huge variety of markets on the Open, Sky Bet give all new customers who sign-up via Bettingpro a free £10 bet plus another £25 as part of their loyalty scheme.
Paddy Power
It's impossible not to like Paddy Power as the Irish firm consistently offer fantastic value to their loyal cusotmers. Not only are they offering a fantastic £100 welcome bonus to new customers who open an account using bonus code MAXIMUMBONUS but they will be running a number of promotions and money back offers throughout the 2011 Open Championship.
The Magic Sign are arguably Britain's biggest and most trusted bookmaker and customers who sign-up for an account with Ladbrokes know they will be getting some of the slickest and most professional service around. The firm are currently giving a £30 free bet to new customers who register via Bettingpro ahead of the British Open and that is an offer not to be missed.