Rory McIlroy to lead after round one and win The Open Championship is 40/1 with Sky Bet as Royal Portrush hosts season's final major
The Northern Irishman showed good form in preparation for the tournament, as he finished as runner-up at the Scottish Open this week.
McIlroy, the Masters champion is viewed as the second favourite for the Open behind world number one Scottie Scheffler.
His prospects for the weekend are the subject of several RequestABets with Sky Bet ahead of the tournament, as McIlroy bids to win the Open for the first time since 2014.
A 40/1 RequestABet is available, which requires McIlroy to lead after the first round and go on to win the tournament.
Another features the top two favourites for the title, with Sky Bet offering odds of 16/1 for Scheffler to win and McIlroy to finish in the top five, including ties.
There are also some eye-catching RequestABets involving the home favourite with wider odds.
This includes a top region treble at 66/1, which requires Scheffler to close out as the top US finish, McIlroy the top European and Hideki Matsuyama as the top Asian golfer in the final leaderboard.
A Masters repeat of McIlroy to win and Justin Rose to finish in the top five, including ties, is 80/1.
Sky Bet RequestABets for The Open Championship:
Rory McIlroy to lead after round one and win outright - 40/1
Scottie Scheffler to win and Rory McIlroy top five finish (Incl. ties) - 16/1
Top Region Treble: Scheffler Top USA, McIlroy Top European & Matsuyama Top Asian - 66/1
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