The Open 2025: Odds and favorites entering the first round at Royal Portrush
Royal Portrush hosts the 153rd edition of The Open Championship, and Northern Ireland's own Rory McIlroy is among the betting favorites entering the men's final major of the season.
But he's not THE favorite.
That distinction belongs to world No. 1 and reigning PGA champion Scottie Scheffler. Masters — and Grand Slam — champ McIlroy is a clear second choice, with Jon Rahm, who has three top-10s in his last four Open starts, third.
2025 Open Championship odds (as of Monday, courtesy DraftKings):
Scottie Scheffler: +450
Rory McIlroy: +700
Jon Rahm: +1200
Bryson DeChambeau: +2000
Xander Schauffele: +2500
Collin Morikawa: +2800
Tommy Fleetwood: +2800
Ludvig Åberg: +2800
Viktor Hovland: +3000
Tyrrell Hatton: +3000
Shane Lowry: +3000
Robert MacIntyre: +3500
Sepp Straka: +5000
Justin Thomas: +5000
Joaquin Niemann: +5000
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