The 2026 Soudal Open takes place on the DP World Tour from May 21‑24 with the circuit heading to Belgium for four days of action at Rinkven International Golf Club in Antwerp.
Now into its fifth consecutive year on the DP World Tour calendar, Belgium’s home stop on the DP World Tour again returns to the tree‑lined, parkland layout at Rinkven.
The course, which has staged the event in 2018 and 2019 and from 2022 onwards, rewards accuracy and smart course management more than sheer power.
The latest outright markets are headed by home favourite Thomas Detry, recent winner Daniel Hillier, rising Spanish star Jose Luis Ballester, in‑form Scot Ewen Ferguson and South African young gun Jayden Schaper.
With Rinkven’s relatively modest yardage and tight driving corridors, another bunched leaderboard is expected, and small margins on and around the greens are likely to decide the title on Sunday.
Current 2026 Soudal Open Golf Betting Odds
| Player | Betting Odds |
|---|---|
| Thomas Detry | +1100 (11/1) |
| Daniel Hillier | +1400 (14/1) |
| Jose Luis Ballester | +1600 (16/1) |
| Ewen Ferguson | +2000 (20/1) |
| Jayden Schaper | +2000 (20/1) |
Leading 2026 Soudal Open Contenders
Thomas Detry
Thomas Detry goes off as the clear market leader on home soil as he seeks a first DP World Tour victory in front of Belgian fans at Rinkven.
The Antwerp native has contended here before and now returns for a third appearance at the Soudal Open with bookmakers making him a narrow favourite.
Detry’s length and high‑quality ball‑striking give him multiple ways to attack this course, but his week is likely to hinge on keeping the driver disciplined and capitalising on scoring chances with the putter.
With passionate home support and current pricing that reflects both talent and motivation, the LIV Golf star looks the obvious benchmark for the rest of the field.
Daniel Hillier
Daniel Hillier arrives in Belgium in excellent spirits after a strong run of results that have propelled him towards the front of DP World Tour markets.
The New Zealander has been clipped into the mid‑teens in the outright betting and is widely seen as the most likely overseas challenger to spoil the Belgian party.
Hillier’s strengths lie in his strong tee‑to‑green numbers and composed decision‑making, both of which should stand up well on a course where keeping the ball in play is critical.
If he maintains his recent form with the irons and produces a solid week on the greens, another serious title tilt looks firmly on the cards.
Jose Luis Ballester
LIV Golf young gun Jose Luis Ballester has enjoyed a rapid rise and finds himself priced on the third line of betting for the Soudal Open as he chases a breakthrough win at this level.
The young Spaniard has impressed with his fearless approach and ability to contend quickly after stepping up in class, traits that have clearly caught the attention of odds‑makers.
Rinkven’s requirement for precision and disciplined course management may actually accentuate Ballester’s strengths if he reins in the aggression at the right moments.
At around 16/1, he profiles as one of the most intriguing upside plays near the top of the market.
Ewen Ferguson
Ewen Ferguson sits just behind the front trio in the betting and continues to trend upwards on the DP World Tour after a string of impressive recent performances.
The Scot has been a regular fixture on leaderboards in 2026, and he will be looking to go one better than when losing a play-off in Antwerp 12 months ago.
Ferguson’s all‑round game – solid driving, tidy irons and a competitive short game – looks well suited to a layout where bogeys must be kept off the card.
If he produces one of his better putting weeks, he has both the form and winning experience to mount a genuine challenge.
Jayden Schaper
Jayden Schaper completes the leading group of favourites and continues to enhance his reputation as one of South Africa’s most promising young talents.
He has already shown this season that he can contend in quality DP World Tour fields with two wins to his name, and the market now reflects that ahead of the test in Belgium.
Schaper’s blend of solid tee‑to‑green numbers and the ability to make runs of birdies should play well at Rinkven if he keeps the inevitable mistakes to a minimum.
With confidence growing and his price still offering some each‑way appeal, he is a name that will attract plenty of interest from punters this week.
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