The 153rd Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush from July 17-20, 2025, with Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy heading the betting odds.
The world’s elite golfers compete for the iconic Claret Jug on the dramatic links of Northern Ireland for just the second time in the tournament’s rich history.
Royal Portrush’s Dunluce Links is widely regarded as one of the world’s great championship courses.
Known for its spectacular coastline, deep bunkers and unpredictable weather, it last hosted The Open in 2019 when Shane Lowry triumphed in challenging conditions.
With a star-studded field and a course famed for its challenge and beauty, this year’s Open promises high drama and unforgettable moments once again.
2025 The Open Championship Current Betting Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | +450 (9/2) |
| Rory McIlroy | +700 (7/1) |
| Jon Rahm | +1200 (12/1) |
| Bryson DeChambeau | +2000 (20/1) |
| Xander Schauffele | +2500 (25/1) |
| Ludvig Aberg | +2800 (28/1) |
| Tommy Fleetwood | +2800 (28/1) |
| Collin Morikawa | +3000 (30/1) |
| Viktor Hovland | +3000 (30/1) |
| Tyrrell Hatton | +3000 (30/1) |
| Shane Lowry | +3300 (33/1) |
| Robert MacIntyre | +3500 (35/1) |
| Sepp Straka | +5000 (50/1) |
| Joaquin Niemann | +5000 (50/1) |
| Justin Thomas | +5000 (50/1) |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | +5500 (55/1) |
| Jordan Spieth | +5500 (55/1) |
| Brooks Koepka | +5500 (55/1) |
| Patrick Cantlay | +5500 (55/1) |
| Russell Henley | +6500 (65/1) |
| Corey Conners | +7500 (75/1) |
| Justin Rose | +7500 (75/1) |
| Patrick Reed | +8000 (80/1) |
| Adam Scott | +8000 (80/1) |
| Cameron Young | +8000 (80/1) |
| Hideki Matsuyama | +8000 (80/1) |
| Sam Burns | +8000 (80/1) |
| Ben Griffin | +9000 (90/1) |
| Ryan Fox | +9000 (90/1) |
| Jason Day | +9000 (90/1) |
| Chris Gotterup | +9000 (90/1) |
The Open Championship Leading Contenders
Scottie Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler enters the 2025 Open Championship as the favorite, unsurprisingly given his consistency and dominance in men’s golf over the past two seasons.
As the current world number one, Scheffler has captured the PGA Championship and several high-profile PGA Tour events in 2025.
Despite not yet claiming an Open title, Scheffler’s record in the championship is impressive, with multiple top-10 finishes highlighting his adaptability to links golf.
Scheffler’s form this season, marked by a string of top finishes and his ability to thrive in tough conditions, makes him the player to beat as he seeks to add the Claret Jug to his growing major collection.
Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy returns to Royal Portrush with a sense of unfinished business and the weight of home expectations.
The Northern Irishman famously missed the cut here in 2019, but since then has rebuilt his game and reputation, highlighted by a victory at the 2025 Masters to complete a career grand slam of the majors.
McIlroy’s 2025 campaign has been one of resurgence, featuring multiple top-5 finishes and the emotional pull of playing in front of an adoring home crowd cannot be overstated,
McIlroy arrives as both a sentimental favorite and a genuine contender eager to capture his second Open title on home soil.
Jon Rahm
Jon Rahm has had another consistent year on the LIV Golf tour but is yet to win in 2025. He has also been no worse the 14th in the three majors this year.
Rahm understands the unique challenges of Open golf with a T2 his best result in the major.
With his ability to rise to the occasion, Rahm is primed to contend once again looking to add another chapter to his impressive major resume that already includes the Masters and US Open.
Bryson DeChambeau
Bryson DeChambeau has enjoyed a strong 2025 season, highlighted by a victory at the LIV Golf Korea event in May and a runner-up finish in Mexico City.
He also finished inside the top 10 at the Masters, contending for much of the final round before slipping to T5. He was also T2 in the USPGA Championship before missing the cut as reigning champion at the US Open.
DeChambeau’s consistency in LIV Golf events and his ability to contend in majors have kept him inside the world’s top 20 and he is one to watch.
Xander Schauffele
Xander Schauffele arrives at Royal Portrush as the defending Open Champion, having triumphed at Royal Troon in 2024.
He also captured his first major at the 2024 PGA Championship, becoming the first player since Brooks Koepka to win two majors in a single year.
Schauffele’s 2025 season has featured solid results, including a T8 at the Masters, T11 at the Truist Championship, and T18 at the RBC Heritage, but he hasn’t been contending for wins in regular PGA Tour events.
Ludvig Aberg
Ludvig Aberg has some question marks over him in majors after missing the cut at both the PGA Championship and US Open this year.
The Swede was T7 at the Masters, but has struggled for consistent form over the course of the season and will need to rediscover his best to contend in Northern Ireland.
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