2025 Open Championship: Outright Favourites

As the final major of the year unfolds at Royal Portrush, here are the top five outright favourites for the 2025 Open Championship and their current odds:

Scottie Scheffler (5.25)

World number one and reigning PGA Champion, Scheffler, boasts a fantastic record, two Masters wins, Olympic gold, and consistent dominance across PGA Tour stroke-play categories. His precise ball-striking makes him a threat, though links golf remains a relative unknown. With a top-10 finish at Royal St. George’s, he’s the clear market favourite to capture his first Claret Jug.

Rory McIlroy (7.05)

A home favourite at Portrush, McIlroy arrives in scintillating form after clinching the Masters earlier this year, completing his career Grand Slam, and a close runner-up at the Scottish Open. With the home crowd behind him, he offers immense value just behind Scheffler.

Jon Rahm (11.25)

This is Rahm’s first Open since joining LIV, but his form has been sharp, runner-up in Andalucia and regular top-10 finishes on both sides of the Atlantic. Rahm’s proven aptitude on tight courses and strong Irish conditions make him a compelling third favourite, especially with the likelihood of strong links play.

Xander Schauffele (19.50)

The defending champion at Portrush, Schauffele, has proven he can master links terrain. His T2 finish in 2024 and solid clip in stroke-play stats make him a dark horse. While a rib injury had troubled him earlier in the year, his proven Claret Jug pedigree at Royal Portrush comes at a significant discount.

Bryson DeChambeau (20.00)

Bryson remains a polarising figure: capable of overpowering any course via sheer yardage but historically hapless in links conditions. His U.S. Open success and long-hitting advantage make him an intriguing bet to take, especially if wind and scoring conditions align.