The Open Championship: Odds, favourites, betting guide and how to watch

The final men’s major of the year returns to a beloved links venue as the world’s best golfers head to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

The 2025 Open Championship tees off from Thursday, July 17 to Sunday, July 20, marking the tournament’s return to Portrush for the first time since 2019, when Shane Lowry stormed to an emotional victory on home soil.

We’ve taken a look at the latest Open Championship odds, assessed the form of the leading contenders, and picked out some each-way tips for the fourth and final major of the year.

After a sensational season that’s seen him dominate across the PGA Tour, Scottie Scheffler heads to Royal Portrush as the 9/2 favourite to lift the Claret Jug.

The World No.1 has been the benchmark all year with multiple wins and top-10 finishes in every major, and he’ll be hoping to add a second Open title to his résumé.

Right behind him in the market is Rory McIlroy (6/1), returning to Northern Ireland determined to make amends for missing the cut at Portrush in 2019. The four-time major winner has shown flashes of brilliance this season and will have the full backing of the home crowd.

Jon Rahm (11/1) follows as a steady third choice, bringing a mix of power and precision to a course that demands both. Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau (18/1) arrives in form after another strong showing in the majors, though links conditions will push his accuracy to the limit.

A host of players are bunched at 20/1, including 2019 champion Shane Lowry, fan favourites Tommy Fleetwood and Xander Schauffele, rising star Ludvig Aberg, and fiery Englishman Tyrrell Hatton.

Looking slightly further down the board, Robert MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland are both priced at 25/1, while Collin Morikawa - another past Open winner - sits at 28/1.

A rugged, traditional links test on the Antrim coast, Royal Portrush is a favourite among purists and punters alike and will have particular significant for Northern Irishman and Masters winner McIlroy.

Last seen in 2019, the Dunluce Links produced one of the most memorable Opens in recent memory as Shane Lowry triumphed by six shots in testing weather.

Expect more of the same this year, with coastal winds, firm fairways and undulating greens ready to challenge every part of a player’s game. The winner will likely need a sharp short game, tactical nous and the ability to handle pressure - and the elements.

Ladbrokes offers a variety of ways to bet on The Open at Royal Portrush:

• Outright Winner – Back your pick to lift the Claret Jug.

• First Round Leader – Predict who will top the leaderboard after Thursday’s opening round.

• Top 5 Finish – Select a player to finish anywhere inside the top five.

• Top 10 Finish – Back a golfer to end the week in the top 10.

• Top 20 Finish – Go broader by picking someone to finish inside the top 20.

• Dual Forecast – Choose the first and second-place finishers in either order.

All markets are available across all four days, with in-play betting also offered once the tournament tees off.

You can explore the full list of markets and odds on the Open Championship betting page.

• TV (UK): Live coverage on Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event (July 17–20)

• Streaming: Watch via the Sky Go app or NOW TV

• Radio: Commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sounds app

You can check out the full golf schedule of 2025, including the winners of the previous three Majors, as well as the current world golf rankings.

View the latest Golf odds.

All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.