British Open Odds: Scottie Scheffler is the Favorite

Scottie Scheffler waits for his turn on the second hole during the final round of The Players Championship golf tournament Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
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  • The 2025 British Open is July 17-20.
  • Xander Schauffele is the defending champion.
  • Scottie Scheffler (+550) has the best odds to win.

Golf’s fourth and final major of the year will be the British Open, July 17-20, from Royal Portrush.

It last hosted the event in 2019, when Shane Lowry won his first major.

Below are the odds for the top players as of late June.

British Open Odds 2025

GolferOdds to Win
Scottie Scheffler+550
Rory McIlroy+750
Jon Rahm+1200
Bryson DeChambeau+2200
Xander Schauffele+2200
Ludvig Aberg+2500
Tommy Fleetwood+2500
Tyrrell Hatton+2500
Shane Lowry+2800
Viktor Hovland+2800
Collin Morikawa+3300
Robert MacIntyre+3300
Matt Fitzpatrick+4000
Sepp Straka+4500
Justin Thomas+5000
Russell Henley+5000
Joaquin Niemann+5500
Justin Rose+5500

British Open Prediction

Based on the current futures market, Scottie Scheffler has an implied 15.38% chance of winning the 2025 British Open.

British Open Odds: Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler is currently +550 to win the 2025 British Open.

Scheffler has finished T-7 or better in each of the first three majors this year, and inside the top 10 in nine of the last 11 overall. When it comes to the British Open, his best finish is a T-7, which he did a year ago.

British Open Odds: Bryson DeChambeau

Bryson DeChambeau is currently +2200 to win the 2025 British Open.

DeChambeau has finished T-6 or better in six of the last eight majors overall. His best finish at the British Open is T-8, which he did in 2022.

British Open Odds: Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy is currently +750 to win the 2025 British Open.

McIlroy has struggled a bit since winning the Masters in April, but showed signs of turning things around at the Travelers Championship and Genesis Scottish Open. This tournament will have special meaning to him, as it will be played in his home country.

British Open Golf Odds at BetMGM

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Ryan Hannable is a Content Managing Editor on the Web Content Team for BetMGM. Previously, he was a New England Patriots beat writer for WEEI in Boston. He also has published a golf book, “The Ultimate Book of Golf Trivia: 600 Questions and Answers.”