Overview

• The 153rd Open Championship tees off on July 17 at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland, hosting its third edition since 2019.
• Scottie Scheffler (+550, 15.4% implied win probability) and Rory McIlroy (+650, 13.3%) lead the final betting markets for the Claret Jug.
• Xander Schauffele returns to defend his 2024 title while Shane Lowry seeks a second major and Rory McIlroy pursues redemption on home soil.
• A record $17 million purse has attracted an elite international field featuring players from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and DP World Tour.
• Variable weather forecasts predict gusty seaside winds and showers that will amplify Royal Portrush’s classic links challenges.