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Scheffler and McIlroy Named Co-Favorites as Royal Portrush Tee Times Are Set

With pairings announced and final forecasts calling for wind and rain, the 153rd Open Championship gears up for the unpredictable challenge of Dunluce Links

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Corey Conners of Canada plays off the 14th tee during a practice round for the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Scottie Scheffler of the United States speaks to the media during a press conference prior to The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 15, 2025, in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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Overview

  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler holds the top betting spot at +550, with Rory McIlroy close behind at +650 as co-favorites for the Claret Jug.
  • Defending champion Xander Schauffele prepares to tee off at 9:58 a.m. local time Thursday after regaining form with a top-10 at last week’s Scottish Open.
  • Rory McIlroy returns to his home course buoyed by an expected 275,000-strong gallery with hopes of lifting a second Open title.
  • First-round groupings pair McIlroy with Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Thomas, while Scheffler will play alongside Shane Lowry and Collin Morikawa.
  • Forecasters predict blustery winds and showers on the firm par-71 Dunluce Links, setting the stage for weather-driven strategy and potential long-shot breakthroughs.