The fourth and final major championship of the 2025 season takes the golf world to Royal Portrush for the 2025 Open Championship.
Xander Schauffele claimed his second major trophy of the season this time last year, and he's back inside the Top 3 of the Open Championship odds for this year's edition.
2025 British Open odds
2025 British Open favorite
Scottie Scheffler (+500 to +550)
It's fair to see The Open has been the toughest nut to crack of the four majors throughout Scottie Scheffler's career, but that's not to say he isn't a rightful favorite for the upcoming edition at Royal Portrush.
He has four Top 25s in four career tries, but nothing better than T7 over that span. Still, his game travels as well as anyone's, and he'll be tough to take down in this major championship finale.
British Open upcoming venues
| Year | Course | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Royal Portrush | Antrim, Northern Ireland |
| 2026 | Royal Birkdale | Southport, England |
British Open recent winners and odds history
Let's take a look at some recent British Open winners and their closing odds to win:
| Year | Golfer | Closing odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Xander Schauffele | +1,400 |
| 2023 | Brian Harman | +12,500 |
| 2022 | Cameron Smith | +2,500 |
| 2021 | Collin Morikawa | +3,000 |
| 2020 | No event: COVID-19 related. | N/A |
| 2019 | Shane Lowry | +8,000 |
| 2018 | Francesco Molinari | +2,500 |
| 2017 | Jordan Spieth | +1,200 |
| 2016 | Henrik Stenson | +2,500 |
| 2015 | Zach Johnson | +8,000 |
| 2014 | Rory McIlroy | +1,200 |
| 2013 | Phil Mickelson | +1,500 |
| 2012 | Ernie Els | +4,000 |
| 2011 | Darren Clarke | +15,000 |
| 2010 | Louis Oosthuizen | +20,000 |
Odds courtesy of GolfOdds.
How to read Open Championship odds
Betting odds for the Open Championship, like other sporting events, can be presented in various formats, including American odds, fractional odds, and decimal odds. However, American odds are commonly used in the United States for sports betting. Here's how to read Open Champoinship betting odds in American format:
Positive odds: Positive odds indicate the potential profit on a $100 bet. They are typically associated with underdogs or less likely outcomes.
For example, if you see odds of +500 on a golfer winning the Open Champoinship, it means a $100 bet on that golfer would potentially yield a $500 profit if they win. Your total return would be $600 ($100 stake plus $500 profit).
Negative odds: Negative odds indicate how much you need to bet to profit $100. They are usually associated with favorites or more likely outcomes.
For instance, if you see odds of -150 on a golfer to win the Open Champoinship, it means you would need to bet $150 to potentially win $100 in profit. Your total return would be $250 ($150 stake plus $100 profit).
Whether positive or negative, the odds provide insight into the perceived likelihood of a golfer winning the tournament. Higher positive odds indicate that the golfer is less likely to win but could yield a higher return if successful. Lower negative odds suggest that the golfer is favored to win but may yield a smaller return due to the higher probability of success.
