British Open 2025 odds, betting, lines: Scottie Scheffler is Open's biggest favorite since 2015
He has the shortest odds heading into a British Open since Jordan Spieth was also +500 in 2015, according to Sports Odds History's database. Spieth finished tied for fourth in that tournament, which Zach Johnson won in a playoff.
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Scheffler, the top-ranked player in the world, has three wins on Tour this year, including a major victory at the 2025 PGA Championship. Scheffler finished tied for seventh in last month's U.S. Open and has finished in the top 10 in nine consecutive tournaments.
Rory McIlory (+650), the 2025 Masters champion, is the only other golfer with single-digit odds.
Not shockingly, Scheffler is the most-bet player by total wagers (14.1%) and total dollars wagered (20.6%) at BetMGM. He also represents the biggest liability for the sportsbook of any golfer.
Jon Rahm (12-1), who has four top-11 finishes in the British Open, has the next-best odds at 12-1, followed by Bryson DeChambeau (20-1). Ludvig Aberg, Shane Lowry, Tyrell Hatton and defending Open champion Xander Schauffele all have 22-1 odds.
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Jordan Spieth (45-1), Adam Scott (50-1), Jason Day (80-1), Dustin Johnson (150-1) and Phil Mickelson (400-1) are a few former major winners with longer odds.
J.J. Spaun, the remarkable long-shot winner of the 2025 U.S. Open, has 150-1 odds to win.
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