British Open 2025: Predictions, picks and odds to win Open Championship

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The 2025 Open Championship, the final major of the year, will tee off on July 17 at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.
The last time The Open Championship was held at Royal Portrush was in 2019, when Shane Lowry emerged as the champion and claimed the Claret Jug trophy. However, this year, the unpredictable nature of golf is evident, as Lowry is considered a longshot, with odds of +4100.
At the top of the field is Scottie Scheffler, the early favorite with odds of +400. He is aiming to finish the year on a high note following a top-ten finish at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Scheffler, with his significant victories at the Memorial Tournament, PGA Championship, and CJ Cup Byron Nelson, has set the stage for an exciting performance at the 153rd Open Championship.
Here are the current predictions, picks, and odds ahead of the 153rd Open Championship.
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The 153rd edition of the Open Championship is scheduled to take place from Thursday, July 17, to Sunday, July 20, at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. Fans can watch the first and second rounds of the tournament on the USA Network or stream it live on Peacock or Fubo (which is offering a free trial to new subscribers). The third and fourth rounds will be broadcast live on NBC with early coverage on USA Network, and can also be streamed on Fubo.
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2025 Open Championship odds
British Open odds according to BetMGM, as of afternoon of Monday, July 14:
2025 Open Championship predictions
Brady Kannon writes: "Rahm played tremendous golf from tee-to-green at Oakmont — one of the very best in the entire field — but his putting was awful. He finally found a hot putter on the final day, shot a 67 and finished seventh. Not only am I looking for the top players and good current form, but I also want golfers who are well-versed in links-style golf. Rahm fits the bill as he has finished top-7 at the Open Championship in three of the past four years and has won the Irish Open three times."
Alex Myers writes: "If you had said before the season that McIlroy would be coming back to his home country with three wins and a major under his belt in 2025, you'd have made him a clear favorite."
Nick Hennion writes: "For Straka, his distance won't be punished at the Open like it would at the Masters and PGA. That should allow his two best attributes – iron play and putting – to shine. Amongst all PGA Tour players this season, Straka ranks second in SG: APP, first in greens in regulation percentage and 16th in SG: Putting. Based on those factors, the price alone is worth it for Straka to claim his first major title."