The Open odds: Latest Open 2025 betting odds
The Open remains one of the highlights of the golfing calendar, taking place after The Masters, PGA Championship and US Open, and holds plenty of prestige as golf's oldest tournament, dating back to 1860.
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The oldest major holds as much prestige as The Masters, with the famous Claret Jug on offer for the winner. Venues around the UK and Ireland strive to host the tournament – which moves from course to course every year – with some of the prestige attached to the difficulty of winning on UK courses in occasionally tough conditions.
This page will detail The Open odds for the next edition of the tournament. We use the latest British Open betting odds from the best golf betting sites to offer readers optimum value on wagering on the 2025 edition at Royal Portrush.
Readers will find top value on The Open odds on this page, with odds updated regularly to reflect events at the competition.
All betting odds for The Open come from our recommended betting sites, all of which are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission.
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The Open Odds: Outright Winner
Find the latest The Open odds here for the outright winner of the Claret Jug.
As the oldest major, The Open has a rich history, having first been held in Prestwick in 1860. Though the first few editions were held on the Scottish course, the event now takes place at a different UK course every year.
20th-centruy golfer Harry Vardon has the most wins in The Open, with six victories between 1896 and 1914, while Tom Watson won the tournament five times between 1975 and 1983.
Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo, Gary Player and Jack Niklaus have all won The Open on three separate occasions, with Nicklaus also holding the record for the most second-place finishes, with seven.
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In more recent years, there has been no repeat Open winner since 2008, when Pádraig Harrington completed back-to-back wins with a victory at Royal Birkdale.
There has been plenty of variation in the winners too, with Xander Schauffele winning in 2024, Cameron Smith winning in 2022, Shane Lowry winning a home edition in 2019 and Francesco Molinari emerging victorious at Carnoustie in 2018.
In addition, numerous unfancied players have won the tournament, including 2023 winner Brian Harman at odds of 120/1. At the other end of the spectrum, difficult conditions can sometimes mean that pre-tournament favourites fare poorly.
The table below shows the winners from the last five editions of The Open Championship:
Year
Winner
Venue
2024
Xander Schauffele
Royal Troon
2023
Brian Harman
Royal Liverpool
2022
Cameron Smith
St Andrews
2021
Colin Morikawa
Royal St George's
2019
Shane Lowry
Royal Portrush
The Open Odds: Top 5 Odds
Here are The Open betting odds for a top five finish.
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The Open 2025 odds on the top five are lower than the outright winner odds as golfers have a higher probability of finishing in the top five.
This can provide potential value for bettors looking to back outsiders without the player having to win the event.
The Open Odds: Top 10 Odds
Users can find the best British Open odds for a top 10 finish here. This follows the same principle as the top five, but prices are narrower still, though again there's a good chance to target lesser fancied players to win your bet.
The Open Odds Explained
Customers will find a range of the best The Open odds using the best betting sites online.
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Our recommended golf betting sites are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, ensuring that users have a safe and fair betting experience.
Check regularly to find the best golf betting odds for your wagers on The Open, especially during the tournament when golf odds will reflect matters on the course.
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