2025 British Open Odds: Winners, Favorites, And Props For The Open Championship

Xander Schauffele came out on top at the 2024 British Open. He carded a -9 to win the event, finishing two strokes ahead of second-place finishers Justin Rose and Billy Horschel. Betting odds for the 2025 British Open, which will take place July 17-20 at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, will be available soon at golf betting sites. This page covers the latest British Open betting info, the history of the event, and what you need to know about betting on the tournament.

2025 British Open odds

Odds on the winner of the 2025 British Open are not currently live, online betting sites typically release odds a month before the event.

Favorites to win the 2025 British Open

We’ll take a look at the favorites to win the 2025 British Open once online sportsbooks release odds on the event. Heading into the most recent edition of the tournament, Scottie Scheffler was the favorite to win, followed by Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele. Scheffler finished in a tie for seventh place at -1, while McIlroy missed the cut. Schauffele won with a score of -9.

Other ways to bet on the British Open

There will be several other options available for betting on the British Open as the tournament approaches. Here are some of the most popular wagers:

• Finishing positions for golfers in the field — top five, 10, 20, etc.
• Leaders of each round — first, second, third, etc.
• Golfers to make or miss the cut
• Top performing golfer by region
• Props, group, and head-to-head matchups

2025 British Open schedule

Here are the details on the 153rd edition of the golf major:

• Date: July 17-20, 2025
• Course: Royal Portrush Golf Club
• Location: County Antrim, Northern Ireland
• Length: Par 71, 7,337 yards
• Defending champion: Xander Schauffele
• Purse: TBA; $17 million for the 2024 tournament
• Broadcast: NBC, Golf Channel

Recent British Open winners

The past decade at the British Open has had some memorable moments. Here are the most recent 10 winners and runners-up: 

How do golfers qualify for the British Open? 

Here is a list of all the ways that this year’s field has become eligible to compete at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club: 

• Previous winners who are 60 or younger on the final day of the tournament. 
• Recent winners of the following events:
  • Last 10 winners of the British Open
  • Last five winners of the Masters, US Open and PGA Championship
  • Last three winners of The Players Championship and BMW PGA Championship
  • The most recent winners of Diamond Cup Golf, Japan Open, Open de Argentine, and Senior Open 
• The top 10 finishers and ties from the last British Open
• Top finishers from the previous seasons of the following golf tours:
  • Top 30 from the European Tour’s Race to Dubai and PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup
  • Top two from the Japan Golf Tour
  • Top finishers from the PGA Tour of Australasia and the Sunshine Tour
• Top performers for the following golf tours through Week 25 (if not already exempt):
  • European Tour and PGA Tour: top five within the top 20
  • Top player not already exempt from the Japan Golf Tour
• Current amateur holders of the following, provided they still hold amateur status at the time of the event:
  • Amateur champion
  • US amateur champion
  • European amateur champion
  • Asia-Pacific amateur champion
  • Mark H. McCormack medal
• Players who qualify via the Open Qualifying Series
• Players who qualify via local and final qualifying
• Alternates: If the field size has not reached 156, the next-highest-ranked players receive an invitation to compete. 

The Open Championship tournament history

The Open Championship — aka the British Open — was established in 1860. Its original name was “The Championship,” but it added “Open” to distinguish itself from Britain’s Amateur Championship. In other countries, the name British Open is common to distinguish it from those countries’ golf opens. The tournament originally took place annually in Scotland at the Prestwick Golf Club. In modern times, the venue has rotated among select links golf courses across the United Kingdom. Here are some notable facts about the British Open:  

• Most victories: Six: Harry Vardon, last in 1914
• Most runner-up finishes: Seven: Jack Nicklaus, last in 1979
• Lowest final score after 72 holes: 264, Henrik Stenson in 2016
• Lowest final score in relation to par: -20: Henrik Stenson in 2016 and Cameron Smith in 2022
• Lowest round score: 62, Branden Grace, third round in 2017
• Largest margin of victory: 13 strokes, Old Tom Morris in 1862

British Open FAQ

What is the total payout for the 2025 British Open?

The prize pool for 2025 has not been officially announced. In 2024, the total payout was $17 million, with $3.1 million going to winner Xander Schauffele.

Is Tiger Woods playing at the British Open? 

It’s unclear if Tiger Woods will be playing at the 2025 British Open. He missed the cut at the 2024 edition of the tournament.

Which sportsbook has the best odds for The Open Championship? 

There is no one sportsbook that will necessarily have the best odds for any event, golf or otherwise. Prior to placing your bets, it’s a good idea to compare the odds at multiple sportsbooks before selecting the best option for any wager you wish to place. 

How can I watch the British Open? 

Broadcast coverage of the 2025 Open Championship will be on NBC Sports and its various platforms, including NBC, Peacock, and the Golf Channel.