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Who are the favourites to win The Open Championship?
We’re well into summer now, which can only mean one thing – it’s time for The Open Championship. The fourth and final golf major of the year gets underway today, with four days of incredible golfing action ahead of us.
It’s the 153rd edition of the iconic tournament and the 2025 competition is heading to the stunning Royal Portrush course in Northern Ireland. Xander Schauffele is looking to defend his crown, having come out on top at Royal Troon in Scotland 12 months ago.
The American star claimed his second major just two months after claiming his first when he triumphed in the PGA Championship. Schauffele won by two strokes in Ayrshire, finishing ahead of Justin Rose and Billy Horschel, who tied for second.
2023 saw the most unlikely of winners crowned champion, with Brian Harman winning by six strokes in Liverpool. The veteran golfer had started the tournament with odds of 125/1.
This year’s major competitions have seen a spread of winners. Rory McIlroy finally ended his Masters hoodoo to secure a career grand slam. The 36-year-old claimed the green jacket for the first time, 11 years after his last major win.
Scottie Scheffler won the PGA Championship on home soil in May, while the US Open was claimed by another unlikely winner in the form of J. J. Spaun.
Who are the favourites to win the 2025 Open Championship?
Scheffler starts the tournament as the bookies’ favourite and is heavily expected to claim his second major of the year. He’s got three to his name so far, having won the Masters in both 2022 and 2024. A win this weekend would leave him with just a US Open win standing between him and a career grand slam.
Yet while Scheffler will fancy his chances, so will McIlroy. Fresh off the back of finally silencing his doubters with a remarkable win at the Masters, he’s got yet another big title in his sights. And with this year’s competition taking place in his native Northern Ireland, few could deny him a romantic victory.
He last won the Open Championship in Liverpool back in 2014 and he’s got a decent chance of doing so again. McIlroy is playing with less pressure, having claimed he’s now prioritising having more fun.
Elsewhere, Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau will both be targeting glory at Royal Portrush, as will Colin Morikawa and Shane Lowry, who have won the Open Championship before. In fact, Lowry’s victory came the last time it was held in Northern Ireland and he’ll be keen to repeat the feat this time around.
If Spaun’s US Open win was a shock, it would be nothing compared to him making it two on the spin in the Open Championship. The 34-year-old finished two strokes ahead of Robert Macintyre to claim his first major win.
Remarkably, his previous best finish in the competition was 23rd. He’s set to appear in the Open Championship for the first time and despite being catapulted up to eighth in the PGA rankings, he’s unlikely to challenge at the top. But momentum is a powerful thing in sport and while McIlroy winning would be a beautiful story, Spaun’s late career rise is just as powerful.
Hospitality at the Open Championship
The final golf major of the year is the ideal opportunity to watch the action in style and you can join us at the Open Championship with our exclusive hospitality packages. With both Scorers and Scorers Premium, you’ll get access to a luxury facility for the entire day.
As well as unrivalled views of the course and incredible food and drink, you’ll also be able to enjoy all this:
- Hospitality facility conveniently located in the Spectator Village
- Official Open admission ticket with priority access
- Access to walk the course
- Parking pass (1 per 4 guests)
- Full TV coverage of play within the club
- Welcome desk with experienced hosting staff
- Air conditioning
- Private restroom facilities
- Scorers: Informal unreserved seating to accommodate varying group sizes
- Premium Scorers: Reserved table for the day
- A variety of breakfast options with tea, coffee and juices
- Roaming waiters to assist with beverage service
- Chefs preparing wholesome classics alongside a grazing lunch buffet
- Dessert stations for guests to enjoy something sweet as part of their meal
- Delicious sweet and savoury afternoon snacks
- Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks
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