The Open 2025: Check Out the Favorites and Best Odds of the World's Oldest Golf Tournament

The oldest golf tournament in the world is about to begin! The Open 2025 will be held from July 17 to 20. Also known as the British Open, it takes place at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland. In addition to the thrill of the matches, there's even more fun with the opportunities in Sports Betting.

The competition is part of the PGA Tour and features a total prize pool of $17 million. While the athletes take their swings in search of glory in this prestigious event, stay on top of all the details in this special Blaze guide!

What is The Open 2025?

Before diving into the current 153rd edition, it’s worth revisiting the long and traditional history of the tournament. The first edition of The Open took place in 1860, at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland — the birthplace of the sport. That year, only eight golfers participated, competing in three rounds on a twelve-hole course, all in a single day.

With a few interruptions throughout history, the tournament grew and evolved, eventually coming under the stewardship of The R&A (The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews), the oldest golf club and governing body of the sport. The organization helped The Open become a rotating event played at various golf courses throughout the United Kingdom.

Today, The Open is one of the four major golf championships in the men’s game. It always follows the Masters Tournament, the PGA Championship, and the US Open. Its traditional calendar spot is fixed: the British Open is always played over four summer days, starting on the eve of the third Friday in July.

How is The Open 2025 played?

The British Open follows a simple format: four rounds and 72 holes, with a cut after 36 holes. In the event of a tie, a four-hole playoff is played. If the tie still stands, sudden death is used to determine the champion.

There are 156 golfers from around the globe, with all continents represented in the tournament. Nearly one-third of the athletes — 48 — come from the United States. Next is England with 20 players, followed by South Africa with 11. There are also nine athletes from Australia. South Korea, Denmark, France, and Japan each have six, and Sweden has five.

Canada and Scotland each have four athletes, while Spain, Northern Ireland, and Italy have three. Germany, China, Ireland, Norway, and New Zealand are represented by two players each. Also represented with one golfer each are: Austria, Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, Cayman Islands, Mexico, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, and Venezuela.

Who Will Win The Open 2025?

With so many golfers in the mix, it’s only natural that a few stand out. Last year’s Open trophy went to Xander Schauffele from the USA. The Olympic champion from Tokyo 2020, however, isn’t the top favorite for a repeat title, with odds of 15.0.

The main name for this edition is Scottie Scheffler, also from the USA. The winner of the golf tournament in Paris 2024 and champion of the 2025 PGA Championship has odds of 5.5 to win the British Open.

He’s closely followed by Rory McIlroy, who will be playing at home in this year’s edition in Northern Ireland. He has odds of 6.0 and could claim his second major of the year, having already won the 2025 Masters Tournament. You also can’t overlook Spain’s Jon Rahm and the USA’s Bryson DeChambeau, with odds of 13.0 and 15.0, respectively.

In addition to betting on your favorite to take home the coveted trophy, you can also have fun with round-specific odds and head-to-head matchups. You can even place your predictions on special outcomes — like whether there will be a hole-in-one (when a golfer lands the ball in the hole with a single stroke) during the tournament. There are plenty of options to crank up the excitement for The Open 2025!

Where to Watch The Open 2025

Brazilian golf fans won’t want to miss a moment of The Open 2025. To catch all the action, tune in to the ESPN cable channel or stream it live on Disney+.

Bet on The Open 2025 at Blaze!

Now that you’ve got all the key details about The Open 2025, it’s time to prepare your bets. Remember to practice Responsible Gaming when placing your wagers and take a moment to explore our Sports Betting Encyclopedia. Only bet with funds intended for entertainment — never money that could affect your financial well-being. After all, betting should always be fun, not an investment.

Now you’re ready to place your bets on The Open 2025 right here at Blaze and follow the oldest and most traditional golf tournament in the world!