Rory McIlroy is set to participate in the 2025 Texas Children’s Houston Open, starting Thursday at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston. Having won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and The Players Championship earlier this year, McIlroy is in top form and will look to maintain his momentum ahead of the Masters, scheduled in two weeks.

According to the 2025 Houston Open odds, Scottie Scheffler is currently favored at +330, followed closely by Rory McIlroy at +700. Other contenders include Aaron Rai (+2800), J.J. Spaun (+3300), and Davis Thompson (+3300).

One of the significant surprises projected by the model is that Aaron Rai, a prominent favorite, might not even finish in the top five. This comes after Rai’s previous strong performances, yet inconsistencies have plagued his season thus far. Conversely, longshot Taylor Pendrith is predicted to be a dark horse in this tournament due to his superior accuracy and performance statistics, making him an attractive betting option.

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