The Open Championship, celebrated over its extensive history, returns to Royal Portrush’s Dunluce Links starting July 17, 2025. Shane Lowry, who won the last time it was held here in 2019, enters the event as a longshot (+2100). Dominating the odds is Scottie Scheffler at +470, closely followed by his fellow countryman Rory McIlroy at +700.

Scheffler aims for his first victory at The Open, having had a stellar run with three victories in his last six starts. Jon Rahm stands next in the betting line at +1200, with other notable contenders such as Bryson DeChambeau and Tommy Fleetwood, each at +2000, and defending champion Xander Schauffele at +2400.

The statistical model from SportsLine, crafted by expert Mike McClure, has successfully predicted results for 15 major tournaments, including the recent four Masters. According to the model, McIlroy is expected to face difficulties in replicating past successes and may find it challenging to break into the top five again.

In an unexpected twist, Justin Thomas, currently a longshot at 50-1, could spring a surprise this year. He boasts impressive recent form and has shown resilience in his previous appearances at Royal Portrush.

This year’s tournament simulations have yielded fascinating insights and probabilistic forecasts that betting enthusiasts should consider before placing their wagers for the event. You can follow this link for projected outcomes and further analysis.