The final major golf event of the year, the 2025 Open Championship, is set to finish with its fourth round at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Scottie Scheffler, ranked number one worldwide, began the round with a one-shot advantage. His lead expanded to four shots as he progressed on Saturday. Leading contenders include Matt Fitzpatrick at -9 and Haotong Li at -10, while Rory McIlroy is tied in a group of four golfers at -8, having had a strong round of 5 under par on Saturday.

Current Odds

According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Scheffler is a significant favorite at -750 to win (risk $750 to win $100). Other odds include McIlroy at +2200, while both Li and Fitzpatrick sit at +2800. Tyrrell Hatton, also at 8 under, follows at 50-1.

Before making any bets, consider checking out the 2025 Open Championship predictions and leaderboard forecasts from a proven golf model at SportsLine.

Model Insights

SportsLine’s exclusive model ran 10,000 simulations for the final round, yielding unexpected results. One significant prediction indicates that Li, despite his current standing, will likely drop out of the top five by day’s end. Having previously ranked as high as 32nd globally but now placed outside the top 500, this is his first major appearance since 2022.

Another notable mention is Xander Schauffele, an 80-1 longshot, poised to make a strong push to the title. With a recent round of 5 under, he’s only three shots away from second place. Schauffele, who won last year’s PGA Championship, has the necessary experience to thrive in high-pressure situations.

Conclusion

As the final round unfolds at the 2025 Open Championship, many questions remain: Who will seize the title, and which longshots will defy expectations? Stay tuned to SportsLine for full odds and predictions.