{"id":22461,"date":"2025-07-15T07:54:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T07:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=22461"},"modified":"2025-07-15T07:54:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T07:54:41","slug":"golf-the-open-championship-2025-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/07\/15\/golf-the-open-championship-2025-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Golf: The Open Championship 2025 Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This week, we will be treated to the final golf major of the calendar year.<\/span><\/p>\n

The best golfers on the planet are heading to Portrush in Northern Ireland to compete in the 2025 edition of the prestigious Open Championship.<\/span><\/p>\n

American star Xander Schauffele is the defending champion following his memorable victory last year in Troon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, much of the focus will be on hometown hero Rory McIlroy, who is looking to win The Open for the first time since 2014.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read on for a full preview from NetBet, featuring the latest golf odds<\/a> from our website and app.<\/span><\/p>\n

And our The Open Championship Offer<\/a> will see you credited with a \u00a31 Free Bet when the golfer you have placed a bet<\/a> on (\u00a35 Win or \u00a35 Each Way) hits a shot under par in Round 1 of the tournament.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Open Championship Preview<\/b><\/h2>\n

While The Open always holds a special level of significance on the UK sporting calendar, it is perhaps an even bigger deal this year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why so? Well, it is the final major before the Ryder Cup in September, so European and American players will be eager to deliver a top-quality display in front of the television cameras.<\/span><\/p>\n

World No1 Scottie Scheffeler is, of course, the favourite to win the event as he looks to improve on his career-best Top 7 finish from last year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scheffeler won the PGA Championship back in May and then claimed a Top 7 finish at the US Open, so his form is looking good.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reigning Masters champion McIlroy, the second favourite to win The Open, has flattered to deceive in majors since his famous win at Augusta.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the Northern Irishman\u2019s game has shown signs of improvement in other smaller tournaments in the build-up, including a 2nd-place finish at last weekend\u2019s Scottish Open.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the weather conditions in Portrush looking a tad tricky, we should be treated to more sporting drama of the highest order!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Open Championship: Outright Winner Odds on NetBet Sport<\/b><\/h2>\n

*All odds are subject to change<\/b><\/p>\n

Scottie Scheffler – 5.80<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Rory McIlroy – 7.30<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

John Rahm – 12.00<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Bryson Dechambeau – 21.00<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Xander Schauffele – 23.00<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Tommy Fleetwood – 23.00<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Shane Lowry – 23.00<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Ludvig Aberg – 23.00<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Tyrrell Hatton – 25.00<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Viktor Hovland – 26.00<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Robert Macintyre – 29.00<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Colin Morikawa – 31.00<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Matt Fitzpatrick – 41.00<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Sepp Straka – 46.00<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Justin Thomas – 51.00<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Joaquin Niemann – 51.00<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Justin Rose – 51.00<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Russell Henley – 51.00<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The Open Championship Betting Tips<\/b><\/h2>\n

Top 5 Finish – John Rahm @ 3.50<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Rahm finished 7th at The Open last year and has three Top 7 finishes in his last four appearances at the tournament. The Spaniard is also in decent form heading to Northern Ireland, recording another Top 7 finish at the US Open last month. So we like the look of his odds here and if you fancy taking less of a risk, Rahm to finish in the Top 10 at this year\u2019s Open is priced at 2.23.<\/span><\/p>\n

Top 10 Finish – Viktor Hovland @ 3.88<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Hovland is an interesting character in the world of golf, a player who has been seemingly on the verge of a major win for a few years now. The Norwegian finished 3rd at the US Open and was in the Top 11 at the Scottish Open, so this could be a good route to go down, as Hovland is also renowned for shining on links courses.<\/span><\/p>\n

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