That distinction belongs to world No. 1 and reigning PGA champion Scottie Scheffler. Masters — and Grand Slam — champ McIlroy is a clear second choice, with Jon Rahm, who has three top-10s in his last four Open starts, third.

The final men's major of the year is here, as the 2025 British Open Championship kicks off Thursday morning at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler isn't intimidated by playing links golf this week at The Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

Scottie Scheffler raised more than a few eyebrows with an unexpected admission ahead of The Open this week. With 16 PGA Tour victories, three major triumphs, 148 consecutive weeks as world No.1 and enough riches to last him a lifetime, the 29-year-old has just about everything he has ever wanted.

COLLIN MORIKAWA (30-1): A former Open Championship winner, Morikawa seems to be on a roller coaster season, playing well at times and not playing well at all other weeks. He has two missed cuts and finished in a tie for 16th since winning the 2021 Open.

The final major of the season is here. Follow along for live updates, scores, highlights and more from the 2025 British Open Championship.

The Open 2025 tees off at Royal Portrush with Rory McIlroy aiming for another major after his Masters win. Top players including Xander Schauffele, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau join the field.