The golf season’s fourth and final major championship — the 2023 British Open at Royal Liverpool — is set for next weekend, from July 20-23.
Last year’s Open Championship at St. Andrews looked like it was Rory McIlroy’s to lose for much of the final round… and lose he did, allowing Cam Smith and a final-round heater to pull the rug out from underneath him.
However, Rory is returning to the 151st Open Championship with revenge on his mind, especially coming off a rousing victory at the Genesis Scottish Open. He’s still the current Open favorite at around 7/1.
We break it all down in our full 2023 Open Championship golf odds below.
Odds to win the 2023 British Open
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Favorites to win the 2023 British Open
Rory McIlroy (+550 to +650)
While still in the midst of a nine-year major championship drought, Rory McIlroy has found himself near the top of the board after some great golf to begin the summer. Most recently, McIlroy won the Genesis Scottish Open, which serves as the final appetizer before The Open Championship.
Altogether, McIlroy has finished no worse than T9 in any of his last six tournaments, which includes a runner-up performance at the U.S. Open in June.
His 2014 Open Championship victory came right here at Royal Liverpool, and while he remains winless at the majors since 2014, he’s given himself a number of great chances — look no further than last year’s final round.
Scottie Scheffler (+750 to +900)
He’s gone from zero to six PGA Tour wins in less than 18 months, won his first major championship title at last year’s Masters, and is now routinely in contention at every major.
Scratch that. Scheffler’s in the running any time he decides to play, regardless of the tournament’s stature. With a T3 at the Genesis Scottish Open, Scheffler has now rattled off seven straight Top-5 finishes and he’s finished no worse than 12th in any of his last 18 tournaments (a run that includes two wins).
His game can travel almost anywhere and that includes links golf, as he finished T8 and T21 in his first two Open Championship tries. Could he knock on the door of another major in 2023?
Jon Rahm (+1,100 to +1,200)
Death, taxes, and Jon Rahm being among the favorites in every event he tees it up in.
Rahm took a breather this past weekend in lieu of taking part in the Geneses Scottish Open. After being on a roll to start the season, culminating with a Green Jacket at the Masters, Rahm missed the cut at his last event — The Travelers Championship — and may have been due for some rest.
He finished at T3 at Royal St. George’s in 2021 and just T34 at St. Andrews a year ago but if he can reclaim some of his early-2023 form, he’ll surely be on the Sunday afternoon leaderboard.
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Open Championship recent winners and odds history
Let’s take a look at some recent Open Championship winners and their closing odds to win:
| Year | Golfer | Closing odds |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cameron Smith | +2,500 |
| 2021 | Collin Morikawa | +3,000 |
| 2020 | No event: COVID-19 related. | N/A |
| 2019 | Shane Lowry | +8,000 |
| 2018 | Francesco Molinari | +2,500 |
| 2017 | Jordan Spieth | +1,200 |
| 2016 | Henrik Stenson | +2,500 |
| 2015 | Zach Johnson | +8,000 |
| 2014 | Rory McIlroy | +1,200 |
| 2013 | Phil Mickelson | +1,500 |
| 2012 | Ernie Els | +4,000 |
| 2011 | Darren Clarke | +15,000 |
| 2010 | Louis Oosthuizen | +20,000 |
Odds courtesy of SporstOddsHistory.
Royal Liverpool Golf Club
The Royal Liverpool Golf Club, often referred to as Hoylake due to its location in the town of Hoylake, is a prestigious golf club located in northwest England. It is one of the oldest and most renowned golf clubs in the United Kingdom. The club’s official name is “The Royal Liverpool Golf Club,” and it received its “Royal” designation in 1871 from Queen Victoria.
Established in 1869, the Royal Liverpool Golf Club has a rich history and has been a prominent venue for major golf tournaments. The club is best known for hosting The Open Championship, one of golf’s four major championships. The Open has been held at Royal Liverpool on 12 occasions, with the most recent being in 2014.
The golf course at Royal Liverpool is known as the Hoylake course, and it is considered one of the finest links courses in the world. The course was designed by Robert Chambers and George Morris, and it has undergone several modifications over the years. The Hoylake course is characterized by its undulating fairways, deep bunkers, and challenging rough, typical of traditional links-style golf courses.
Notable features of the course include the famous “Hilbre” bunker, which sits in the middle of the 6th fairway, and the “Road Hole,” the 16th hole, which is a par-5 that requires precise shot placement due to its narrow fairway and challenging approach.
The Royal Liverpool Golf Club has a long-standing reputation for hosting top-level golf tournaments. In addition to The Open Championship, it has hosted numerous other prestigious events, including the Amateur Championship and the Walker Cup.
How to bet on golf
The Open Championship is one of the most bet golf events of the year, so naturally, there are many who will be placing their first golf bets on the tournament. If that happens to be you, we’ve got you covered with our beginner’s guide to how to bet on golf.
The most popular way to bet on golf is by simply picking the winner, which is referred to as an outright. There are plenty of other ways to wager, however, including top finishers, head-to-head matchups, and plenty of props.
How to watch the British Open
TV viewers in the U.S. can watch the U.S. Open on NBC, Peacock, and the Golf Channel starting on July 20.
| Date | Time (ET) | Channel(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, July 20 | 1:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Peacock/Golf Channel |
| Friday, July 21 | 1:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Peacock/Golf Channel |
| Saturday, July 22 | 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | NBC |
| Sunday, July 23 | 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | NBC |
British Open records
Most victories: 6 (Harry Vardon)
Widest margin of victory: 13 strokes (Old Tom Morris, 1862)
Lowest score after 36 holes: 129 (Louis Oosthuizen, 2021)
Lowest score after 54 holes: 197 (Shane Lowry, 2019)
Lowest final score after 72 holes: 264 (Henrik Stenson, 2016)
Lowest round: 62 (Branden Grace, 3rd round, 2017)
Most Top 5 finishes: 16 (J.H. Taylor and Jack Nicklaus)
Open Championship Odds FAQs
Jon Rahm is the current betting favorite to win the 2023 Open Championship at +850, with Rory McIlroy close behind at +900.
Cameron Smith won the 2022 Open Championship with closing odds of +2,500.
The 2023 Open Championship is being played at Royal Liverpool Golf Course. It was last played here in 2014, with Rory McIlroy being the winner.
Yes. This revered tournament is generally referred to as the British Open in North America and as the Open Championship in the U.K. and Europe.
