The 2025 Masters champion is listed at +700 in the 2025 Open Championship odds behind only Scottie Scheffler (+450).

Players and spectators will want to keep an umbrella or poncho handy as golf's final major gets underway later this week in Northern Ireland.

W orld No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, Shane Lowry and Collin Morikawa are grouped together for the first two rounds of the 153rd British Open, beginning July 17 at Royal Portrush, in Northern Ireland. They will tee off in the first round at 5:09 a.m. (EDT) and in the second round at 10:10 a.m.

Another momentous occasion for Northern Irish golf this morning at Royal Portrush.

In the next group out at 5:09 a.m., world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will begin his quest for a first Open title alongside two men who have won one already in Collin Morikawa and Shane Lowry.

McIlroy has been dominant at the Scottish Open in recent years.