Who will win the 153rd Open Championship? Our experts dive into all the twists and turns of the year's final major

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.

There are nine amateurs in the field of 156 at the 2025 Open Championship in Northern Ireland. The group includes a 17-year-old, several golfers who play college golf in the U.S., and one player who will be the first to represent his nation in the Open.