https://betting.betfair.com/golf/the-open/2026/01/ Get tips for The Open 2025 from Betting.Betfair golf experts when the year’s final major takes place at Royal Portrush from 17-20 July. Xander Schauffele is the defending champion after claiming his second Major title in last year’s event at Royal Troon. The last time The Open was held at Royal Portrush it was Shane Lowry who lifted the Claret Jug with a stunning triumph in 2019. Local hero Rory McIlroy will have the crowd behind him at the Northern Ireland venue and would love to win his second Major of the year, following his Masters victory, in his homeland. Scottie Scheffler is the pre-tournament favourite and the American has been in such formidable form in 2025 that it could take an exceptional performance to beat him. Read in-depth previews for The Open 2025 and get tips for everything from first round leader to outright winner on Betting.Betfair. en Copyright 2026 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Betting.Betfair.com golf tipster Dave Tindall completes his series of antepost tipping previews for 2026's four majors with a look at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale... https://betting.betfair.com/golf/the-open/open-championship-2026-antepost-tips-three-picks-from-dave-tindall-in-his-early-look-at-royal-birkdale-161225-719.html https://betting.betfair.com/golf/the-open/open-championship-2026-antepost-tips-three-picks-from-dave-tindall-in-his-early-look-at-royal-birkdale-161225-719.html The Open Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000