{"title":"The Open Championship Betting | Parimatch","description":"Check the latest 2027 Open Championship odds at Parimatch. Explore the favourites, St Andrews course guide and British Open betting markets.","custom_path":"/en-gb/pages/golf/the-open-odds","heading":"The Open Championship Betting \u0026 Odds","heading_tag":"h1","nofollow":false,"noindex":false,"has_custom_schema":true,"schema_json":[{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"When and where is The Open in 2027?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The 155th Open will take place at the Old Course, St Andrews. Championship week runs from 11 to 18 July 2027, with the competitive rounds scheduled from 15 to 18 July."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Who won The Open in 2026?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Ryan Fox won The Open at Royal Birkdale in 2026 with a score of ten under par. He birdied the final hole to finish one stroke ahead of Cameron Young."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is The Open the same as the British Open?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Some fans and betting searches use the term 'British Open', but the competition's official name is The Open Championship, commonly shortened to The Open."}}]}],"has_toc":false,"alternate_languages":[],"copy_sections":[{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003e2027 Open Championship Odds \u0026amp; Betting Markets\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eRyan Fox arrived at Royal Birkdale without a top-10 finish in any major. Four days later, he left carrying the Claret Jug.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe New Zealander birdied the final hole to win the 2026 Open by one shot from Cameron Young. Fox ended on ten under par after producing four birdies across his closing six holes, turning an already unpredictable Sunday into one of the Championship’s great finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis defence takes place at the Old Course, St Andrews, where The Open returns in July 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latest Open Championship odds will appear above as the field develops. You can also follow weekly tournaments, player form and other majors through the main Parimatch \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/237\"\u003egolf betting\u003c/a\u003e page.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhen and Where Is The Open in 2027?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe 155th Open will be staged at St Andrews in Fife, Scotland.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChampionship week runs from 11 to 18 July 2027. Practice begins on the Sunday, while the four competitive rounds are scheduled from Thursday 15 July through to Sunday 18 July.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will be the 31st Open played on the Old Course, more than any other venue.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSt Andrews last hosted the tournament in 2022. Cameron Smith began the final round four strokes behind Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland, then shot a closing 64 to beat Cameron Young by one. McIlroy finished another shot back despite hitting every green in regulation or better on Sunday.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2027 tournament also arrives exactly 100 years after Bobby Jones won at St Andrews in 1927. Jones successfully defended his title that week, beating the field by six shots.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eA Different Old Course Awaits\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe Old Course will look familiar. It will not be identical to the layout used in 2022.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA programme of restoration and enhancement work is increasing the championship yardage by 132 yards, taking the course to 7,445 yards. The 5th, 6th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 16th holes are being lengthened, while the 12th will play slightly shorter.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral bunkers are also being added, moved or extended.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe changes are designed to restore strategic choices rather than simply make the course longer. On the 16th, for example, an old route to the left of the Principal’s Nose bunkers is being reopened, with two new bunkers placed nearby to make that line both tempting and dangerous.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSt Andrews still offers birdie chances. The fairways can appear enormous, several greens are shared and the two par fives are reachable for much of the field.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppearances can be misleading.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn approach from the wrong side of the fairway may leave a difficult angle into a tucked pin. The double greens create putts of unusual length, while the pot bunkers can turn one slightly misplaced shot into a bogey or worse.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen comes the Road Hole.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe par-four 17th requires a drive over part of the Old Course Hotel before an approach to a shallow green guarded by the Road Hole bunker, a path and the stone wall behind it. It has repeatedly played well above par during previous Opens at St Andrews.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA golfer can manage the first 16 holes beautifully and still lose the tournament in ten minutes.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eLeading 2027 Open Championship Contenders\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eThe live odds should always come first. Form will change considerably before July 2027, and qualification is far from complete.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe early Open betting nevertheless has a recognisable group near the front. Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy lead the initial prices, followed by players including Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm, Ludvig Åberg, Cameron Young, Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eScottie Scheffler\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eScheffler will return to St Andrews as one of the men to beat.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe won his first Claret Jug at Royal Portrush in 2025 and came close to defending it a year later, sharing fourth place with Tommy Fleetwood at Royal Birkdale.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis consistency makes him an obvious favourite. Scheffler rarely depends on one part of his game, and his approach play can create birdie chances even when conditions make driving difficult.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSt Andrews asks a slightly different question. Imagination, long-range putting and the willingness to use slopes around the greens can matter as much as conventional ball striking.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe has more than enough quality. Whether the available price properly reflects his chance is another issue.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eRory McIlroy\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcIlroy has unfinished business at the Old Course.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe began the final round of the 2022 Open tied for the lead and played bogey-free golf on Sunday. The problem was that only two of his birdie attempts dropped. Smith surged past him, while Cameron Young also finished one shot ahead.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat defeat remains one of the more painful near misses of McIlroy’s career.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe has already won The Open once, lifting the Claret Jug at Royal Liverpool in 2014. His power should make several holes at St Andrews look short, particularly if the ground is firm and the wind is behind him.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Old Course will not reward distance by itself. McIlroy’s chances may depend on whether his putter turns a large number of opportunities into enough birdies.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis form at Augusta will provide an early major-season guide, with the latest prices available through the Parimatch \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/pages/golf/us-masters-odds\"\u003eUS Masters odds\u003c/a\u003e page.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eCameron Young\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung’s Open record already contains two brutal second-place finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was runner-up to Smith at St Andrews in 2022, closing with an eagle at the 18th before Smith made the par required to beat him. Four years later, Young shot a final-round 64 at Royal Birkdale and waited for a possible play-off, only for Fox to birdie the last.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose defeats show how well his game can translate to links golf.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung has the length to take aggressive lines and the touch to score around the Old Course. He also has direct experience of contending at St Andrews when the pressure is highest.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt some point, repeated near misses become difficult to ignore.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eTommy Fleetwood\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFleetwood shared fourth at Royal Birkdale, three shots behind Fox, and remains one of England’s strongest hopes of producing a home Champion Golfer.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe has come close before. Fleetwood finished second behind Shane Lowry at Royal Portrush in 2019 and has built a reputation as a player who rarely looks uncomfortable on a links course.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis controlled ball flight could help if the wind arrives. So could his patience.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe concern is familiar. Fleetwood has often played well enough to remain involved without producing the decisive run needed to win a major.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eRyan Fox\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFox will not defend the trophy with the same anonymity that surrounded him at Royal Birkdale.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis victory was no slow procession. Rounds of 72 and 68 left him only two shots inside the cut line. A record-equalling 62 on Saturday changed everything, before a late Sunday charge carried him past Young.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe will now have to manage the attention attached to being the defending Champion Golfer.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSt Andrews should not frighten him. Fox hits the ball a long way, has extensive experience in European conditions and showed at Birkdale that he can remain aggressive when the tournament is on the line.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepeating the victory would make him the first player to win consecutive Opens since Padraig Harrington in 2007 and 2008.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\"\u003eOthers Worth Watching\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJon Rahm’s creativity and low ball flight make him dangerous on almost any links course. Ludvig Åberg has the power to attack St Andrews differently, while Xander Schauffele already knows what it takes to win the Claret Jug after his 2024 victory at Royal Troon.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatt Fitzpatrick has a strong record in windy conditions and grew up playing British courses. Bryson DeChambeau could overpower parts of the layout, although staying clear of the deepest bunkers will be just as important as driving distance.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMajor form can change quickly. The Parimatch \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/pages/golf/us-pga-odds\"\u003eUS PGA Championship odds\u003c/a\u003e provide another useful chance to assess the leading contenders before attention turns towards Scotland.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhat Happened at The Open in 2026?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eRoyal Birkdale produced a leaderboard few would have predicted at the beginning of the week.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLucas Herbert led at halfway after shooting a record-equalling 62. Sam Burns matched that score during the second round, then moved two strokes clear of the field after 54 holes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFox began Sunday two behind Burns.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor much of the final round, he appeared to be slipping away. Fox was one over for the day through 12 holes before everything changed. Four birdies across the final six took him to ten under, including the 12-foot putt on 18 that avoided a play-off.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung finished second on nine under after his closing 64. Burns was third, while Scheffler and Fleetwood shared fourth on seven under.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFox became only the second New Zealander to win The Open, following Bob Charles at Royal Lytham \u0026amp; St Annes in 1963. It was also the first major title of his career.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eThe Open Betting Markets\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003ePicking the winner is only one option.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eoutright bet\u003c/strong\u003e requires your golfer to finish first after 72 holes, including any play-off used to decide the champion.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eeach-way selection\u003c/strong\u003e is divided into a win bet and a place bet. The number of places and fraction of the odds can change, so check the current terms rather than assuming they match another tournament.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003etop-five, top-10 or top-20 finish\u003c/strong\u003e offers a shorter price but does not require the player to win.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emake-the-cut market\u003c/strong\u003e is settled after two rounds. Players in 70th place or better, including ties, progress to the weekend. There is no additional ten-shot rule.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther options may include the first-round leader, nationality of the winner, top player from a selected country, head-to-head matchups, round scores and whether a hole-in-one will be recorded.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe exact range normally grows as the tournament approaches.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForm from the season’s third major can also be useful when building an Open shortlist. Follow that event through the latest \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/pages/golf/us-open-golf-odds\"\u003eUS Open golf odds\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhat Matters at St Andrews?\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eWeather can make two rounds on the same course feel unrelated.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA calm morning may offer birdies across the outward nine. A stronger afternoon wind can turn the same holes into a struggle for pars. Tee times therefore matter, particularly once the forecast becomes clearer.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePosition off the tee matters too.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fairways are wide partly because several holes share large stretches of ground. That does not mean every part of the fairway produces the same approach. Players who understand the angles can use the slopes to feed the ball towards flags that look inaccessible through the air.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong putting is another factor. The shared greens create attempts from distances rarely seen during a normal tour event. Avoiding three-putts may be as useful as making a collection of 15-foot birdie chances.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, do not judge a contender on links reputation alone. Current health, recent iron play and confidence under pressure still matter. One photograph of a golfer hitting a low shot beneath the wind does not make them an automatic St Andrews specialist.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHow to Bet on The Open at Parimatch\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eOpen the Parimatch \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports\"\u003eSportsbook\u003c/a\u003e and select golf.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose The Open from the available tournaments, then pick the market and golfer you want to back. Add the selection to the bet slip, enter the stake and review the possible return.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck whether the wager is win-only or each way. An each-way bet costs twice the displayed unit stake because half is placed on the win and half on the finishing position.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce play begins, selected round, hole and player markets may remain available through \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/live/overview\"\u003ein-play betting\u003c/a\u003e. Golf prices can change after a single drive, missed putt or shift in weather, so check the current leaderboard before confirming anything.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe next Ryder Cup takes place only two months after the 2027 Open. Players who perform well at St Andrews may strengthen their selection case, with the latest team information available through the Parimatch \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/pages/golf/ryder-cup-betting\"\u003eRyder Cup betting\u003c/a\u003e guide.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore depositing, browse the current \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/offer\"\u003eParimatch offers\u003c/a\u003e. Every promotion carries its own eligibility requirements, minimum odds and expiry dates.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease gamble responsibly. Set a limit before the tournament and do not chase losses after a difficult round. The Parimatch Safer Gambling Portal provides deposit limits, time-outs and further support.\u003c/p\u003e"}]}