Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy tied at top of 2026 British Open odds

Scottie Scheffler leads the 2026 British Open betting board alongside Rory McIlroy after the latest market update on Tuesday.

What happened?

The odds for the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews show Scheffler and McIlroy locked together at the top of the board. McIlroy, the defending champion at Royal Troon last year, is listed as the joint betting favorite with Scheffler, who has not yet lifted the Claret Jug.

Why it matters for Scottie Scheffler

For Scheffler, the tie at the summit of the market underscores his status as the world No. 1 and a clear title contender. The two-time major winner has already banked the 2024 Masters and the 2025 PGA Championship, and a third major would cement his place among golf’s modern greats. The British Open at St Andrews is the oldest major and the only one played on a links course, a surface Scheffler has handled well in the past.

What comes next?

The 2026 Open is scheduled for July 16-19 at the Old Course in St Andrews. Scheffler will tee off alongside McIlroy if both make the cut, with the Northern Irishman chasing back-to-back Claret Jugs. The pair have split their last two majors, with Scheffler winning the 2025 PGA and McIlroy the 2025 Open at Troon. The betting market reflects that balance, with both men priced at 10-1 in the latest update.