The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale presents the final major of the season, with Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy as betting favorites.

Scheffler, the reigning champion, faces his first missed cut in nearly four years, while McIlroy seeks his first Claret Jug since 2014. Both have shown recent inconsistencies, leading some experts to consider other contenders.

English golfers are also in focus, with Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, and Justin Rose aiming to end a long drought for the host country. Sleepers like Chris Gotterup, Viktor Hovland, and Ludvig Åberg are also being watched, as is Tom Kim, who recently won the Scottish Open and tied for second in the 2023 Open.