The best players in the world have descended upon Royal Troon in Scotland for the 152nd Open, the final men’s major championship of the year. Reigning Champion Golfer of the Year Brian Harman returned the Claret Jug earlier this week and has a lot of work to do if he wants it back.
World No. 1 and Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is the betting favorite at +450 (9/2) and is joined in the field by PGA Championship winner Xander Schauffele, U.S. Open winner Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka, among others.
Also in the field is 15-time major champion Tiger Woods, who missed the cut at the PGA and U.S. Open after making it to the weekend at the Masters in April.
Royal Troon is a par-71 track measuring 7,385 yards. This week’s winner will earn $3.1 million of the $17 million purse and 750 FedEx Cup points.
Here’s a look at 10 of the best players at The Open over the last five seasons (note: there was no tournament in 2020, so we went back to 2018).
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Jordan Spieth of the United States celebrates victory as he poses with the Claret Jug on the 18th green during the final round of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 23, 2017 in Southport, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Finishes since 2018 (five starts): 23rd (2023), 8th (2022), 2nd (2021), 20th (2019) and 9th (2018)
Odds to win in 2024: 55/1
Tommy Fleetwood of England looks on prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Finishes since 2018 (five starts): 10th (2023), 4th (2022), 33rd (2021), 2nd (2019) and 12th (2018)
Odds to win in 2024: 25/1
Xander Schauffele of the United States plays his chipping shot on the on the 12th hole prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Finishes since 2018 (five starts): 17th (2023), 15th (2022), 26th (2021), 41st (2019) and 2nd (2018)
Odds to win in 2024: 11/1
Rory McIlroy after his 2014 British Open championship at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake, England.
Finishes since 2018 (five starts): 6th (2023), 3rd (2022), 46th (2021), MC (2019) and 2nd (2018)
Odds to win in 2024: 17/2
Jon Rahm of Spain talks to the media during a press conference round prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 16, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Finishes since 2018 (five starts): 2nd (2023), 34th (2022), 3rd (2021), 11th (2019) and MC (2018)
Odds to win in 2024: 22/1
Tony Finau of the United States looks on prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Finishes since 2018 (five starts): MC (2023), 28th (2022), 15th (2021), 3rd (2019) and 9th (2018)
Odds to win in 2024: 45/1
Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa poses with the Alfred Dunhill Championship trophy on Day Five of the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek Country Club on December 11, 2023 in Malelane, South Africa. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)
Finishes since 2018 (five starts): 23rd (2023), MC (2022), 3rd (2021), 20th (2019) and 28th (2018)
Odds to win in 2024: 60/1
Norway’s Viktor Hovland (R) and caddie Shay Knight (L) watch his approach from the 6th fairway during a practice round ahead of the 152nd British Open Golf Championship at Royal Troon on the south west coast of Scotland on July 15, 2024. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Finishes since 2018 (three starts): 13th (2023), 4th (2022) and 12th (2021)
Odds to win in 2024: 30/1
Brian Harman with the Claret Jug on the 18th green after winning the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England. (Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Finishes since 2018 (five starts): 1st (2023), 6th (2022), 19th (2021), MC (2019) and MC (2018)
Odds to win in 2024: 60/1
Cameron Smith celebrates after winning the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews Old Course. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports)
Finishes since 2018 (five starts): 33rd (2023), 1st (2022), 33rd (2021), 20th (2019) and 78th (2018)
Odds to win in 2024: 40/1
