Spieth, McIlroy open as betting co-favorites for 144th Open Championship

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Peter Cziborra / Reuters

Fresh off winning his second consecutive major title, Jordan Spieth joins world No. 1 Rory McIlroy as the betting favorites to win the next major on the schedule, the Open Championship.

Spieth and McIlroy each come in at 5-1 odds in opening lines released Monday by the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. The two currently hold each of golf's four majors.

Next in line is Dustin Johnson at 15-1. Johnson had an opportunity to win the U.S. Open with a 12-foot eagle opportunity on his 72nd hole, but three-putt, costing himself a chance to win his first major.

Tiger Woods is listed at 60-1, and Phil Mickelson opens at 30-1.

Here's a look at the top 25 players on the board.

Player Odds
Rory McIlroy 5-1
Jordan Spieth 5-1
Dustin Johnson 15-1
Justin Rose 20-1
Adam Scott 20-1
Jason Day 25-1
Rickie Fowler 25-1
Sergio Garcia 25-1
Henrik Stenson 25-1
Phil Mickelson 30-1
Louis Oosthuizen 30-1
Bubba Watson 30-1
Martin Kaymer 40-1
Hidekia Matsuyama 40-1
Patrick Reed 40-1
Paul Casey 50-1
Branden Grace 50-1
Brooks Koepka 50-1
Matt Kuchar 50-1
Brandt Snedeker 50-1
Jimmy Walker 50-1
Jim Furyk 60-1
Ian Poulter 60-1
Lee Westwood 60-1
Tiger Woods 60-1

The 144th Open Championship will be held July 16-19 at Old Course at St Andrews Golf Club in Fife, Scotland. It will be the 29th Open Championship played at St Andrews.

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