Open Championship golfers and the British Open favorite to win ahead of the year's final major at Royal Portrush

Scottie Scheffler said on Tuesday he does "not care" about being the tournament favourite as he prepares for his latest tilt at a maiden British Open title this week at Royal Portrush."I could not care any less about being the favourite or not being the favourite,

Now comes Scottie Scheffler, who’s very much like Tiger ... whole life to celebrate winning a tournament for like a few minutes,” Scheffler said Tuesday morning prior to The Open Championship, which begins Thursday at Royal Portrush.

Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the site of Shane Lowry's triumph in 2019. As has been the case all year, the strong favorites entering the tournament are Scottie Scheffler (9/2) and Rory McIlroy (7-1).

Vegas oddsmakers have some ideas on who might be walking away from Portrush as a major champion. Here's a look at this week's betting odds.

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — How well do you know British Open history? Try this quiz: b.) He was penalized two shots in the final round for being late to the first tee b.) Christy O’Connor Jr.