Rory McIlroy Open odds boost: get McIlroy to make a first-round birdie at 40-1 with Sky Bet

The 153rd Open Championship starts at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, on Thursday, and Sky Bet are offering Racing Post readers an enhanced Rory McIlroy offer for the first round.

New Sky Bet customers can back McIlroy to make a birdie in the first round at 40-1. 

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Where is the 2025 Open Championship?

The 153rd Open Championship will be staged at the Dunluce Course, Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

When does the Open Championship start?

The first group is set to tee off at 6.35am on Thursday

Open Championship 2025: key details and TV coverage

Live on Sky Sports Main Event and Golf from 6.30am on Thursday

What are Rory McIlroy's odds for the Open Championship?

Here are Sky Bet's latest Rory McIlroy Open Championship odds:

Sky Bet Rory McIlroy betting offer: Get 40-1 on McIlroy to make a first-round birdie

Rory McIlroy bids for Open Championship glory at Royal Portrush this week, and the Northern Irishman will be hoping for a fast start when he steps on the first tee at Royal Portrush. 

That same opening hole all but ended McIlroy's chances in the 2019 Open, as he carded a quadruple-bogey eight to start his round, but this time he returns full of confidence having completed the career Grand Slam at the Masters in April.

McIlroy ranks 11th in birdie average on the PGA Tour this season, despite playing the bulk of his golf at tougher US venues, and it would come as a huge surprise if he fails to make at least one birdie on Thursday. 

Back Rory McIlroy to make a first-round birdie with Sky Bet now

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How to claim your Open Championship Rory McIlroy betting offer

Opening an account with Sky Bet is hassle-free. You can create an account now using your mobile or laptop.

Following the steps below, you can create an account with Sky Bet in plenty of time for Sunday's big game.

Here’s how to join:

1. Sign up with Sky Bet here.
2. Open a new account.
3. Deposit a minimum of £5 on card.
4. Place a maximum bet of £1 on 'McIlroy to make 1+ birdies in round one of the Open at enhanced odds of 40-1.
5. Only your first bet with Sky Bet will count towards this offer. Any subsequent bets will not be eligible. 
6. If your bet is successful, you will be paid in cash based on the normal price on site and will have the extra amount, bringing the bet up to the cumulative 40-1 payout, credited in four £10 free bets.
7. If the bet loses (McIlroy fails to make a birdie), customers will receive £20 in free bet credits as two £10 bet tokens.
8. Visit Sky Bet for more information and T&Cs.

Why bet on the Open with Sky Bet?

Here are five reasons to bet on the Open with our featured bookmaker.

• Enhanced odds on Rory McIlroy to make a birdie.
• Enjoy over 100 pre-tournament and in-play betting markets.
• Bet before the first round or in-play on your mobile.
• Cash out your bets at the click of a button.
• Benefit from instant deposits and quick withdrawals.

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