SportsLine's model simulated the 2025 British Open 10,000 times and revealed its PGA Tour golf picks for Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and others from Royal Portrush

But nobody should ever mistake artificial intelligence for being sappy. USA TODAY Sports canvassed five major AI programs seeking their predictions for the 2025 Open Championship winner and top sleeper picks. The majority went with the pre-tournament favorite, Scottie Scheffler, who is seeking his first Claret Jug.

Royal Portrush hosts the 153rd edition of The Open Championship, and Northern Ireland's own Rory McIlroy is among the betting favorites entering the men's final major of the season.But he's not THE favorite.

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- Sweden's Henrik Stenson tees off on the 10th hole with the Turnberry Lighthouse in the background, during a practice round for the British Open Golf Championship at Turnberry Golf Course, Scotland,

Mark Darbon added that he had a "good discussion" with Eric Trump and other executives over a potential return of the Open to Turnberry.