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.

The final major of the year is here as players hit the course at Royal Portrush for the 2025 Open Championship.

Open Championship is less than 24 hours from teeing off. Here is a look at past winners and how to watch this year's tournament.

Harry Vardon has won the British Open the most items, with six wins. Below is a list of all the players who have won more than one Open Championship:

The best in the world have congregated at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland for the 2025 Open Championship. Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm are the three men to beat at the final major championship of the year,

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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.