Irish Open Golf Betting Tips & Predictions

We have expert betting tips for Irish Open this week, which features some of the best players in Europe, including Rory McIlroy.

Golf odds have McIlroy at $4.50, but LIV star Tyrell Hatton is playing, and he could give the local hero a run for his money.

Irish Open Tips & Predictions

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Best Bet

Rory McIlroy @ $4.50

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McIlroy is looking to score a win at his home open before the Ryder Cup, and he should be tough to beat.

His form in 2025 has been about as inconsistent as it gets, but McIlroy at his best is better than most players in the world. He won the Masters and the Players Championship, which alone puts him in the running for Player of the Year.

Playing in Ireland doesn’t guarantee his success, but considering Marco Penge is on the second line of betting at $12, he has the clear class advantage over this field. We’re happy with the $4.50 odds available with the sportsbook.

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Next Best

Tyrrell Hatton @ $13.00

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Hatton is one of the best players in the world, and if he stayed on the PGA Tour, his world ranking would be in the top 10 with ease.

His performances on the LIV Tour have been good, and he’s another player who would love to win the Irish Open. He plays some of his best golf in Europe, and he’s also trying to fine-tune his game before the Ryder Cup.

If his putter is working, the $13 odds for Hatton will look silly. We’re including him in all golf picks this week.

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Best Value Bet

Shane Lowry @ $17.00

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It would be good to see an Irish golfer win the Irish Open, and Shane Lowry is a strong contender.

The PGA Tour-based player is having a solid year without being amazing, but he typically puts himself in the hunt from the outset. He could be on the first page of the leaderboard after Round 1 and hang around on the weekend.

Like most players in the field, if he drops a few putts, he’s good enough to win. His chances increase if the weather isn’t good, as he’s one of the best wet-course players around.

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Best Roughie

Thirston Lawrence @ $46.00

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Seeking back-to-back DP World Tour wins is Thirston Lawrence, who turned away a good field to win the Omega European Masters last week.

Despite a poor start to the final round, he dug deep and recorded the win. It was a gutsy effort from the South African, and he should be on cloud nine. If he’s focused, he’s good enough to win consecutive titles.

Although he’s not eligible for the Ryder Cup, he’s a potential President’s Cup pick in two years, and that’s worth playing for.

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Top 10

Tom McKibbin @ $4.50

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It has been an interesting career for 22-year-old Tom McKibbin, who has made the cut in three majors, and he now plays on the LIV Tour.

He took the big pay day, and good for him, but now it’s time to start winning tournaments. He’s good enough to beat this field, and the $4.50 odds for a top 10 finish in good shopping.

Punters should expect a solid performance from the Englishman, who was one of the better amateurs before turning pro.

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Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.