2026 Open Championship odds, picks: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy predictions by model that nailed 17 majors

The 2026 Open Championship is set to be held at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, with Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy among the top favorites to win the year's final major. A predictive model that has successfully called 17 major championships has released its picks and predictions for the event. CBS Sports highlights the model's selections ahead of what is anticipated to be a highly competitive tournament.