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- Rory McIlroy is now 1/2 favourite to win BBC Sports Personality of the Year after winning The Masters.
- Luke Littler and Lando Norris trail in the betting, while Ronnie O’Sullivan and Jack Draper sit further back.
- SPOTY odds suggest McIlroy now has a 66% chance of claiming the award for the first time.
McIlroy’s Masters Triumph Propels Him to SPOTY Favouritism
Rory McIlroy’s stunning win at The Masters has shaken up the betting market for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year, with the Northern Irish golfer now a strong 1/2 favourite with William Hill to lift the SPOTY trophy in December.
The victory at Augusta completed McIlroy’s career Grand Slam, a feat only a handful of golfers have ever achieved.
UK Betting Sites reacted immediately, cutting his odds into 1/2 giving him a 66% implied probability of winning the award.
This would be McIlroy’s first SPOTY win despite several nominations over the past decade with the Golfer previously distancing himself from the ceremony.
| 2025 Sports Personality of the Year Winner | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Rory McIlroy | 1/2 | 66.7% |
| Luke Littler | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| Lando Norris | 9/1 | 10.0% |
| Ronnie O'Sullivan | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Jack Draper | 16/1 | 5.9% |
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Luke Littler, the teenage darts sensation who won the World Championship at the start of the year, remains second in the betting at 9/2.
His rise has captured the public’s imagination but he may need further major titles to challenge Rory’s historic golfing moment.
Lando Norris, chasing his maiden Formula 1 Grand Prix win, is priced at 9/1, while Ronnie O’Sullivan could come into contention if he secures another World Snooker Championship.
Jack Draper, now considered Britain’s tennis hope following Andy Murray’s decline, is an outsider at 16/1 but could surge with a strong Wimbledon run.
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Where to Bet on BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Markets for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 are already active on major betting sites, with McIlroy’s price shortening after The Masters.
New punters can also take advantage of the latest free bets ahead of summer’s big sporting events.
Expect further movement in the market after Wimbledon, the Women's Euros and other major competitions still to come.
