Can underdogs pull off another giant killing? The US are clear favourites to win the 2025 Ryder Cup starting on Friday this week – with fixed odds at 1.65 to the European team’s 2.45. Rest of the world sentiment tends to be behind Europe – because they are underdogs and for geopolitical reasons – so the 2.45 might not last. The emotional pull of Europe was strengthened by the team’s decision to turn down an offer of payment for playing in the hugely prestigious event. Those players include world No 1 Scottie Scheffler, who has had a spectacularly successful year and carries an unbeatable aura around with him.