2024 U.S. Open Preview & Picks

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With his win at the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, Scottie Scheffler captured his 11th PGA TOUR title and fifth of the season. This makes him the first player to win five times in a season on TOUR before the U.S. Open since Tom Watson in 1980. Scheffler also becomes the seventh player since 1983 (16th instance) to achieve five or more wins in a single season on TOUR, and the first since Justin Thomas in 2016-17 (5).

Pre-Tournament Storylines

Scottie Scheffler

World No. 1 and FedExCup leader Scottie Scheffler enters the week with victories in five of his last eight starts on TOUR. He has also secured top-10 finishes in his last three U.S. Open appearances (3rd in 2023, T2 in 2022, T7 in 2021). Scheffler aims to become the first player to win multiple majors in the same year since Brooks Koepka (2018 U.S. Open and PGA Championship). The last player to win on TOUR and subsequently win a major the following week was Rory McIlroy in 2014 (won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational before the PGA Championship).

Xander Schauffele

2024 PGA Championship winner Xander Schauffele comes into the U.S. Open with a remarkable record, having finished inside the top 15 in all seven of his career appearances, including top-fives in 2017 (T5), 2019 (T3), and 2020 (5th). Schauffele has also finished inside the top 20 in each of the last nine major championships dating back to the 2022 PGA Championship. A win would make Schauffele the first player to win consecutive major championships since Jordan Spieth in 2015.

Tiger Woods

Three-time U.S. Open winner Tiger Woods is making his fourth start of the season (WD/The Genesis Invitational, 60th/Masters Tournament, MC/PGA Championship) and his first U.S. Open appearance since 2020.

Pinehurst No. 2 History
  • 2014 U.S. Open: 27 players in the field competed in this event, including seven who finished inside the top 10.
  • 2005 U.S. Open: Five players in the field competed, including Tiger Woods (2nd), Sergio Garcia (T3), Adam Scott (T28), Phil Mickelson (T33), and Matt Kuchar (MC).
  • 1999 U.S. Open: Three players in the field competed, with notable finishes from Phil Mickelson (2nd), Tiger Woods (T3), and Matt Kuchar (MC).

Tournament Information:

  • Dates: June 13th, 2024 – June 16th, 2024
  • Location: Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States
  • Course: Pinehurst No. 2
  • Course Type: Carolina, Technical
  • Par: 70 (4x 3’s / 12x 4’s / 2x 5’s)
  • Length: 7,548 yards (Long)
  • Format: 72-hole stroke play
  • Greens: Champion ultradwarf bermuda
  • Fairways: Common and 419 bermuda
  • Rough: Sandy native areas with wiregrass
  • Bunkers: 117
  • Water Hazard(s): 1 (In-Play 1)
  • Average Green Size: 6,500 sq. ft. (Average)
  • Stimpmeter: 13.0 ft. (Fast)
  • Purse/ Winner: N/A
  • FedEx Cup Points: 750
  • Field: 156 Players
  • Cut: Top 60 and Ties – 36 Holes
  • Playoff Format: Two-Hole Aggregate

Course Architect:

  • Course Architect: Donald Ross (1907)
  • Recent Renovations:
    • 2009-2011: Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw
    • 1999: Rees Jones

Comparable Courses & Greens:

  • Comparable Courses:
    • Augusta National – Masters Tournament – RESULTS
    • Congaree Golf Club – 2022 THE C.J. CUP in South Carolina – RESULTS
    • Kiawah Island (Ocean Course) – 2021 PGA Championship – RESULTS
    • Shinnecock Hills – 2018 U.S. Open – RESULTS
  • Designer Link (Donald Ross (1907)):
    • Detroit Golf Club – Donald Ross (1916) – Rocket Mortgage Classic
    • East Lake Country Club – Donald Ross (1913) – Tour Championship
    • Sedgefield Country Club – Donald Ross (1926) – Wyndham Championship
  • Comparable Location (Pinehurst, North Carolina):
    • Sedgefield Country Club – Greensboro, North Carolina – Wyndham Championship
    • Quail Hollow Club – Charlotte, North Carolina – Wells Fargo Championship
  • Comparable Yardage (7,543 Yards):
    • Augusta National – 7,545 Yards – Masters Tournament
    • Quail Hollow Club – 7,558 Yards – Wyndham Championship
    • Muirfield Village – 7,569 Yards – the Memorial Tournament
  • Comparable Greens (Champion ultradwarf bermuda):
    • Kapalua (Plantation) – TifEagle bermudagrass .115” – Sentry ToC
    • PGA WEST (Nicklaus) – TifEagle bermudagrass .110” – The American Express
    • PGA National – TifEagle bermudagrass .120” – Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches
    • Port Royal Golf Course – TifEagle Bermudagrass .130″ – Butterfield Bermuda Championship
    • Sea Island Golf Club – TifEagle bermudagrass – RSM Classic
  • Comparable Average Green Size (6,500 sq. ft.):
    • Augusta National – 6,486 sq. ft. – Masters Tournament
    • TPC Twin Cities – 6,500 sq. ft. – 3M Open
    • Grand Reserve Golf Club – 6,500 sq. ft. – Puerto Rico Open
    • Quail Hollow Club – 6,578 sq. ft. – Wells Fargo Championship

TV Information (all times ET):

  • Round 1: Thursday, June 13th, 2024
    • USA – 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Peacock – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Round 2: June 14th, 2024
    • Peacock – 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    • NBC – 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    • Peacock – 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Round 3: Saturday, June 15th, 2024
    • USA – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    • NBC – 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Round 4: Sunday, June 16th, 2024
    • USA – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    • NBC – 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Weather:

Course/ Tournament History:

The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the U.S. Open, is the annual open national championship of golf in the United States and is the third of the four major championships in professional golf.

History and Evolution

The inaugural U.S. Open was played in 1895 at the Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island, on a nine-hole course. It was a single-day, 36-hole competition. John J. McDermott became the first American-born winner of the U.S. Open in 1911.

Traditionally, the U.S. Open employed an 18-hole playoff if players were tied after 72 holes. However, in 2018, this format was changed to a two-hole aggregate playoff. If the tie persists after two holes, the competition moves to a sudden-death format.

Benefits for Winners

Winning the U.S. Open comes with significant rewards:

  • A five-year exemption on the PGA Tour.
  • Invitations to play in the three other majors for the next five years.
  • A ten-year exemption from qualifying for the U.S. Open itself.
Pinehurst No. 2

Pinehurst No. 2, designed by the legendary Scottish golf course architect Donald Ross, was constructed in 1907 and has seen various modifications while preserving its essential character. A significant restoration in 2010 by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw aimed to return the course to Ross’s original vision, emphasizing natural sandscapes, native wiregrass, and strategic play by reducing the amount of rough.

Course Features
  • Greens: Known for their crowned, undulating nature, the greens at Pinehurst No. 2 are among the most challenging in golf, requiring precise approach shots.
  • Layout: The fairways are generally wide, but the course features extensive sandscapes and natural areas instead of traditional rough, creating a unique and visually striking layout.
Championship History

Pinehurst No. 2 has hosted several notable U.S. Open Championships:

  • 1999: Payne Stewart’s dramatic victory, highlighted by a memorable 15-foot par putt on the 18th hole.
  • 2005: Michael Campbell’s triumph over Tiger Woods.
  • 2014: Martin Kaymer’s dominant 8-shot victory.

In 2014, Pinehurst No. 2 made history by hosting the U.S. Women’s Open the week following the U.S. Open, marking the first time both events were held on the same course in consecutive weeks. Michelle Wie won her first major championship in this event.

Future Events

Pinehurst No. 2 is also slated to host the U.S. Open in 2029, 2035, 2041, and 2047, continuing its legacy as a premier venue for major golf championships.

  • Most Tournament Wins:
    • 4, Willie Anderson 1901, 1903–1905; Bobby Jones 1923, 1926, 1929–30; Ben Hogan 1948, 1950–51, 1953; Jack Nicklaus 1962, 1967, 1972, 1980
  • 72-Hole Record (Event):
    • 268, Rory McIlroy (2011 at Congressional CC)
  • 18-Hole Record (Event):
    • 62, Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele (Round 1, 2023 at Los Angeles Country Club)

Course Guide/ Scorecard:

Originally crafted by Donald Ross in 1907, Pinehurst No. 2 features a Par 70 layout, comprising four Par 3s, twelve Par 4s, and two Par 5s.

In terms of length, Pinehurst No. 2 is one of the longer courses on the Tour measuring 7,548 yards. It ranks 2nd out of 44 courses in length. The fairways are on the wider side, ranking 6th of 44, with the average fairway width being 40.0 yards. The average green size is roughly 6500 square feet which is on the larger side when compared to the other courses on the PGA Tour. Bunkers are a huge factor here as there are 117 which ranks as the 2nd most of 44 courses.

The four Par 3’s range between 184 yards and 228 yards. In terms of stats, two of the Par 3’s range between 175-200 yards. In the last edition of this event, all of the Par 3’s had a scoring average over par.

No. 6, 228 Yards, Par 3: “A significant false front must be negotiated on this, the longest of Course No. 2s par-3 holes. An expansive tee allows for great setup flexibility and can result in a 30+ yard difference from day to day. This was the most difficult hole for the week in 2014.”

No. 17, 207 Yards, Par 3: “The 17th hole proved pivotal during the first two U.S. Opens played at Pinehurst No. 2. The putting green sits slightly below the tee and is very well protected by bunkers. A precise tee shot is a necessity.”

There are twelve Par 4’s at Pinehurst No. 2 with the majority (four) of those holes ranging between 450 and 500 yards. No. 13 is the shortest Par 4 listed at 381 yards with the longest being No. 16, playing 530 yards. In terms of scoring average, the toughest Par 4 on the course in 2014 was No. 16 (+0.341).

No. 16, 530 Yards, Par 4: “This hole was the most difficult of the par 4s in 2014 playing to a stroke average of 4.34. The putting green is open in the front such that a 2nd shot can be bounced onto the green, but a false front is present for the first 10 yards; a ball that doesn’t get past that measurement will trundle back off the putting surface.”

No. 18, 448 Yards, Par 4: “The home hole offers a demanding – some might say awkward – tee shot. The clubhouse is plainly in sight from the tee, but the drive zone is not. Players must negotiate the aiming bunker that sits into the hillside on the right, but if they bail out to the left, they are likely to run out of fairway and finish in the sandy natural area.”

There are two Par 5’s at Pinehurst No. 2, No. 5 & No. 10. They all played under par in 2014, despite being some of the longer par 5’s on Tour. The easiest hole on the course in 2014 was No. 5 with a scoring average of 4.80.

No. 5, 588 Yards, Par 5: “Another good chance to pick up a shot, or maybe two, as Martin Kaymer did in Round 3 on his way to the 2014 U.S. Open title! That said, miss this green left and it’s very easy to make a bogey or worse.”

No. 10, 617 Yards, Par 5: “Most players will play this as a three-shot hole. As a result, they will play their third shot with a wedge to the largest putting green on the golf course.”

HoleYardsPar HoleYardsPar
13954 106175
25044 114824
33874 124864
45284 133814
55885 144724
62283 151973
74264 165304
84884 172073
91843 184484
OUT3,72835 IN3,82035
  TOTAL7,54870

Featured/ Signature Hole(s): 18

For a hole-by-hole overview of the course, you can click the following link.

Key Statistics:

StatisticsPGA Tour AveragePinehurst No. 2
Driving Distance (Yards)N/AN/A
Driving Accuracy62%70%
GIR Percentage66%56%
Avg GIR Prox to Hole (Feet)N/AN/A
Scrambling Percentage58%50%
Avg 3 Putts / Round0.550.90

Per DataGolf, this is the favored skillset at Pinehurst No. 2.

  • Strokes Gained: Off the Tee
    • Success this week will hinge on players’ ability to position themselves effectively off the tee. While the course’s considerable length underscores the significance of distance, precision holds equal importance.
    • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Scottie Scheffler
      • Xander Schauffele
      • Jordan Spieth
      • Ludvig Aberg
      • Rico Hoey
      • Collin Morikawa
      • Rory McIlroy
      • Viktor Hovland
      • Min Woo Lee
      • Bryson Dechambeau

  • Strokes Gained: Approach
    • Having a strong iron game will be important this week if players want to succeed at Pinehurst No. 2.
    • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Scottie Scheffler
      • Corey Conners
      • Rory McIlroy
      • Akshay Bhatia
      • Si Woo Kim
      • Xander Schauffele
      • Aaron Rai
      • Russell Henley
      • Seamus Power
      • Sahith Theegala

  • Strokes Gained: Around the Green
    • The average green size at Pinehurst No. 2 is 6,500 sq. ft. Players will undoubtedly miss greens this week so they’ll need to rely on their short game.
    • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Hideki Matsuyama
      • Collin Morikawa
      • Webb Simpson
      • Alex Noren
      • Denny McCarthy
      • Tommy Fleetwood
      • Scottie Scheffler
      • Lucas Glover
      • Davis Thompson
      • Mac Meissner
  • Good Drives Gained
    • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Collin Morikawa
      • Tony Finau
      • Aaron Rai
      • Sepp Straka
      • Lucas Glover
      • Bryson DeChambeau
      • Scottie Scheffler
      • Austin Eckroat
      • Tommy Fleetwood
      • Tom Hoge

  • Strokes Gained: Putting (Bermudagrass)
    • The green complexes at Pinehurst No. 2 are Champion ultradwarf bermuda.
    • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Denny McCarthy
      • Christiaan Bezuidenhout
      • Russell Henley
      • Nick Taylor
      • Cameron Smith
      • Billy Horschel
      • Sahith THeegala
      • Thomas Detry
      • Xander Schauffele
      • Chesson Hadley

  • Par 3 Scoring: 175-200 Yards (x2)
    • Two of the four Par 3’s at Pinehurst No. 2 range between 175-220 Yards.
    • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Corey Conners
      • Russell Henley
      • Brian Harman
      • Byeong Hun An
      • Denny McCarthy
      • Sam Burns
      • S.H. Kim
      • Rico Hoey
      • Akshay Bhatia
      • Matt Fitzpatrick

  • Par 4 Scoring: 450-500 Yards (x4)
    • Four of the twelve Par 4’s at Pinehurst No. 2 range between 450-500 Yards.
    • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Rory McIlroy
      • Tom Hoge
      • Bryson DeChambeau
      • Brooks Koepka
      • Scottie Scheffler
      • Xander Schauffele
      • Viktor Hovland
      • Lucas Glover
      • Ludvig Aberg
      • Hideki Matsuyama

  • Bogey Avoidance Gained
    • Pinehurst No. 2 ranks among the most challenging courses on the PGA Tour. Patience will be key this week as players navigate the layout and capitalize on limited scoring chances. Throughout the event, players must strive to minimize any black numbers scores on their cards.
    • Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
      • Scottie Scheffler
      • Xander Schauffele
      • Rory McIlroy
      • Tommy Fleetwood
      • Hideki Matsuyama
      • Denny McCarthy
      • Sepp Straka
      • Alex Noren
      • Aaron Rai
      • Ludvig Aberg

The Field:

This year’s U.S. Open will feature a total of 156 competitors.

Here is the current basis of qualification for each entrant this week:

  • Winners of the U.S. Open for the last ten years
  • Winner and runner-up from the previous year’s U.S. Amateur and winners of the previous year’s U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Mid-Amateur[13]
  • The runner-up from the U.S. Amateur, the winner of the U.S. Junior Amateur, and U.S. Mid-Amateur must remain an amateur.
  • The winner of the U.S. Amateur, however, may turn professional after winning the U.S. Amateur and retain his eligibility.
  • Winner of the previous year’s Amateur Championship[14]
  • The previous year’s Mark H. McCormack Medal winner for the top-ranked amateur golfer in the world[14]
  • Winners of each of Masters Tournament, Open Championship and PGA Championship for the last five years
  • Winners of the last three Players Championships
  • Winner of the current year’s BMW PGA Championship
  • Winner of the last U.S. Senior Open
  • Players who win multiple U.S. PGA Tour events during the time between tournaments, provided the tournaments each offer 500 or more points to the winner, and are not opposite-field events.
  • In the year after the Olympic golf tournament, the reigning men’s gold medalist
  • Top 10 finishers and ties from the previous year’s U.S. Open
  • Players who qualified for the previous year’s Tour Championship
  • The top 60 in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) as of two weeks before the start of the tournament
  • The top 60 in the OWGR as of the tournament date
  • The top player in the PGA Tour second-tier developmental series points, based on combined points from the Regular Season and Finals, from the previous season (starting in 2023). [15]
  • Special exemptions selected by the USGA
  • All remaining spots after the second top 60 OWGR cutoff date filled by alternates from qualifying tournaments.

  • Previous Winners in the Field (Event):
    • Wyndham Clark (’23), Matt Fitzpatrick (’22), Jon Rahm (’21), Bryson DeChambeau (’20), Gary Woodland (’19), Brooks Koepka (’18, ’17), Dustin Johnson (’16), Jordan Spieth (’15), Martin Kaymer (’14), Justin Rose (’13), Webb Simpson (’12), Rory McIlroy (’11), Lucas Glover (’09), Tiger Woods (’08, ’02, ’00)
  • Debutants in the Field (Event):
    • Ashton McCulloch, Benjamin James, Brandon Robinson Thompson, Bryan Kim, Carter Jenkins, Casey Jarvis, Chris Petefish, Colin Prater, Eugenio Chacarra, Frederik Kjettrup, Grant Forrest, Gunnar Broin, Harry Higgs, Hiroshi Tai, Jackson Buchanan, Joey Vrzich, John Chin, Justin Lower, Logan McAllister, Ludvig Aberg, Luke Clanton, Michael McGowan, Neal Shipley, Nicolai Hojgaard, Otto Black, Parker Bell, Rico Hoey, Riki Kawamoto, Sam Bairstow, Santiago De la Fuente, Seonghyeon Kim, Taisei Shimizu, Tim Widing, Tom McKibbin, Wells Williams, Willie Mack III

  • Notable Withdraws/ Changes:
    • None

To see the full field for this event and how they qualified, you can click the following link.

The Odds:

Here are the current favorites for this week’s event along with a summary of their recent form and course history:

Scottie Scheffler (+300)

Scottie Scheffler enters this week on a hot streak, having won five of his last eight starts on the PGA Tour. He is coming off a victory at the Memorial Tournament, where he edged out Collin Morikawa by one stroke. This will be his seventh appearance in a U.S. Open, and in his last three starts in this event, he has consistently finished inside the top 10.

Xander Schauffele (+1000)

Xander Schauffele secured his first Major Championship two weeks ago at Valhalla Golf Club. He has been remarkably consistent, finishing outside the top 20 only once in his last eight starts on the PGA Tour. Schauffele has a strong record in the U.S. Open, having competed in seven previous editions and finishing inside the top 15 in each one.

Rory McIlroy (+1100)

Rory McIlroy has won two of his last five starts on the PGA Tour and hasn’t finished outside the top 15 in any of those events. He captured the U.S. Open title in 2011 at Congressional. In his last five appearances in the U.S. Open, McIlroy has not finished worse than T9, highlighting his consistent performance in this major.

Collin Morikawa (+1600)

Collin Morikawa has been in excellent form, finishing inside the top 5 in each of his last three starts on the PGA Tour. In his last three U.S. Open appearances, Morikawa has not finished worse than T14, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level in this prestigious event.

To see the most up-to-date odds, you can click the following link.

Projected Final Score:

  • 72 Hole Winning Score: 275.5 / -4.5 (Over -+100 / Under -120)

In 2014, the last time the U.S. Open was held at Pinehurst No. 2, the winning score was -9 (271.0). However, the two other times Pinehurst No. 2 hosted the U.S. Open (2005, 1999), the winning score was above 275.5.

To place a bet at Superbook on the Projected Final Score of the Winner, you can click the following link.

Playoff Props:

  • Will There Be A Playoff? (Yes +400 / No -650)

Since 2008, the U.S. Open has not ended in a playoff.

To place a bet at DraftKings on the Playoff Prop, you can click the following link.

Hole-in-One:

  • Will There Be A Hole-in-One? (Yes +100 / No -135)

In 2014, the last time the U.S. Open was held at Pinehurst No. 2, there was one hole-in-one which was on No. 9.

To place a bet at DraftKings on the Hole-in-One Prop, you can click the following link.

Facts and Figures:

  • All of the last 10 winners were ranked inside the top 32 in the OWGR.
  • US golfers have been successful in seven of the last 10 editions.
  • Seven of the last 10 winners of the US Open were in their 20s.
  • All the previous 10 US Open winners had already posted a top 25 in the event and five of those had recorded a top 10.
  • Eight of the last 10 US Open winners had posted a top 10 in at least one of their previous two Majors.
  • Eight of the last 10 winners posted a top 12 in one or both of their previous two PGA Tour starts.
  • Eight of the last 10 US Open winners had ranked in the top 16 for SG: Off The Tee in one of their previous two starts
  • Seven of the last 10 winners had at least one week off in the previous fortnight ahead of their US Open win.

All credit for the 10-year trends goes to Dave Tindall. You can check out his full article here.

Recent Horses for Courses (Event):

U.S. OpenU.S. OpenU.S. OpenU.S. OpenU.S. Open
Los Angeles Country Club (North Course)The Country Club (Composite Course)Torrey Pines (South Course)Winged Foot (West Course)Pebble Beach
Events PlayedScoring Avg. (per round)20232022202120202019
Tom Kim269.88T823–––
Min Woo Lee270.00T5T27–––
Xander Schauffele770.25T10T14T75T3
Scottie Scheffler670.553T2T7–MC
Collin Morikawa570.56T14T5T4MCT35
Brooks Koepka1070.58T1755T4–2
Rory McIlroy1571.122T5T7T8T9
Denny McCarthy471.07T20T7–––
Jon Rahm871.21T10T12WONT23T3
Hideki Matsuyama1171.26T324T26T17T21
Dustin Johnson1671.40T10T24T19T6T35
Patrick Cantlay771.71T14T14T15T43T21
Harris English871.78T8T6134T58

Recent Horses for Courses (Pinehurst):

U.S. OpenU.S. OpenU.S. Open
Pinehurst No. 2Pinehurst No. 2Pinehurst No. 2
201420051999
Martin KaymerWON––
Rickie FowlerT2––
Brooks KoepkaT4––
Keegan BradleyT4––
Dustin JohnsonT4––
Jason DayT4––
Rory McIlroyT23––
Francesco MolinariT23––
Billy HorschelT23––
Tiger Woods–2T3
Sergio GarciaT35T3–
Phil MickelsonT28T332
Adam ScottT9T28–

Recent Donkeys for Courses (Event):

U.S. OpenU.S. OpenU.S. OpenU.S. OpenU.S. Open
Los Angeles Country Club (North Course)The Country Club (Composite Course)Torrey Pines (South Course)Winged Foot (West Course)Pebble Beach
Events PlayedScoring Avg. (per round)20232022202120202019
Nick Dunlap275.00MCMC–––
Victor Perez474.75MCMCMCMC–
Sunghoon Kang473.83––MCMC–
Corey Conners573.50MCMCMCMC–
Adrian Meronk273.50MC–MC––
Kurt Kitayama373.17MCMC–MC–
Davis Thompson272.50MC––MC–

Recent Donkeys for Courses (Pinehurst):

U.S. OpenU.S. OpenU.S. Open
Pinehurst No. 2Pinehurst No. 2Pinehurst No. 2
201420051999
Lucas GloverMC––
Justin ThomasMC––
Brian CampbellMC––
Shane LowryMC––
Matt KucharT12MCMC

Previous Winners Scores and Prices

  • 2023: Wyndham Clark (-10) – Los Angeles Country Club (North Course)
    • Price: 66-1
  • 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick (-6) – The Country Club (Composite Course)
    • Price: 25-1
  • 2021: Jon Rahm (-6) – Torrey Pines (South Course)
    • Price: 10-1
  • 2020: Bryson DeChambeau (-6) – Winged Foot (West Course)
    • Price: 25-1
  • 2019: Gary Woodland (-13) – Pebble Beach
    • Price: 80-1

Previous Winners Incoming Form (Last 5 Starts):

  • 2023: Wyndham Clark
    • T12 – the Memorial Tournament (PGA)
    • MC – PGA Championship (MAJ)
    • WON – Wells Fargo Championship (PGA)
    • T24 – Mexico Open (PGA)
    • 3 – Zurich Classic of New Orleans (PGA)
  • 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick
    • T10 – RBC Candian Open (PGA)
    • MC – the Memorial Tournament (PGA)
    • T5 – PGA Championship (MAJ)
    • T2 – Wells Fargo Championship (PGA)
    • MC – RBC Heritage (PGA)
  • 2021: Jon Rahm
    • WD – the Memorial Tournament (PGA)
    • T8 – PGA Championship (MAJ)
    • T34 – AT&T Byron Nelson (PGA)
    • MC – Wells Fargo Championship (PGA)
    • 7 – Zurich Classic of New Orleans (PGA)
  • 2020: Bryson DeChambeau
    • T6 – Travelers Championship (PGA)
    • T8 – RBC Heritage (PGA)
    • T3 – Charles Schwab Challenge (PGA)
    • N/A – THE PLAYERS Championship (PGA)
    • 4 – Arnold Palmer Invitational (PGA)
    • 2 – WGC-Mexico Championship (PGA)
  • 2019: Gary Woodland
    • T52 – the Memorial Tournament (PGA)
    • T8 – PGA Championship (MAJ)
    • WD – Wells Fargo Championship (PGA)
    • T32 – The Masters (MAJ)
    • T17 – WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play (PGA)

Previous Winners Finishes at Event:

2023: Wyndham Clark

20222021
The Country Club (Composite Course)Torrey Pines (South Course)
Wyndham ClarkMCMC

2022: Matt Fitzpatrick

2021202020192018201720162014
Torrey Pines
(South Course)		Winged Foot
(West Course)		Pebble BeachShinnecock HillsErin HillsOakmontPinehurst No. 2
Matt FitzpatrickT55MCT12T12T35T54T48

2021: Jon Rahm

20202019201820172016
Winged Foot
(West Course)		Pebble BeachShinnecock HillsErin HillsOakmont
Jon RahmT23T3MCMCT23

2020: Bryson DeChambeau

20192018201720162015
Pebble BeachShinnecock HillsErin HillsOakmontChambers Bay
Bryson DeChambeauT35T25MCT15MC

2019: Gary Woodland

20182017201520142012201120102009
Shinnecock HillsErin HillsChambers BayPinehurst
No. 2		Olympic Club
(Lake Course)		Congressional
(Blue Course)		Pebble BeachBethpage State Park
(Black Course)
Gary WoodlandT36T50MCT52MCT23MCT47

Picks (Outrights):

  • Bryson DeCheambeau (+2000) – DraftKings
    • Risk 0.40 to win 8.00 Units

  • Brooks Koepka (+2200) – DraftKings
    • Risk 0.37 to win 8.14 Units

  • Ludvig Aberg (+2200) – FanDuel
    • Risk 0.37 to win 8.14 Units

  • Tom Kim (+9000) – FanDuel
    • Risk 0.09 to win 8.10 Units

  • Dustin Johnson (+9000) – FanDuel
    • Risk 0.09 to win 8.10 Units

Total Risk on Outrights: 1.32 Units

Picks (Top 20):

  • Cameron Smith (+150) – BetMGM
    • Risk 1.00 to win 1.50 Units

  • Hideki Matsuyama (+160) – BetMGM
    • Risk 1.00 to win 1.60 Units

Total Risk on Top 20s: 2.00 Units

Picks (Top 40):

  • Si Woo Kim (+115) – BetMGM
    • Risk 1.00 to win 1.15 Units
  • Aaron Rai (+150) – BetMGM
    • Risk 1.00 to win 1.50 Units

Total Risk on Top 40s: 2.00 Units

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Total Risk on the U.S. Open: 5.32 Units 

Best of luck, and as always you can find me on Twitter @GatorBetting and Instagram @Gator_Sports_Betting.

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