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U.S. Open Underway at Shinnecock Hills with Scheffler as Favorite
The U.S. Open is being held this week at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Scottie Scheffler enters as the betting favorite while past champions and other top players compete for the title.
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The U.S. Open, golf's third major tournament, began this week at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, a par-70 layout measuring 7,440 yards. The event brings together top players from the PGA Tour and LIV Golf for one of the few full-field major tournaments each year.
Past Winners and Course History Recent U.S. Open champions include J.J.
Spaun in 2025 at Oakmont Country Club and Bryson DeChambeau in 2024 at Pinehurst No. 2. Wyndham Clark won in 2023, Matt Fitzpatrick claimed the title in 2022, and Jon Rahm took the 2021 championship.
Scheffler opened as the betting favorite at +465, followed by Rory McIlroy at +970 and Jon Rahm at +1050. Xander Schauffele sits at +1700, Cameron Young at +2050, and Matt Fitzpatrick at +2150.
One preview selected Scheffler as the top choice, citing his improved driving distance this season despite ongoing putting struggles. Bryson DeChambeau was listed as a long-shot selection at +2900.
Rahm was recommended for a top-five finish at +215, while Xander Schauffele and Cameron Young received top-10 nods at +154 and +186 respectively. Wyndham Clark and Patrick Reed were both tabbed for top-20 finishes.
“Scheffler might be a boring pick to many, but if his game has been anything this season, it’s been consistent.”
