The very best gamers on the earth have descended upon Pinehurst, North Carolina, for the 2024 U.S. Open, probably the most difficult match in golf and the third main of the yr.
Each PGA Tour and LIV Golf gamers are eligible, though the 156-man area consists of solely a dozen LIV gamers.
Nonetheless, those that certified are among the many recreation’s elite, so let’s get to the chances:
U.S. Open Odds:
Listed here are the most recent odds for the 2024 U.S. Open, courtesy of DraftKings:
- Scottie Scheffler +300
- Rory McIlroy +1000
- Xander Schauffele +1200
- Viktor Hovland +1600
- Collin Morikawa +1600
- Bryson DeChambeau +1600
- Brooks Koepka +2000
- Ludvig Åberg +2000
- Jon Rahm +2200
- Tommy Fleetwood +3500
- Justin Thomas +3500
- Cameron Smith +3500
- Patrick Cantlay +4000
- Tyrrell Hatton +4500
- Max Homa +4500
- Shane Lowry +5000
- Matt Fitzpatrick +5000
- Hideki Matsuyama +5000
- Tom Kim +5500
- Jordan Spieth +5500
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U.S. Open Predictions
Recent off one other win on the Memorial Event, Scottie Scheffler arrives at Pinehurst No. 2 as an enormous favourite at 3-to-1. Many gasped on the gaudy determine of +450 for Scheffler on the PGA Championship, however now his odds are even higher one month later.
He has no weaknesses in his recreation from tee to inexperienced, and his quick recreation is severely underrated. Contemplating Pinehurst No. 2 is a ball-strikers course that additionally requires a deft contact across the greens, it is sensible that Scheffler has odds that low—given how good he has performed this season.
However, loads of different prospects have arrived within the Tar Heel State hoping to make historical past, so listed below are some worth picks for this week:
Cameron Smith finishes within the prime 10 once more
Final yr, Cameron Smith completed in solo fourth on the Los Angeles Nation Membership, a course that suited his quick recreation completely. This yr, Smith will lean on his beautiful chipping and pitching talents, in addition to his world-class putter, to contend for an additional U.S. Open title at a course with ‘turtleback’ inexperienced complexes.
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Though he had a tough end at LIV Golf Houston, going 11-over on his remaining six holes, Smith has confirmed himself on the largest of levels earlier than and can achieve this once more this week.
Since profitable The Open at St. Andrews in 2022, he has recorded three top-10s in majors, and his worth of +320 to nab one other is a strong provide.
Collin Morikawa proper there; data one other prime 5
If not for Scheffler, Collin Morikawa could have taken house a few trophies already in 2024. As a substitute, he has six prime 10s this season, 5 of which have come because the starting of April.
His recreation is trending in the proper path, particularly his ball placing, which was lower than his customary earlier within the yr. Due to that, he ranks 51st on the PGA Tour in strokes gained, approaching the inexperienced this season. He ranked second to Scheffler on this metric in 2023.
This previous week, Morikawa gained greater than 5 strokes approaching the greens, good for fourth among the many Memorial area—demonstrating that his iron play is coming round. Ought to he proceed this development, Morikawa might be there on Sunday. A prime 5 end at +350 is price it for the two-time main champion.
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Tony Finau contends, as does Bryson DeChambeau
One other cast-iron participant, Tony Finau arrives in North Carolina looking for his first main title. He has come shut many occasions earlier than, as he has 10 profession top-10 finishes in majors. However he has not recorded one because the 2021 PGA Championship.
Nonetheless, he tied for 18th at Valhalla final month and most just lately completed in a tie for eighth at Muirfield Village. Finau presently ranks fourth on the PGA Tour in strokes approaching the inexperienced and 16th in proximity to the opening. It’s essential hearth on the center of the greens at Pinehurst, no matter pin place, and Finau has demonstrated that potential yr after yr. We like him to complete within the prime 10 at +450.
On the flip facet, DeChambeau’s energy is just not his iron play; as an alternative, his thoughts and size off the tee routinely carry him towards the highest of leaderboards. His recreation doesn’t essentially translate to Pinehurst No. 2 on paper, however he has performed so properly in majors this season that ruling him out can be silly. Thus, though the value is low, we like DeChambeau to file one other prime 10 at +180.
Longshot Contenders
Si Woo Kim has had a good season, recording 10 top-25 finishes within the 16 occasions that he has performed. He ranks fourth on the PGA Tour in strokes gained: tee-to-green and 24th in strokes gained across the inexperienced, proof that he may scramble when wanted.
However his putter has let him down this season, as he ranks 162nd on tour in strokes gained: placing. Regardless of that, Kim’s recreation aligns with Pinehurst No. 2, so taking a flier on him to complete within the prime 10 at +650 is price it.
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Two different longshot contenders we like are Tom Hoge and Dean Burmester.
Hoge ranks third on the PGA Tour in strokes gained, approaching the inexperienced, trailing solely Scottie Scheffler and Corey Conners, respectively. At +1100 to file a top-10 end, Hoge is price it. If his quick recreation can cooperate, he has the expertise to contend and shock loads of folks.
As for Burmester, he has gained thrice since November and is a budding star on LIV Golf. The South African can hit the ball a rustic mile and posted a strong end on the PGA Championship, tying for 12th. Don’t be stunned to see his identify on the leaderboard once more, so Burmester recording a prime 10 at +700 is a strong choose.
Keep away from Betting Scottie Scheffler; return too low
When you’ve got adopted golf as of late, you realize that Scottie Scheffler is on a historic heater. It might shock no one if he went on to win this yr’s U.S. Open, however he has zero worth in the marketplace, even to win.
If Scheffler does win, you might be higher off searching for different gamers to complete within the prime 5 or prime 10. The World No. 1 is presently -275 to file a prime 10 and -140 to submit a prime 5 consequence, preposterous figures that bettors ought to keep away from.
Keep tuned for Enjoying By’s Employees Picks for the 2024 U.S. Open, set to publish on the morning of Tuesday, Jun. 11.
Jack Milko is a golf employees author for SB Nation’s Enjoying By. Remember to take a look at @_PlayingThrough for extra golf protection. You may observe him on Twitter @jack_milko as properly.
