2026 U.S. Open Preview And Odds

BusinessSportsMoney2026 U.S. Open Preview And OddsByJeff Hartman,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Hartman is a Maryland resident who covers the PGA Tour.Follow AuthorJun 17, 2026, 10:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryThe U.S. Open, golf's third major, is underway at Shinnecock Hills, a challenging par-70 course. This event uniquely gathers top PGA and LIV golfers. Recent winners include J.J. Spaun (2025) and Bryson DeChambeau (2024). For 2026, Scottie Scheffler is the favorite at +465, with Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm also highly favored. The author's top pick is Scheffler for his consistency, despite putting woes, and Bryson DeChambeau (+2900) as a long shot. Additional bets include Jon Rahm for a Top 5, Xander Schauffele and Cameron Young for Top 10, and Wyndham Clark and Patrick Reed for Top 20 finishes. Bonus plays offer a Scheffler/Young double chance and a parlay.Show More OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 15: J. J. Spaun of the United States celebrates with the trophy after winning during the final round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 15, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)Getty ImagesAs the PGA Tour gears up for the third major tournament of the season, The U.S. Open, the game’s best players are present and hoping to put their name in the golfing record books with a victory at golf’s most difficult tournament.The U.S. Open is being held on the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, a par-70 design that stretches 7,440 yards. The major tournaments, especially the U.S. Open is when all of the best golfers, including LIV golfers, all come together for the rare opportunity to see a full field event in its purest form. However, it’s still important to take a look at the past winners of this event:The U.S. Open Past Winners 2025 - J.J. Spaun (Oakmont CC)2024 - Brys...