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The PGA Championship is underway, so the time is now to look ahead to the 2026 U.S. Open odds for the best value. Scottie Scheffler remains the consensus favorite with U.S. Open odds of +350 from BetMGM. Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., hosts the U.S. Open for the first time since Brooks Koepka's victory in 2018.
Koepka won with a 72-hole score of +1 to beat Tommy Fleetwood by a single stroke. Retief Goosen won by two strokes at -4 in 2004. Another stiff challenge can be expected from one of my favorite venues in the major rotation. The greens are treacherous and lightning-quick, and the rough is truly penal.
While I agree with Scheffler as the favorite to win the 2026 U.S. Open, the miserable playing conditions (for players) can help to level the playing field for our golf picks as one bad hole can derail the whole tournament. The tournament will run from June 18-21.
U.S. Open odds (2026): Who'll win at Shinnecock Hills?
Golfer
Scottie Scheffler
+350
Rory McIlroy
+750
Bryson DeChambeau
+1200
Cameron Young
+1400
Jon Rahm
+1400
Xander Schauffele
+1600
Ludvig Åberg
+2000
Matt Fitzpatrick
+2200
Tommy Fleetwood
+2200
Collin Morikawa
+2500
Brooks Koepka
+3300
Justin Rose
+3300
Tyrrell Hatton
+3300
Viktor Hovland
+3300
Justin Thomas
+4000
Patrick Cantlay
+4000
Odds courtesy of BetMGM — on of our best golf betting sites — on April 15.
U.S. Open favorites
Scottie Scheffler (+350)
Scottie Scheffler will head to Shinnecock looking to become the seventh golfer to complete the career Grand Slam, and his U.S. Open results would suggest he's going to get it done sooner rather than later. He's finished inside the Top 10 in four of the last five editions.
Rory McIlroy (+750)
The now six-time major champion has been incredibly consistent at the U.S. Open over the last seven years, and it's a miracle he hasn't been able to notch a second victory considering he's finished runner-up twice over that span (LACC in 2023 and Pinehurst in 2024).
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club course info
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is a historic links-style layout in Southampton, New York, originally designed by William Flynn, that plays as a Par 70 stretching over 7,400 yards. The course has hosted the U.S. Open multiple times, most recently in 2018, and remains a staple in the championship's rotation.
U.S. Open opening odds
Golfer
Opening odds
Scottie Scheffler
+400
Rory McIlroy
+900
Bryson DeChambeau
+1200
Jon Rahm
+1400
Ludvig Åberg
+2000
Xander Schauffele
+2000
Tommy Fleetwood
+2500
Collin Morikawa
+3000
Justin Thomas
+3500
Tyrrell Hatton
+3500
Viktor Hovland
+3500
Brooks Koepka
+4000
Joaquin Niemann
+4000
Patrick Cantlay
+4000
Opening odds courtesy of SportsOddsHistory.
U.S. Open past winner odds
Let's take a look at some recent U.S. Open winners and their closing odds to win:
Year
Golfer
Odds
2025
J.J. Spaun
+15000
2024
Bryson DeChambeau
+2000
2023
Wyndham Clark
+10000
2022
Matt Fitzpatrick
+3000
2021
Jon Rahm
+1000
2020
Bryson DeChambeau
+2200
2019
Gary Woodland
+8000
2018
Brooks Koepka
+2000
2017
Brooks Koepka
+3000
2016
Dustin Johnson
+1500
2015
Jordan Spieth
+800
Closing odds courtesy of SportsOddsHistory.
U.S. Open upcoming venues
Year
Course
Location
2027
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Pebble Beach, CA
2028
Winged Foot Golf Club
Mamaroneck, NY
2029
Pinehurst Resort & Country Club
Pinehurst, NC
2030
Merion Golf Club
Ardmore, PA
2031
Riviera Country Club
Los Angeles, CA
2032
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Pebble Beach, CA
How to bet on the U.S. Open
The U.S. Open is one of the most bet golf events of the year, so naturally, many will be placing their first golf bets on the tournament. If that happens to be you, we've got you covered with our beginner's guide to how to bet on golf.
The most popular way to bet on golf is by simply picking the winner, which is referred to as an outright. There are plenty of other ways to wager on most golf betting sites, however, including top finishers, head-to-head matchups, and plenty of props.
More major championship odds
Event
Favorite
Open Championship odds
Scottie Scheffler
+400
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of April 15.
U.S. Open odds FAQs
Who has the best odds to win the 2026 U.S. Open?
Scottie Scheffler has the best odds to win the 2026 U.S. Open at +350. That's an implied probability of 22%. Remember, odds are subject to change, so the favorite can shift as results and news move the market.
How often are 2026 U.S. Open odds updated?
Books can adjust U.S. Open futures at any time, especially after PGA Tour events, major news, or heavy betting action. On this page, the odds shown reflect the timestamp listed in the odds table. If you’re comparing prices, refresh the page and check the book’s current listing.
Do betting favorites usually win the U.S. Open?
Not always. U.S. Open outrights are a deep market, and even elite players win at a low rate in a single-event sample. Historically, many winners come from the short-to-mid range rather than the single shortest favorite. Use favorites as a starting point, then compare price to course fit, current form, and alternative markets like Top 10/Top 20.
What’s the best way to bet the U.S. Open besides outrights?
If you don’t want the volatility of an outright, consider Top 5/Top 10/Top 20 finisher bets or head-to-head matchups, which can better reflect form and course fit. Props can also offer angles without needing the winner.
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