The 2026 US Open Golf Championship will be held from June 18 to June 21, 2025, at Shinnecock Hills in New York with Scottie Scheffler clear favourite to win in early betting!
2026 US Open Betting – Outright Winner
The U.S. Open is chronologically the now third of the four major men’s golf championships and runs annually in June, following the US Masters and recently moved PGA Championship, hosted by the United States Golf Association.
Golf betting action stays in the USA following the coveted Masters Tournament run in April at Augusta and the PGA Championship held at varying courses around The States. The US Open of golf is part of the PGA Tour and the European Tour and golfing odds favour players with accurate driving ability.
First run in 1895, the tournament was dominated by British golfers until the U.S. Open golf picks started to open up with the 1911 win by American John J. McDermott. American US Open golf winners now have a stranglehold over the competition.
Winners of the U.S. Open from the past decade are fully exempt from qualifying as are both the winner and runner-up from the previous year’s U.S. Amateur. There are plenty of other exemption categories for U.S. Open players including winners of each Masters Tournament, Open Championship and PGA Championship from the last five years and the U.S. Senior Open winner the previous year. The previous year’s U.S. Open results also have an impact with the Top 10 finishers and ties also exempt from the current US Open field.
2026 US OPEN
- US Open Golf Dates: June 18 – 21, 2026
- Location: Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, New York
- Edition: 126th
- Field: 156 players
- Reigning US Open Champion: J. J. Spaun (USA)
- 2026 US Open Champion: TBD
- Winning 2026 US Open Score: TBD
- Prize Money: US $21.5 million
- Winner’s Prize Fund: US $4.3 million
The 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills shapes as one of the sternest major‑championship tests in years, with the historic Long Island layout again expected to punish anything less than elite tee‑to‑green control. Only three players have ever finished under par across five previous U.S. Opens at this venue, underscoring how demanding the setup will be. World No.1 Scottie Scheffler dominates the pre‑tournament US Open betting as he attempts to complete the career Grand Slam, entering as the clear favourite thanks to a statistical profile tailor‑made for Shinnecock’s wide fairways, crowned greens and brutal rough. Rory McIlroy, fresh off another Masters win, looms as the major‑season danger, while defending champion J.J. Spaun returns after his gritty Oakmont triumph in 2025. The course itself — a 7,440‑yard par‑70 exposed to Atlantic winds — is expected to be the week’s biggest story, with early forecasts calling for gusty conditions and firming greens that reward precision, patience and disciplined shot‑making. With Scheffler, McIlroy, Rahm, Schauffele and Cameron Young all profiling strongly for the challenge, punters can expect a classic U.S. Open grind where par becomes a premium, momentum swings are violent, and the outright market remains live deep into Sunday.
Who are the early favourites in 2026 US Open betting?
The early favourites for the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills are led clearly by Scottie Scheffler, who sits at the top of every major market and prediction model. Scheffler carries the strongest statistical profile for Shinnecock, with analysts highlighting his elite tee‑to‑green game and the chance to complete the career Grand Slam.
Scottie Scheffler: The world No.1 and clear early elect, perfectly suited to a demanding Shinnecock setup.
Rory McIlroy: Fresh major success keeps him firmly in the top tier of contenders.
Jon Rahm: Big‑tournament temperament and a proven U.S. Open profile.
Matt Fitzpatrick: Former champion whose precision game thrives under U.S. Open pressure.
Tommy Fleetwood: Consistent major performer knocking on the door of a breakthrough.
Xander Schauffele: One of the most reliable U.S. Open specialists in the field.
Cameron Young: Power game and rising major record make him a live danger.
Ludvig Åberg: The breakout star whose all‑round game continues to tighten with every major start.
2026 US Open Tips & Best Bets
Built around Shinnecock Hills’ par‑70 brutality, expected wind, and the statistical profiles that historically win U.S. Opens, below we have our best US Open 2026 bets and tips for punters.
Scottie Scheffler – Win/Top 5 World No.1, elite tee‑to‑green, and perfectly suited to Shinnecock’s firm, windy conditions.
Rory McIlroy – Top 10
Arrives in major‑winning form and thrives on long, demanding setups.
Round 1 Under 71.5 (Scheffler)
Early‑morning tee times often offer the softest scoring window before the wind builds.
Top Australasian
Cameron Smith Short‑game brilliance gives him a strong floor even if the driver misfires.
Other top 2026 US Open tips to combine into a Multi include:
- Xander Schauffele – Top 20: A U.S. Open specialist with a flawless major‑consistency profile.
- Matt Fitzpatrick – Top 20: Precision iron play and elite scrambling make him a strong grinder’s‑course option.
- Cameron Young – Value Win Bet: Power off the tee is a major asset on a 7,400‑yard par‑70 with punishing carries.
- Ludvig Åberg – Top 20: Rapidly rising star whose ball‑striking metrics profile well for Shinnecock.
- Winning Score – Over Par: Historically only three players have finished under par at Shinnecock; conditions again favour a grind.
US OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT 2026
- Venue: Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York.
- Date: June 18 – 21, 2026
- Final: Traditionally 3rd Sunday of the month in the US
- Inauguration: 1895
- Par: 70 (in 2025)
- Length: 6,940 yards (6,346m) (red) / 7,440 yards (6,800 m)
- Format: Stroke Play
- Tours: PGA Tour, European Tour, Japan Golf Tour
- Prize Money: US$21.5 million
- Current US Open Champion: J. J. Spaun (2025)
The US Open, known as the championship of the United States Golf Association, is known for its notoriously tricky courses and rarely is played on a par-72 course. While holding no gender or junior player restrictions, the US Open field hasn’t featured a qualified female golfer since 2006.
US OPEN GOLF ODDS & BET TYPES
US Open betting on the outright winner is the most popular of all golf bet types on the major tournament and odds on the US Open Champion are open before the action kicks off. There are a host of other golfing markets offered across the US Open however with some of the major betting types detailed below.
Match Golf Betting
These are head-to-head golf odds offered on ‘matched players’ and are based on the US Open golf tournament scheduled. Prices on each player to win, plus juicer odds for a tie can be locked in by fans.
Position Markets
Golfing odds offered on nominated players to finish in a certain position after the US Open results are known. Punters can back a golfer for a: Top 5 Finish, Top 10 Finish or Top 20 Finish.
2026 US Open Top 5 Finish Betting Odds
Top Player Betting
Prices offered on golfers based on their nationality. For example, odds are available on the Top American Player and Top Australasian Player.
2026 US Open Top Australasian Player Betting Odds
First Round Leader
Golfing fans can lock in early US Open odds on the First Round Leader.
2026 US Open First Round Leader Betting Odds
Future US Open Venues
| Year | Edition | Course | Location | Dates | Previous championships hosted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 126th | Shinnecock Hills Golf Club | Shinnecock Hills, New York | June 18–21 | 1896, 1986, 1995, 2004, 2018 |
| 2027 | 127th | Pebble Beach Golf Links | Pebble Beach, California | June 17–20 | 1972, 1982, 1992, 2000, 2010, 2019 |
| 2028 | 128th | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2029 | 129th | Pinehurst Resort, Course No. 2 | Pinehurst, North Carolina | TBD | 1999, 2005, 2014, 2024 |
| 2030 | 130th | Merion Golf Club | Haverford, Pennsylvania | TBD | 1934, 1950, 1971, 1981, 2013 |
US OPEN RECORDS
| US Open Golf Records | |
|---|---|
| Most US Open Wins: | Willie Anderson- 4 (1901, 1903-05) Bobby Jones – 4 (1923, 1926, 1929-30) Ben Hogan – 4 (1948, 1950-51, 1953) Jack Nicklaus – 4 (1962, 1967, 1972, 1980) |
| Oldest US Open Champion: | Hale Irwin – 45 years (1990) |
| Youngest US Open Champion: | John McDermott – 190 years (1911) |
| Widest US Open Winning Margin: | *15 Strokes – Tiger Woods (2000) |
| Lowest US Open Score (for 72 holes): | 65-66-68-69 (Rounds 1-4) – Rory McIllroy (2011) |
| Most Frequent US Open Venue: | Oakmont Country Club – 9 Opens (1927, 1935, 1953, 1962, 1973, 1983, 1994, 2007, 2016) |
| Most US Open Runners-Up Finishes: | Phil Mickleson – 6 (1999, 2002, 2006, 2009, 2013) |
*All-time record for all golf majors
PAST US OPEN GOLF WINNERS
The list of previous U.S. Open Champions goes back to the tournament’s inauguration in 1895 when Englishman Horace Rawlins took out the title. Scottish golfers dominated the early US Open results until the American players took over from 1911 with John McDermott going back-to-back in 1911-12. The first Australian US Open winner was David Graham in 1981, and an Aussie golfer wouldn’t take out the title again until Geoff Ogilvy in 2006.
The U.S. Open result has been decided by sudden death, introduced in the 1950s, on three occasions (1990, 1994 and 2008). Four players hold the record of most U.S. Open wins (4): Willie Anderson, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus.
Most US Open Championships:
- Willie Anderson (1901, 1903, 1904, 1905)
- Bobby Jones (1923, 1926, 1929, 1930)
- Ben Hogan (1948, 1950, 1951, 1953)
- Jack Nicklaus (1962, 1967, 1972, 1980)
See below for the U.S. Open Winners going back to 2000.
| Year | U.S. Open Champion | Winning Country | Venue | Location | Score | Winning Margin | Runner(s)-up | Winner’s Prizemoney (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | Shinnecock Hills | Shinnecock Hills, New York | TBD | TBD | TBD | $4,300,000 |
| 2025 | J. J. Spaun | America | Oakmont Country Club | Plum, Pennsylvania | 279 (−1) | 2 strokes | Robert MacIntyre | $4,300,000 |
| 2024 | Bryson DeChambeau | America | Pinehurst No. 2 | North Carolina | 274 (−6) | 1 stroke | Rory McIlroy | $4,300,000 |
| 2023 | Wyndham Clark | America | Los Angeles Country Club | Los Angeles, California | 270 (−10) | 1 stroke | Rory McIlroy | $3,600,000 |
| 2022 | Matt Fitzpatrick | England | The Country Club | Brookline, Massachusetts | 274 (−6) | 1 stroke | Scottie Scheffler; Will Zalatoris | $3,150,000 |
| 2021 | Jon Rahm | Spain | Torrey Pines Golf Course, South Course | San Diego, California | 278 (−6) | 1 stroke | Louis Oosthuizen | $2,250,000 |
| 2020 | Bryson DeChambeau | United States | Winged Foot Golf Club | Mamaroneck, New York | 274 (-6) | 6 strokes | Matthew Wolff | $2,250,000 |
| 2019 | Gary Woodland | United States | Pebble Beach Golf Links | Pebble Beach, California | 271 (-13) | 3 strokes | Brooks Koepka | $2,160,000 |
| 2018 | Brooks Koepka | United States | Shinnecock Hills Golf Club | Shinnecock Hills, New York | 281 (+1) | 1 stroke | Tommy Fleetwood (ENG)Dustin Johnson (US) | $2,160,000 |
| 2017 | Brooks Koepka | United States | Erin Hills | Erin, Wisconsin | 272 (-16) | 4 strokes | Hideki Matsuyama (JPN)Brian Harman (US) | $2,160,000 |
| 2016 | Dustin Johnson | United States | Oakmont Country Club | Oakmont, Pennsylvania | 276 (−4) | 3 strokes | Jim Furyk (US) Shane Lowry (ROI) Scott Piercy (US) | $1,800,000 |
| 2015 | Jordan Spieth | United States | Chambers Bay | University Place, Washington | 275 (−5) | 1 stroke | Dustin Johnson (US) Louis Oosthuizen (ZA) | $1,800,000 |
| 2014 | Martin Kaymer | Germany | Pinehurst Resort, Course No. 2 | Pinehurst, North Carolina | 271 (–9) | 8 strokes | Erik Compton (US) Rickie Fowler (US) | $1,620,000 |
| 2013 | Justin Rose | England | Merion Golf Club, East Course | Ardmore, Pennsylvania | 281 (+1) | 2 strokes | Jason Day (AUS) Phil Mickelson (US) | $1,440,000 |
| 2012 | Webb Simpson | United States | Olympic Club, Lake Course | San Francisco, California | 281 (+1) | 1 stroke | Graeme McDowell (NIR) Michael Thompson (US) | $1,440,000 |
| 2011 | Rory McIlroy | Northern Ireland | Congressional Country Club, Blue Course | Bethesda, Maryland | 268 (–16) | 8 strokes | Jason Day (AUS) | $1,440,000 |
| 2010 | Graeme McDowell | Northern Ireland | Pebble Beach Golf Links | Pebble Beach, California | 284 (E) | 1 stroke | Grégory Havret (FR) | $1,350,000 |
| 2009 | Lucas Glover | United States | Bethpage State Park, Black Course | Farmingdale, New York | 276 (–4) | 2 strokes | Ricky Barnes (US) David Duval (US) Phil Mickelson (US) | $1,350,000 |
| 2008 | Tiger Woods (3rd title) | United States | Torrey Pines Golf Course, South Course | La Jolla, California | 283 (–1) | Playoff | Rocco Mediate (US) | $1,350,000 |
| 2007 | Ángel Cabrera | Argentina | Oakmont Country Club | Oakmont, Pennsylvania | 285 (+5) | 1 stroke | Jim Furyk (US) Tiger Woods (US) | $1,260,000 |
| 2006 | Geoff Ogilvy | Australia | Winged Foot Golf Club, West Course | Mamaroneck, New York | 285 (+5) | 1 stroke | Jim Furyk (US) Phil Mickelson (US) Colin Montgomerie (SCT) | $1,225,000 |
| 2005 | Michael Campbell | New Zealand | Pinehurst Resort, Course No. 2 | Pinehurst, North Carolina | 280 (E) | 2 strokes | Tiger Woods (US) | $1,170,000 |
| 2004 | Retief Goosen (2nd title) | South Africa | Shinnecock Hills Golf Club | Shinnecock Hills, New York | 276 (–4) | 2 strokes | Phil Mickelson (US) | $1,125,000 |
| 2003 | Jim Furyk | United States | Olympia Fields Country Club, North Course | Olympia Fields, Illinois | 272 (–8) | 3 strokes | Stephen Leaney (AUS) | $1,080,000 |
| 2002 | Tiger Woods (2nd title) | United States | Bethpage State Park, Black Course | Farmingdale, New York | 277 (–3) | 3 strokes | Phil Mickelson (US) | $1,000,000 |
| 2001 | Retief Goosen | South Africa | Southern Hills Country Club | Tulsa, Oklahoma | 276 (–4) | Playoff | Mark Brooks (US) | $900,000 |
| 2000 | Tiger Woods | United States | Pebble Beach Golf Links | Pebble Beach, California | 272 (–12) | 15 strokes | Ernie Els (ZA) Miguel Ángel Jiménez (ES) | $800,000 |
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