The 2022 U.S. Open returns to The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, marking a historic moment in golf. Although Tiger Woods won't compete, the field remains stacked with elite talent, including LIV Golf participants Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson.

Course Overview:

• Location: The Country Club, Brookline, MA (established 1882)
• Length: Approximately 7,300 yards (including 300 yards from executive course)
• Key Features: Thick rough, small greens similar to Pebble Beach
• Notable Holes: 619-yard Par 5 14th hole
• Course Character: Favors accuracy over distance, with only two Par 5s

Recent U.S. Open Champions:

• 2021: Jon Rahm (-6) at Torrey Pines
• 2020: Bryson DeChambeau (-6)
• 2019: Gary Woodland (-13) at Pebble Beach
• 2018: Brooks Koepka (+1) at Shinnecock Hills
• 2017: Brooks Koepka (-16) - tied for best score in U.S. Open history

Top Betting Picks:

Jon Rahm (+1400)

• Defending champion
• Tour leader in SG: off-the-tee
• Perfect cut record in 2022
• Five top-10 finishes this season

Matthew Fitzpatrick (+2200)

• Won 2013 U.S. Amateur at this course
• Ranks 5th in SG: tee-to-green
• 2nd in total strokes gained
• Excellent scrambling ability

Will Zalatoris (+2800)

• Runner-up at 2022 PGA Championship
• 2021 Masters runner-up
• T6 at 2020 U.S. Open
• Ranks 2nd in SG: tee-to-green

Joaquin Niemann (+3300)

• Ranks 11th in total strokes gained
• Strong tee-to-green game
• Value pick despite limited major success
• Showing impressive form this season

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