U.S. Open Golf 2024: Expert Betting Picks & Predictions at Brookline

U.S. Open Golf 2024: Expert Betting Picks & Predictions at Brookline

By Michael Peterson

February 28, 2025 at 03:06 AM

The U.S. Open returns to The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, featuring golf's biggest names competing for the season's third major championship. Here are the top betting picks with the strongest combination of skill, course fit, and betting value.

Jon Rahm (+1400)

  • Defending U.S. Open champion
  • Current leader in Strokes Gained: off-the-tee
  • Ranks 4th in SG: tee-to-green
  • Nine top-10 finishes in majors
  • Strong value compared to favorites McIlroy (+900) and Thomas (+1100)

Matthew Fitzpatrick (+2200)

  • Won 2013 U.S. Amateur at The Country Club
  • Ranks 10th in SG: off-the-tee
  • Ranks 5th in SG: tee-to-green
  • Elite scrambling ability suits small greens and thick rough
  • Excellent course history and current form

Viktor Hovland (+3300)

  • Made 9 of 10 major cuts with two best finishes at U.S. Opens (T12, T13)
  • Ranks 17th in SG: off-the-tee
  • Ranks 7th in SG: approach-the-green
  • 5th on Tour in birdie average
  • Strong value for world #8 ranked player

Aaron Wise (+7000)

  • Runner-up at Memorial Tournament
  • Ranks 10th in SG: approach (last 24 rounds)
  • Ranks 40th in SG: off-the-tee
  • Top 30 in birdie percentage
  • Strong long shot value if putting improves

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*Stats and odds current as of publication. Course setup and conditions may impact player performance.

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