US Open Field 2025: Best Odds, Picks for Sleepers and Favorites

Many of the world's best golfers are currently preparing for one of the sport's toughest tests. This year's U.S. Open will be played at Oakmont Country Club, widely considered one of the most difficult courses in the country, if not the world.

The quality of golf should still be high, but the scores are unlikely to be low. The last time the tournament was played at Oakmont, only four competitors finished under par. In 2007, Angel Cabrera won with a +5 final score.

Following a recent renovation, the course might now be even more difficult than it's been in the past.

"I think [the greens] are going to feel a little bit more difficult to hit into," designer Gil Hanse said, per USGA's David Schefter. "We’ve managed to find a little bit more length (approximately 250 yards), so I think they’re going to feel that as well."

When the course is as much of a challenge as anyone in the field, it can be hard to predict how even the top golfers will fare. Here, though, we'll examine a few favorites and sleepers to consider, based on the early odds from DraftKings Sportsbook.

125th US Open

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Where: Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, PA

When: June 12 - 15

First Tee: 6:45 a.m. ET

TV and Live Stream (all times ET)

Thursday: 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on USA Network, 5 - 8 p.m. on Peacock

Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 7 -8 p.m. on Peacock, 1 - 7 p.m. on NBC and Peacock

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on USA Network, 12 - 8 p.m. on NBC and Peacock

Sunday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on USA, 12 - 7 p.m. on NBC and Peacock

Top Favorites

Scottie Scheffler +275 (bet $100 to win $275)

Bryson DeChambeau +750

Jon Rahm +1200

Rory McIlroy +1200

Xander Schauffele +2200

Collin Morikawa +2500

Consider Collin Morikawa +2500 to Win, Xander Schauffele +180 for Top-10

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Collin Morikawa

Scottie Scheffler is a heavy favorite to win, and he should be. He's coming off of a win at The Memorial and has won three of his last four tournaments, including the PGA Championship.

Scheffler is worth considering as a hedge bet to win, but he offers no value as a top-5 (-175, bet $175 to win $100) or top-10 (-350) finisher. Even though Scheffler is the best in the world right now and has found his championship form, the competition and pressure of majors can lead to unexpected results.

Last year, Scheffler entered the US Open as the favorite but finished tied for 41st. Oakmont is likely to provide a stiffer challenge than Pinehurst No. 2 did in 2024—Bryson DeChambeau won with a score of 6 under—so it's hard to view anyone in the field as a lock.

Bettors who want to back a favorite should consider Collin Morikawa at +2500. Those are favorable odds for a steady competitor who can gain ground around the green.

Morikawa currently ranks sixth in strokes gained approaching the green and fifth in strokes gained tee-to-green. While Morikawa hasn't won a tournament this year, his game is well-suited for a course that demands precision.

At +360, Morikawa is also worth considering for a top-5 finish.

Xander Schauffele is another favorite to consider, thanks to favorable odds likely stemming from the rib injury he sustained earlier this year.

Schauffele was forced to miss several tournaments, which has caused him to fly under the radar a bit. However, the 31-year-old tied for eighth at The Masters and won two majors in 2024. He also happens to rank seventh in strokes gained approaching the green.

Picking Schauffele to finish in the top 10 at +180 feels like as "safe" a bet as one is likely to find in this tournament. Schauffele is also worth a wager at +2200 to win.

Don't Sleep on Shane Lowry, Harris English

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Shane Lowry

If there's a tournament in which a sleeper could hang around until the final day and then steal a victory, it's this one. Oakmont is an endurance test that no one is likely to run away with.

"This course doesn't just challenge your game, it challenges your sanity," DeChambeau said, per the BBC's Iain Carter.

Shane Lowry might not be a consistently strong opener—he missed the cut at the PGA Championship—but he finds ways to close strong more often than not. The 38-year-old has logged nine top-25 and four top-10 finishes this year.

Lowry, by the way, ranks second in strokes gained approaching the green, trailing only Scheffler. He's worth considering at +4500 to win and at +300 to finish top-10.

Harris English is another long shot worth considering, especially at +10000 odds to win. He hasn't claimed victory since winning the Farmers Insurance Open in January, but he tied for second at the PGA Championship and tied for 12th at The Memorial.

While Harris doesn't do any one thing at an elite level, he has a solid all-around game that should keep him in contention at Oakmont. He currently ranks 49th in strokes gained off the tee, 43rd in proximity to hole, and 19th in strokes gained putting.

With such long odds, Harris is worth a flier to win, and his top-10 odds of +500 make for a very attractive wager.

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