US Open. Who is the main favourite to win the golf tournament?

On Thursday, June 13th, one of the premier events and one of the four major tournaments in the world of golf, the US Open, commences. It will continue until Sunday, June 16th.

The tournament is organized by the United States Golf Association in mid-June, structured such that, barring weather delays, the final round is played on the third Sunday.

As of 2023, the prize fund for the US Open Championship stands at $20 million, the highest among all four major championships.

Who is the leading contender for the tournament?

American golfer Scottie Scheffler is the primary contender for the title of US Open champion. Bookmakers have set his odds of winning at 3.92. In second place among favorites is Xander Schauffele, with his chances rated at 9.9. Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy follows closely behind as a contender, with bookmakers giving odds of 11.7 for his victory.

Interestingly, the odds for one of the trio - Scheffler, Schauffele, or McIlroy - to win are 2.45, while the odds that none of them will win stand at 1.4.

Additionally, it's worth noting that bookmakers are not optimistic about a victory for 15-time major champion Tiger Woods, as the odds for such an outcome are 100. However, for those who believe he will make the cut and play on the weekend, a bet with odds of 3 is available.

We remind you that Dailysports has prepared the schedule for the first two rounds and the key flights of the US Open tournament for you.