The third golf major of the season will take place this weekend at Oakmont in Pennsylvania. The US Open is considered the toughest challenge in golf, and that will be no different this week, with plenty of tests around the course, which has held the US Open on more occasions than any other.
In the last edition in 2016, Dustin Johnson reigned supreme and nine years earlier, it was Angel Cabrera's turn to lift the title at Oakmont. The biggest indicator of just how tough it is around here is the fact that the Argentinian won with a score of +5.
On a normal day, the course is a par-71, but for US Opens it is reduced to a par-70. It will also play longer than ever before this year, with a total yardage of 7,372, making life even more problematic for players.
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The most daunting challenge at Oakmont are the long par threes, most notably the 289-yard par three. For some players in the field, this will mean taking a driver out of the bag for a par three if they want to get there in one. To compound matters, there is a 100-yard bunker lightly left of the green, so some big scores can be expected on this hole this week.
Who is best placed to tackle these challenges this week and take home the third major of the season? Check out our US Open betting tips below.
US Open golf betting tips
Bryson DeChambeau EW (Ten places) – 6/1
Bryson DeChambeau comes into the tournament as the reigning champion after reigning supreme on a thrilling final day at Pinehurst last year. Backing him to defend the title could be a wise move, as this course suits his strengths down to the ground.
First and foremost, you aren't winning at Oakmont if you don't have a long game, and DeChambeau has the longest game of all. This season, his average drive is going over 330 yards, and crucially, he has the accuracy to go with it.
For reference, the last three US Open winners have all ranked inside the top five on the week for driving distance.
Ludvig Aberg EW (Ten places) – 20/1
Could this be the week for Ludvig Aberg to break his duck in major championships? Potentially, as the talented Swede has the game to take on Oakmont with an average driving distance this season of over 310 yards, which is long enough.
Aberg has discovered some form in recent weeks, too, after missing the cut at the PGA Championship. He finished 16th at the Memorial Tournament and 13th at the Canadian Open, so he is trending in the right direction, which is never a bad thing coming into a major.
He's also already passed the US Open test. On his tournament debut last year, he led the championship at the halfway stage before drifting down the pack to finish 12th.
Shane Lowry EW (Ten places) – 25/1
Shane Lowry is a bit of a left-field selection considering he isn't one of the biggest hitters on the tour off the tee, but he has already proven that he can compensate for that at Oakmont.
In 2016, Lowry was one of the four players to go under par and went into the final round as the leader. He may still have some scars from his final round performance, but at the same time, it could also make him even more determined to put things right this time around.
Lowry also has the short game skills to excel here. Scrambling was almost as important as distance off the tee in 2016, with the top five all finishing inside the top ten in scrambling for the week. So far, in 2025, Lowry ranks inside the top 25 in this metric.
US Open tips summary
- Bryson DeChambeau EW – 6/1 @ Boylesports
- Ludvig Aberg EW – 20/1 @ BoyleSports
- Shane Lowry EW– 25/1 @ BoyleSports
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Andy is tipster who has been calling Golf tournaments for several years across many different platforms. He has covered all tournaments from the Asian Tour to the Masters. He's also a keen football fan and is an expert on European football.
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