US Open 2024 Betting

Betting on the US Open

The US Open is known for high rough and narrow fairways, and course setup tries to ensure that level par will be a good score -- unlike in the PGA Championship where low scores are commonplace.

It also makes for different betting at top NJ sports betting sites and top PA sports betting sites than one would see at the other two majors of the season: the Masters and British Open. The Masters is more predictable because it is held on the same course every year; the British Open's unpredictable weather can make things interesting.

Sometimes, organizers whiff at the US Open — like in 2017 when Brooks Koepka won at 16-under—and sometimes they go too far, like in 2018 where nobody broke par.

Some courses, such as the famous Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, Calif., has seen it both ways, with Tiger Woods winning in 2000 at 12-under, and Graeme McDowell winning at even-par in 2010 on a layout that had been toughened considerably.

The tournament’s open nature means about half the field gets in through qualifiers. With 156 players, this is a sizeable market—but typically winners have been among the elite players in the world, a function of how difficult the courses are.

No true longshot has won since 2009, when Lucas Glover also became the last qualifier to claim the championship. With few exceptions, the players that win the U.S. Open are at the top of their game.

Guides Every US Open Golf Bettor Needs to Read

• Reducing Risk with Two-Ball Betting
• How to Find Value When Betting on Golf
• Guide to In-Play Betting in Golf
• Mastering Golf’s Each Way Betting Market
• Top Betting the Field Strategies for Golf

US Open FAQs

• When is the US Open?
  The US Open runs from June 17-20, 2021.
• Where is the 2021 US Open?
  The 2021 US Open is at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, Calif.
• Can I bet on the US Open?
  Yes, if you live in one of the states that has legalized sports betting.
• Where in the US can I bet on the US Open?
  Americans can bet on the US Open in an increasing number of states, including Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, New Mexico, West Virginia, Delaware, Tennessee and Rhode Island.
• Who won the US Open last year?
  Bryson DeChambeau win the 2021 US Open at 274 (-6).
• Where can I watch the US Open?
  The US Open will be televised on NBC, but a schedule has not been released yet.
• Who is the favorite to win the 2021 US Open? Odds have yet to be released for the 2021 US Open.

Top US Open Golf Betting Markets

Tournament winner | The most popular golf wager, but also the most difficult to win given the size of the field. Keep an eye out for those who are playing well in events leading into U.S. Open week.

Each-way | A double wager that allows the bettor to hedge by picking a player not just to win the tournament, but also finish among a top number of places (such as top five) as determined by the sportsbook.

Head to head | A bet that pits two players against one another as chosen by the sports book (for example, Jason Day versus Jordan Spieth), either for a round or for the tournament. All that matters is how they fare against one another, not how they place in the event.

Two- and three-ball | Picking a player out of a twosome or threesome to have the best score in that day’s round. Again, all that matters is how the players fare against one another. Peruse first-round groupings to find best deposit free bets.

US Open History

A fixture on the American golf calendar since the 1890s, the U.S. Open is overseen by the U.S. Golf Association, and any player who meets a registered handicap requirement (now 1.4 or lower) can attempt to qualify. Americans dominated the tournament’s early years, winning every event between 1928-64.

From 1966-93, Americans won every year but twice. Modern times have seen a far greater diversity of winners, with non-American players winning eight times from 2004-2018.

The event is contested on courses known for their difficulty, with par typically reduced to 70, and at times is derided for being too punishing. The 18-hole playoff — used most recently in 2008 — has been eliminated in favor of a two-hole aggregate.

Recent US Open Winners