2024 US Open Odds, Futures & Favorites

Bryson DeChambeau was the winner of the 2024 US Open. He carded a -6 to win the event for the second time in his career, finishing a stroke ahead of second-place finisher Rory McIlroy. Betting odds for the 2025 US Open, which will take place June 12-15 at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania, will be available soon at golf betting sites. This page covers the latest US Open betting info, the history of the event, and what you need to know about betting on the tournament.

Favorites to win the 2025 US Open

We’ll take a look at the favorites to win the 2025 US Open once betting odds appear at online sportsbooks. Heading into the most recent edition of the tournament, Scottie Scheffler was the favorite to win, followed by Rory McIlroy. Scheffler finished in a disappointing tie for 41st place at +8. McIlroy finished second at -5. Bryson DeChambeau won with a score of -6 and was among the top 10 betting favorites in pre-tournament odds.

Other ways to bet on the US Open

As the tournament draws near, several other options are available for betting on the US Open. Here are some of the most popular options:

• Finishing positions for golfers in the field — top five, top 10, etc.
• Leaders of each round — first, second, etc.
• Golfers to make or miss the cut
• Top performing golfer by region
• Props, group, and head-to-head matchups

US Open tournament schedule

Here are the details on the 125th edition of the US Open.

• Dates: June 12-15, 2025
• Course: Oakmont Country Club
• Location: Oakmont, Pennsylvania
• Length: Par 71, 7,427 yards
• Defending champion: Bryson DeChambeau  
• Purse: TBD ($21.5 million in 2024)
• Where to watch: NBC, Peacock

US Open golf winners

How do golfers qualify for the US Open?

To play in the US Open, a golfer must qualify first. A vast majority of the field is exempt from further qualification because of past performances, while a handful of participants can play their way in by winning qualifier tournaments. Here is a list of all the ways that this year’s field has become eligible for the tournament.

• A past winner of the US Open in the last 10 years.
• Reigning winner of the US Amateur.
• Winners of the US Junior Amateur, US Mid-Amateur Championships and US Amateur runner-up.
• Reigning winner of the Amateur Championship.
• Winner of the Mark H. McCormack Medal.
• Winners of the Masters in the last five years.
• Winners of the British Open in the last five years.
• Winners of the PGA Championship in the last five years.
• Winners of The Players Championship in the previous three years.
• Reigning winner of the US Senior Open Championship.
• The 10 lowest scorers and anyone who tied for 10th place from the most recent US Open.
• The reigning winner of the BMW PGA Championship. 
• Golfers who have qualified for the season-ending tour championship.
• Winners of multiple PGA Tour events from the previous US Open through the start of the current tournament. 
• Top five players in the FedEx Cup standings as of May 22 who have yet to receive an exemption. 
• Top player on the Korn Ferry Tour season-long points list. 
• Top two players in the European Tour rankings who are not yet exempt. 
• Top player on the European Tour rankings through May 22 who isn’t yet exempt.  
• Top two point earners from European Tour’s US Open qualifying series who are not otherwise exempt. 
• Individual winner of the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship.
• The winner of the Latin American Amateur Championship.  
• The top 60 players as of May 22 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
• The top 60 point leaders as of June 12 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
• USGA special exemptions.
• Winners of designated qualifier tournaments.

History of the US Open

The 2025 tournament will be the 125th US Open, with the first having taken place in 1895. Horace Rawlins won that first edition, which took place at the Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island. Here are some notable facts about the US Open:

• Most wins: Four: Willie Anderson, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, and Jack Nicklaus.
• Youngest winner: Jack McDermott won in 1911 at the age of 19 years and 315 days.
• Oldest winner: Hale Irwin in 1990 at 45 years and 15 days.
• Amateur winners: Francis Ouimet, Jerome Travers, Charles Evans Jr., Bobby Jones, and John Goodman have all won with amateur status. Jones was the most recent, in 1939.
• Oldest player to make the cut: Sam Snead was 61 years old when he made the weekend cut in 1973.
• Most consecutive wins: Anderson won the US Open three consecutive times from 1903-05.
• Most consecutive top 10 finishes: Ben Hogan finished in the top 10 from 1940-56.

US Open FAQ

Who qualifies for golf’s US Open?

Any golfer who has qualified for one of the exemptions or plays his way through local and sectional tournaments qualifies for the tourney.

What are the four majors in golf?

The four majors of the golf season are the Masters, PGA Championship, US Open, and British Open.

What is the total purse for the 2025 US Open?

The total purse for the 2025 US Open hasn’t been announced. In 2024, it was $21.5 million, with $4.3 million for first place.

How can I watch the US Open?

NBC is the main broadcast home for the 2025 US Open. Additional coverage of the four-day event will be available on the USA Network and Peacock.