The world of golf is in New England for the 122nd U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston.
After his win in Canada, Rory McIlroy enters the week as the betting favorite at +900. The Northern Irishman’s U.S. Open win came in 2011 when he won by eight shots at Congressional.
At +1000 is Justin Thomas. The reigning PGA champion has been on a roll of late on top of his major win. In his last four starts, he’s finished inside the top 5 three times.
Jon Rahm, who’s vying to defend the title he claimed at Torrey Pines last season, sits at +1300.
Golf course
The Country Club | Par 70 | 7,264 yards
Key statistics
Driving accuracy: It’s the U.S. Open. If you don’t hit fairways you’re going to struggle.
Proximity from 175-200: There are several par-4s at TCC that will force driver out of the field’s hand, resulting in long-iron approaches.
Data Golf Information
Course Fit (compares golf courses based on the degree to which different golfer attributes — such as driving distance — to predict who performs well at each course – DataGolf): 1. Winged Foot, 2. Olympia Fields, 3. PGA National
Trending: 1. Rory McIlroy (last three starts: 8, T-18, 1), 2. Davis Riley (T-13, T-4, T-13), 3. Scottie Scheffler (MC, 2, T-18)
Percent chance to win (based on course history, fit, trending, etc.): 1. Rory McIlroy (8.4 percent), 2. Justin Thomas (6 percent), 3. Scottie Scheffler (5.7 percent)
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