Many fans are thinking the same thing this week: Scottie Scheffler or Brooks Koepka are winning.
And, to be honest, it’s tough to blame them.
Those two players, along with Jon Rahm, seem like the heavy favorites to win the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club.
Rahm and Koepka are already major champions this season, as the Spaniard slipped on the green jacket in April while Koepka captured his third Wanamaker trophy last month at Oak Hill.
We’ve released several picks already this week, including our best bets and sleepers to keep an eye on.
However, our friends at For The Win believe one of these 10 players will hoist the hardware come Sunday in LA.
1
Brooks Koepka (12/1)
Let’s see: Dude’s won five majors, so you know he steps it up for the big ones. He won the 2023 PGA Championship just last month. So, yeah, if anyone should be among the favorites, it’s him.
2
Jon Rahm (9/1)
He checks off a bunch of boxes: He’s won one of these. He’s won a major this year. Toss some of his recent results out the window. He’s always going to be on one of these lists until we see his week-to-week consistency go away.
3
Scottie Scheffler (6/1)
Do I need to list a resume here? Didn’t think so.
4
Rory McIlroy (16/1)
Wouldn’t it be the best storyline to see him go scorched Earth on the field after what’s gone down in golf lately? It’s a good reason as any to pick him.
5
Jordan Spieth (30/1)
See that photo? That’s me trying to justify putting him on this list when a Bad Jordan Spieth day or two could doom him. But! Recent form shows a win is more than possible.
6
Tony Finau (40/1)
Bold? No way. We know what he does in majors, he’s been playing SO well this year … and the statheads are starting to take serious notice.
7
Xander Schauffele (18/1)
He’s been knocking at the door for seemingly forever. This is the week when he barges in.
8
Cam Smith (30/1)
Forget the past U.S. Opens. He’s built for this and he’s been playing well of late.
9
Patrick Cantlay (16/1)
Quickly becoming the “Guy Who’s Gonna Win One But When Will That Happen?” player. So, he’ll be on this list for most majors for a while.
10
Justin Thomas (50/1)
Go ahead, don’t believe in him at your own peril. Remember: His game is tailored for this kind of tournament.
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