World No.1 Scottie Scheffler has become one of the biggest-ever favorites ahead of this year’s 125th U.S. Open. His dazzling feats on the course and incredible odds for betting to win it all are already turning a lot of heads. As the tournament approaches, Scheffler’s odds reflect a significant level of confidence from both bettors and analysts, making him the largest favorite for any men’s golf major since Tiger Woods in 2009.
Scheffler was +500 at the sportsbook to win the U.S. Open when the yearlong market opened. His odds have been slashed due to his brilliant performance over the first half of 2025. After his win at the PGA Championship, his odds immediately dropped to +400. He racked up an even better victory at the Memorial Tournament, and that lowered his odds to +300. This victory cements his status as a serious player to watch with the U.S. Open coming soon.
The betting odds landscape shows just how different Scheffler is from the rest of the top players. Following his Masters win in early April, Rory McIlroy was all the way down to +550 odds to win it all. After that dismal showing at the Canadian Open, those odds have since changed to +1400 with the missed cut factored in. Current odds to win according to FanDuel Sportsbook include Jon Rahm at +1200 and Ludvig Åberg at +2200. Other interesting names are Collin Morikawa +2500, Shane Lowry +3300 and Harris English +8000.
The 2016 U.S. Open returns to Oakmont. It was renowned as one of the most difficult courses for professional golfers. Given this tricky course that fluctuates all the more based on the matchup, Scheffler’s overwhelming current favorability is even more impressive.
“A U.S. Open at Oakmont is one of the toughest tests these players will face,” said Matt Wall, emphasizing the high stakes involved in this prestigious event.
Scheffler might be the most popular pick of the bunch with both bettors and experts. As far as some industry insiders are concerned, the betting public will be overrating him. “There’s no buzz, he’s almost like a sleeper at this point,” remarked Anthony Salleroli, highlighting a potential underestimation of Scheffler’s capabilities.
We turned to Adam Landeka heckler for explanation as to why Scheffler’s odds are the best in their long history. “Scheffler’s price entering tournament week reflects his consistent performances, knack for showing up in majors, and the outsized betting interest that he garners tournament after tournament, no matter how much of a favorite he is,” Landeka noted.
Not everyone in the know is ready to place big chips on Scheffler’s number. Johnny Avello stated, “It’s not that [the bettors] won’t bet him, because they will bet him, it’s just that they’re going to take a much shorter price and we won’t normally have exposure on that.” Unlike the U.S. Open, confidence among betters is high in Scheffler’s chances. With strategic considerations in mind, these factors can have an impact on how they place their bets.
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