# 2026 U.S. Open Picks, Predictions and Best Bets | First Look

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Podcast: [Betsperts Golf Betting and DFS Preview](https://stenobird.com/podcast/betsperts-golf-betting-and-dfs-preview-5218150)
Published: 2026-06-15T15:39:09+00:00
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## Resource

The 2026 U.S. Open betting preview is here. We break down the odds, favorites, sleepers, and best bets for Shinnecock Hills before the year's third major. In this First Look, we preview the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, running June 18 to 21. Scottie Scheffler headlines the board at +550 as he chases the career Grand Slam, with Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and 2018 Shinnecock winner Brooks Koepka all in the mix. We cover the full odds board, our favorite value plays and sleepers, the matchups we like, and how Shinnecock's brutal setup shapes who can actually win. What we cover: - The betting favorites and full outright odds - Sleepers and longshots with real value - Course breakdown: how Shinnecock Hills plays

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