The U.S. Open returns to The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, featuring golf's biggest names. Here are the top betting picks with the best combination of skill, form, and value:

Jon Rahm (+1400)

• Current U.S. Open champion seeking to defend his title
• Leads Tour in Strokes Gained: off-the-tee
• Ranks 4th in SG: tee-to-green
• Nine top-10 finishes in majors
• Strong value compared to other favorites McIlroy (+900) and Thomas (+1100)

Matthew Fitzpatrick (+2200)

• Won 2013 U.S. Amateur at The Country Club
• Course knowledge advantage
• Ranks 10th in SG: off-the-tee
• Ranks 5th in SG: tee-to-green
• Elite scrambling ability suited for difficult conditions

Viktor Hovland (+3300)

• Strong major championship record with 9/10 cuts made
• Best major results at U.S. Opens (T12 in 2019, T13 in 2020)
• Ranks 17th in SG: off-the-tee
• Ranks 7th in SG: approach-the-green
• 5th on Tour in birdie average

Aaron Wise (+7000)

• Value longshot with recent form
• T35 at 2019 U.S. Open
• Ranks 10th in SG: approach (last 24 rounds)
• Ranks 40th in SG: off-the-tee
• Runner-up at Memorial Tournament despite poor putting
• Strong tee-to-green game suits U.S. Open setup

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