U.S. Open 2025: Odds, favorites for Oakmont Country Club
The third men's major of the year is here, and it feels as though "carnage" will be the word of the week.
Punishingly thick rough. Screaming fast greens. Treacherous bunkers. Whoever comes out on top at Oakmont County Club in the 125th U.S. Open will be a worthy champion.
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Here are the betting favorites to win the toughest test on the golf calendar.
U.S. Open power rankings: Every player at Oakmont ranked, Nos. 1-156
Scottie Scheffler will be the pre-championship favorite at Oakmont for good reason, but what about everyone else? Let's rank them all.
2025 U.S. Open odds (as of Monday afternoon, courtesy DraftKings):
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