A 55/1 shot has accounted for the most bets through Oddschecker on the US Open this week.
156 golfers have made their way to Erin, Wisconsin this week in hope of winning the US Open. It is the first US Open in Wisconsin and will be the 117th edition of the event. It is always interesting to see who the punters are backing, so we’ve taken a look at the top 10 most backed golfers through Oddschecker. Surprisingly, last year’s winner and current number one, Dustin Johnson, does not feature. Nor does 2011 winner and tournament record score holder (-16), Rory McIlroy. Who does make the list?
The 2010 Open Championship winner has seen most bets by a fair distance. The South African has enjoyed two top 10 finishes at the US Open including a tied 2nd in 2015. He has also made the last 21 cuts on the trot. Tipped up by our golf tipster, plenty think he is primed for a big tournament and 7.04% of bets have been on the 55/1 shot.
Another South African that is well fancied is Brandon Grace. He may be yet to win one, but four top 10 finishes in the majors in the last two years, two being in the US Open, is enough to convince punters he is worth a play at 45/1. 5.88% of bets have been on Grace.
Also tipped up by our golf expert, the Irishman will be looking to go one better than previously. He won’t need to be reminded he entered the final day with a 4 shot lead last year, but blew it with a final round score of +6. Lowry is top price 80/1 and accounts for 5.5% of bets on the tournament.
Accounting for 3.75% of bets, there are several out there who believe we may see a repeat of G-Mac’s 2010 US Open triumph this week. He also finished tied 2nd in 2012 and has a good record in the event, especially when it has been low scoring. The Northern Irishman would have to defy odds of 150/1.
A man for the big occasion. Adam Scott’s record in majors is extremely impressive. From 29 major appearances, he has finished in the top 10 twelve times. His recent form on tour is also good reading, three top 10 finishes in his last five. The 2013 Masters winner accounts for 3.68% of bets and he is 33/1 to win his second major.
Could we see another first time major winner this year after Sergio Garcia? Rickie Fowler has certainly threatened and in 2014 finished T5, T2, T2 and T3 in the major championships. He has failed to get close in recent years but is still top quality as can be seen from his seven finishes in the top 6 this season, with a win in the Honda Classic. 3.56% of bets have been on the Californian and he is 25/1.
The 22-year-old couldn’t have asked for a much better year so far. Since turning pro 10 months ago, he has climbed the rankings 542 spots and is now the world number 9. He played his first ever major at the US Open just a year ago and finished T23, the highest of any amateur. Rahm won his first tour event this year and has finished T3 and 2nd in the two World Golf Championships this year. The Spaniard goes into the tournament as the 22/1 fifth favourite and has been subject to 3.49% of bets this week.
It’s been a stop start 12 months for the Aussie, with injuries and his mother’s health effecting his game. Good news is his mother is now being treated successfully and mentally Day is now in a better place. Two second placed finishes and a further 3 top 10s at this event in the past 6 years shows he is a massive contender and that’s why 3.42% of bets have been on Day. The former world number one is 16/1.
As the value backers have scoured the market this week, it seems the one most have settled on is 200/1 shot, David Lingmerth. Four top 20 finishes in his last five tournaments on tour and a 12th placed finish in last year’s US Open has been enough to encourage punters and 3.3% of bets this week have been on the Swede.
Another Swede attracting support is Alex Noren. He has been in sublime form over the past 12 months, winning a total of five tournaments on the European Tour. If he can transfer his form into the US Open he is one to watch and 3.03% of bets have been on Noren. His major form is definitely a worry however and he is available to back at 66/1,
