Ginger Joe has picked his best bets for the 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills.
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The 2026 US Open heads to Shinnecock Hills this week, one of the most demanding tests players will face all season. A proper test over 7,437 yards as a Par 70, it calls for discipline, patience, and serious mental resilience to come out on top. With firm, elevated greens and thick, punishing rough off the fairways, this is a venue that brings a wide range of contenders into play.
However, reckless aggression tends to be punished heavily here, so I’m prioritising precision and consistency in my selections.
I already have four ante-post picks lined up below, and I’ve now added my final two selections to complete the squad. Really looking forward to getting this week underway.
Ginger Joe's US Open 2026 Tips
| Player | Bet | Odds | Stake | Terms | Bookmaker | Bet Here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Rose | Each-way | 80/1 | 1pt E/W | Ante-post advised | N/A | Click Here |
| Wyndham Clark | Each-way | 100/1 | 1pt E/W | Ante-post advised | N/A | Click Here |
| J.J. Spaun | Each-way | 80/1 | 1pt E/W | Ante-post advised | N/A | Click Here |
| Tyrrell Hatton | Each-way | 50/1 | 1pt E/W | Ante-post advised | N/A | Click Here |
| Patrick Reed | Each-way | 40/1 | 1.5pts E/W | 8 places | Bet365 | Click Here |
| Ben Griffin | Each-way | 70/1 | 1pt E/W | 8 places | Betfred | Click Here |
Hot Streak
Patrick Reed at 40/1 (Eight Places)
Shinnecock Hills could be a strong fit for Patrick Reed this week, and I think he’s being overlooked at the current prices. He already has major winning pedigree as a Masters champion, and he’s exactly the type of player who can contend in his home Open. His driving is steady enough to navigate these fairways, and I also like the look of his approach play for this setup. While he generally prefers to hit the ball high, he has shown the ability to flight his irons down when needed, and that will be a requirement at times, on a course like this. The main concern comes if the wind really picks up, because his preferred draw may not always be the ideal shape in that scenario, but he can play it both ways, so I’m not too concerned. We’ve seen him perform well on demanding venues before, and he has the resilience to grind out a score when conditions get tough. Overall, I expect him to be firmly in the mix this week, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Patrick Reed add a US Open title to his resume.
Ben Griffin at 70/1 (Eight Places)
The final player to make up this year’s US Open squad is Ben Griffin, and he’s someone I view as a major champion in waiting. He enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2025, winning three times, and despite a few injury setbacks along the way, his game now looks to be trending in the right direction. He appears to be striking the ball much more consistently, and his recent shot selection has looked noticeably more confident. While he isn’t one of the longer hitters off the tee, he has more than enough distance to avoid overextending himself this week, and from the fairway he is excellent, which already ticks several key boxes for this test. Winning three times last season also says a lot about his competitiveness and ability to close out tournaments. He clearly has a strong competitive edge and the kind of killer instinct needed to contend in a major championship. He also looks composed under pressure, and if he gets a chance to get his nose in front, he’s more than capable of taking it. Overall, I see him as a dangerous outsider this week, and he looks significantly underestimated in the market. A proper fit for this course, and this event in general.
