As far as oddsmakers are concerned it is a two-golfer race going into the US Open final round. Final-round leader Gary Woodland, who was getting 5/1 going into the third round, is now 7/4, according to the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. He is joined by Justin Rose, who was 9/2 […]
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Gary Woodland Driving to be Better Putter at US Open
Despite Gary Woodland taking the second-round lead of the US Open, he is not the favorite going into the weekend. Woodland, who has never won a major, is at 5/1, according to adjusted odds put out by the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. Rory McIlroy is the top pick at 4/1, […]
Bettors Miss Big Prop Bet After US Open’s First Round
Bettors were looking at a four-way payday on who would be the leader after the US Open’s first round on Thursday. That is until Justin Rose ruined those gamblers hopes. The morning rounds at the major championship were going low. Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele, and Louis Oosthuizen all posted 5-under […]
Favorite Dustin Johnson Quietly Preparing to Make Noise at US Open
Brooks Koepka has been talking about getting no respect, and Tiger Woods is grabbing a huge amount of attention as usual, but favorite Dustin Johnson is flying under the radar. Johnson is the 7/1 favorite at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook, and is quietly plodding along, aiming to win his […]
Tiger Woods Still Enjoys Public Backing for US Open
Oddsmakers have Tiger Woods as the third choice to win the US Open, but bettors are backing the 15-time major championship winner. Woods has odds of 10/1, along with Rory McIlroy, but is behind Brooks Koepka at 8/1, and top pick Dustin Johnson at 7.1, Jeff Sherman, vice president of […]
Koepka Fueled by Slights in Quest for Third Consecutive US Open
If Brooks Koepka needed any more motivation to win his third consecutive US Open, Fox Sports gave it to him. The network, which has been roundly criticized for their coverage of the major championship, appeared to create another faux pas when they left the two-time defending champion out of one […]
Overseas, Internet Best Place for US Open Prop Bets
Usually to get some of the more exotic wagers sports gamblers must look at the overseas sportsbooks, and the US Open prop bets are no different. The Golden Nugget’s venue doesn’t even have any offered on its mobile app. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has limited theirs to match ups […]
Amateur Viktor Hovland Spending US Open Getting Advice on Being Pro
If soon to be pro Viktor Hovland wanted to learn about life on the tour, he couldn’t have two better professionals to get advice from as playing partners. The Norwegian golfer has been paired with two-time US Open champion Brooks Koepka, and international superstar Francesco Molinari. An incredible year is […]
Adam Scott Longshot, but Ready to Win at US Open
If bettors are looking for a longshot to put money on in this week’s US Open, Adam Scott might be a good pick. The Australian is a 30/1 selection according to the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. Ladbrokes has the one-time major championship winner at 33/1. When the US Open was […]
Rory McIlroy Crushes Canadian Open, Ready for US Open
Rory McIlroy spent the weekend scorching the Canadian Open, winning by seven strokes, and is now the favorite to win the US Open at some betting sites. While the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook and the Golden Nugget has Brooks Koepka as the top pick, Ladbrokes and other overseas sportsbooks have […]
Koepka Still Favorite to Win Third Consecutive US Open
The odds on who will win the nation’s championship are still firmly in Brooks Koepka’s favor, as he has a chance to win his third consecutive US Open next week. The two-time winner of the major championship has slipped a bit, however, moving from 5/1 in May to 13/2, according to […]
Can USGA Win Back Trust of Golfers Like McIlroy, Johnson at US Open?
Imagine a US Open without stars like Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, and Brooks Koepka? It almost became a reality two years ago, according to a Golf Digest story. The monthly golf magazine interviewed 57 players for the story that appeared in its June edition. The comments were candid, and in […]
Houston Dynamo Defeat Philadelphia Union 3-0 to Win Team’s First US Open Cup
The Houston Dynamo may be all but out of the Major League Soccer playoff picture, but that doesn’t mean the team won’t have something to celebrate this season. Houston scored a convincing 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Union in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup final to win the tournament […]
Novak Djokovic Dominates Juan Martin del Potro in US Open Final to Win 14th Grand Slam Title
Novak Djokovic overwhelmed Juan Martin del Potro to win the US Open men’s final on Sunday, earning a 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 straight sets victory at Flushing Meadows. The win gave Djokovic his 14th career Grand Slam title, tying him for third all-time with Pete Sampras, behind only Roger Federer […]
Longshot Naomi Osaka Downs Serena Williams in Controversial US Open Finals
Naomi Osaka became the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam Title, when she defeated Serena Williams, 6-2, 6-2, at the US Open finals on Saturday. The match was marred by a controversial penalty levied against Williams. Williams was the pre-tournament favorite at 6/1, while Osaka was well down […]
Roger Federer Stunned by John Millman in US Open Fourth Round Upset
Five-time champion Roger Federer was bounced from the US Open in fourth-round action on Monday night, as Australia’s John Millman pulled off a major upset to advance to his first Grand Slam quarterfinal. Millman defeated Federer 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (9-7), 7-6 (7-3), handing the Swiss legend his first ever loss […]
Sweltering Temperatures at US Open Lead to Early Retirements, Calls for Heat Policy Changes
Five men’s players retired from their matches at the US Open due to the heat on Tuesday, leading to calls from some players for changes that would make it safer to play in extreme temperatures. The temperatures were well over 90 in New York on both Tuesday and Wednesday, and […]
US Open Shocker: No. 1 Seed Simona Halep Eliminated in First Round by Kaia Kanepi
Simona Halep became the first No. 1 seed to lose in the first round of the US Open in the 50 years of the Open Era, falling to Kaia Kanepi 6-2, 6-4 in straight sets. It was the second straight year with a first-round loss for the Romanian who won […]
Tennis Betting: Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams Favored at US Open Despite Low Seeds
Novak Djokovic might only be the No. 6 seed in the men’s draw of the US Open, but oddsmakers believe he’s the man to beat in the year’s final Grand Slam event. Djokovic has been the hottest player on tour over the past two months, winning Wimbledon for the fourth […]
Wimbledon Victory Makes Novak Djokovic Early Favorite for US Open
Novak Djokovic showed that he is still capable of winning Grand Slam events this past weekend, and now bookmakers are predicting he could add another title to his haul at the US Open. Djokovic won his fourth career Wimbledon title on Sunday, defeating Kevin Anderson 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-3) to […]