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Gary Woodland enters Sunday’s final round of the US Open with a one-stroke lead. (Image: Getty)

Woodland, Rose Neck and Neck Going into US Open Final Round

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 […]

JGary Woodland is known for being a bomber on the golf course, but it is his putting that has put him in the lead of the US Open after two rounds. (Image: USA Today Sports)

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, […]

Justin Rose shot the low round of the US Open on Thursday, posting a 6-under 65 at Pebble Beach. (Image: USA Today Sports)

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 […]

Dustin Johnson is the favorite to win the US Open, but has not been getting a lot of attention leading up to the major championship. (Image: Getty)

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 gets in some practice at the US Open on Monday, and is joined by a buck who decided to wander on the course. (Image: USA Today Sports)

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 […]

Brooks Koepka is trying to win his third consecutive US Open, and is using some perceived disrespect as motivation. (Image: Getty)

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 […]

Phil Mickelson is part of a proposition bet that has him competing against Tony Finau, Bryson DeChambeau, and Matt Kuchar for the best score. (Image: AP)

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 […]

Norway’s Viktor Hovland won the US Amateur last summer at Pebble Beach, and now is playing in the US Open at the famed golf course before turning pro. (Image: Getty)

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 has missed the cut at the US Open the last two years, but has seen his game improve this year. (Image: USA Today Sports)

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 won the Canadian Open on Sunday by seven strokes, and said he is ready for this week’s US Open. (Image: Toronto Sun)

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 […]

Dustin Johnson, left, is a 7/1 pick to win the US Open, just behind two-time winner, Brooks Koepka, who is the favorite at 13/2. (Image: Getty)

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 […]

Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson were reportedly two players that were ready to boycott the US Open because of how it was run by the USGA. (Image: USA Today Sports)

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 […]

Naomi Osaka defeated Serena Williams in the finals of the US Open on Saturday. (Image: Getty)

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 suffered a shocking four-set loss to John Millman in the fourth round of the 2018 US Open. (Image: Getty)

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 […]

Novak Djokovic holds his trophy after winning the men’s singles final over Kevin Anderson in the 2018 Wimbledon tennis tournament. (Image: Ben Curtis/AP)

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 […]