US Open Field 2026, Best Odds, Picks for Sleepers and Favorites
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Key Points:
- The 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is expected to be a challenging tournament due to fast greens, deep rough, and high winds, making low scores rare and emphasizing course management.
- Scottie Scheffler enters as the heavy favorite aiming to complete his career grand slam, while Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood are strong contenders with recent top finishes and skills suited to the course.
- Fleetwood is highlighted as a top pick by PGATour.com for his past strong performances at Shinnecock, including a closing 63 in 2018, and consistent recent top-five finishes.
- Tyrrell Hatton and Chris Gotterup are notable sleepers, with Hatton having a solid track record at the U.S. Open and Gotterup showing strength in links-style play, including a win over Rory McIlroy at the Scottish Open.
