U.S. Open Golf 2014: Early Betting Odds from Vegas for Entire Field

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Published: June 9, 2014

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Golf's toughest major is typically among the most difficult to predict.  The treacherous conditions usually play in favor of the best shotmakers and most accurate drivers, but the course's difficulty means that any golfer can just as easily fall out of the running within the first two rounds.

Pinehurst has played host to some of the toughest U.S. Open tournaments before.  The late Payne Stewart won the 1999 event with a score of one-under par, while Michael Campbell held off Tiger Woods in 2005 to win at even par.

So which golfers are the likeliest candidates to conquer the North Carolina course on Sunday?  Here's a look at the up-to-date odds for the U.S. Open, as well as a few names to keep an eye on.



 

Rory McIlroy



The 2011 champ has had numerous solid showings this season, but apart from the Honda Classic, McIlroy has not yet seriously threatened to win a PGA tour event.  However, following a European Tour victory at the BMW PGA Championship, the former world's No. 1 player could be primed for his third major championship.

McIlroy's well-documented off-course life has dominated the headlines, but it appears that he is starting to regain his form after a few shaky early-season showings.  He has not finished outside of the top 15 in a PGA tour event since the WGC-Cadillac Championship in early March, a streak that spans five consecutive tournaments.  Indeed, it appears he has redirected his focus to the golf course in recent weeks:



McIlroy has the talent to run away with the event as he did at Congressional.  Based on his recent form, it appears likely that McIlroy will at least have an impact on the Sunday leaderboard.

 

Phil Mickelson



Mickelson will receive the most media attention as he attempts to end his U.S. Open drought and finish the career Gr...
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