US Open Odds 2016: Predictions for Top Favorites Heading into Oakmont

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Published: June 14, 2016

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A challenging course at Oakmont Country Club will create a difficult U.S. Open, even for the best players in the world, when the tournament starts Thursday.

This Pennsylvania course is among the more historic in the United States, hosting numerous major events, including eight previous U.S. Opens. The last time this event was there, Angel Cabrera outlasted the field with a score of five strokes over par, something you are usually more likely to see at a local club rather than a professional event.

With the 18 holes likely to be just as difficult this time around, the pressure will be on the top players to stay consistent to remain ahead of a loaded field. There are a lot of options for potential winners, but here is a breakdown of the best available heading into the weekend.



 

Rory McIlroy

An impressive showing at the Memorial Tournament provides reason to be excited about Rory McIlroy heading into the week. Not only did he finish tied for fourth at minus-13 for the tournament, but a putting change made a huge difference, as noted by the PGA Tour Twitter account:



According to Alex Myers of Golf Digest, a 1.826 average in strokes gained through putting was the best four-round total of McIlroy's career.

The problem is it's difficult to trust this type of turnaround after just one tournament. With Oakmont expected to have some of the fastest greens you will see all year, players will need to have a lot of faith in their putting ability. An unfamiliar grip could lead to problems, even after McIlroy's recent success.

Meanwhile, McIlroy's length off the tee won't provide the same boost it usually does considering the narrow fairways and high rough. Accuracy and putting will win this tournament, and neither is trustworthy enough for the Northern Irish star.

Although he has the talent and the momentum to be a top contender, McIlroy w...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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