2026 U.S. Open odds, picks, date: Surprising predictions by golf model that's nailed 17 majors

The 2026 U.S. Open golf championship is set to be held at Shinnecock Hills, and SportsLine's predictive model has released its early picks and odds for the event. The model, which has successfully predicted 17 major golf championships, ran 10,000 simulations of the tournament to generate its forecasts. The model's results include surprising picks that differ from conventional favorites heading into the major.