U.S. Open picks, predictions, odds: Who wins in 2026?

The 126th U.S. Open is being held this week at Shinnecock Golf Club in Southampton, New York, a historically demanding venue where only four players have broken par across the last four tournaments held there. Defending champion J.J. Spaun enters the event feeling more confident about his putting after struggling at the PGA Championship. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is the BetMGM favorite at +550, followed by Rory McIlroy at +1200, Jon Rahm at +1400, and Xander Schauffele at +1800.