Rory McIlroy 2023 US Open Betting Guide: Odds, Picks & Predictions

by BettingPros Staff |
Jun 12, 2023

The U.S. Open comes to the Los Angeles Country Club this week for the first time ever, and to the city of Los Angeles for the first time since 1948, when Ben Hogan won at Riviera.

A fascinating and unfamiliar venue should make for an entertaining tournament. Los Angeles Country Club's north course features five par-3s, and two of them are monsters. The 11th hole measures 290 yards, though it will play shorter since it's downhill. The 7th plays at 284 yards. Then there's the tiny 15th, which is listed at 124 yards. It could play even shorter if the pin is in front, but it's a harrowing tee shot to a small, well-guarded green. Another hole that promises high entertainment value is the 6th, a reachable 330-yard par-4 with a blind tee shot over a tree.

LACC has wider fairways than a typical U.S. Open venue, but course management will be of the essence, as having the proper angle of attack on approach shots is critical. The course figures to play firm and fast, and its undulating greens will present a stern test.

Scottie Scheffler is the betting favorite, followed closely by reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm. Not far behind is Brooks Koepka, who won the PGA last month and leads the contingent of players from the LIV Tour.

And speaking of LIV, this will be the first major since the bombshell announcement of a planned merger between the LIV and PGA tours. The deal is a controversial one, and with a blended field of PGA Tour and LIV Tour players, merger talk will add to the intrigue of the event.

The 123rd U.S. Open should be a fun ride. Buckle up.

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Rory McIlroy 2023 U.S. Open Best Bets

Here is our betting outlook and picks for Rory McIlroy.

Rory McIlroy 2023 U.S. Open Betting Stats to Know

Best Odds to Win: +1300 via FanDuel Sportsbook
World Ranking: 3
Best U.S. Open Finish: 1 (2011)
Last Four U.S. Open Finishes: T9, T8, T7, T5
Last Tour Tournament Finishes: T47, T7, T7, T9

Rory McIlroy 2023 U.S. Open Betting Outlook

I was hesitant to back McIlroy last weekend due to him being blindsided by the news of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger. He was an outspoken critic of the LIV start-up and I wasn't sure how the news would impact him. However, McIlroy seemed just fine and played excellently. Considering his recent form and how he's typically a top finisher in the U.S. Open nowadays, I'm expecting another big performance.

Rory McIlroy 2023 U.S. Open Betting Advice

My best play for McIlroy is for him to be a top-five finisher, which pays out +250 at DraftKings Sportsbook. McIlroy's back in fantastic form and he'll be ready to go under the spotlight.

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