Johnson betting & player exotic tips, 2017 US Open Championship

2017 U.S. Open Championship. June 16-19. Erin Hills, Wisconsin

SET in the gorgeous countryside of Wisconsin, Erin Hills the 117th U.S. Open Golf Championship will feature the world’s best, battling it out for golfing immortality.

One golfer which stands out above the rest is defending champion Dustin Johnson, who is the current favourite to win.

It would take a brave punter to back against the big American.

Johnson could well have won two consecutive U.S. Opens if it wasn’t for the rules tragedy in 2015, but he’s in better form now as the world number one and the +750 at Sportsbet.com.au looks a good early bet.

Johnson knows how hard it is to win a major, but he loves hard golf courses and is looking forward to the challenge that awaits at Erin Hills.

“It’s just a very, very difficult tournament to win,” Johnson said.

“I like really tough golf courses. I tend to focus more and play better.

“Before I injured myself, I was playing really well. Everything was just really solid. But it’s getting back to where I feel like where I’m getting a lot more comfortable and a lot more confident in the game.

“I feel like the game, as far as from last year to this year, is not really much different.”
Johnson is only one of many players with a winning chance this week in the U.S. Open and we’ve picked out the best value chances in the hopes of some big returns.

Punters will get the best price guaranteed for Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day or Jordan Spieth with Sportsbet.com.au.

U.S. Open Championship betting market

Top 20 market chances with Sportsbet.com.au*

Dustin Johnson – +750
Jordan Spieth – $13
Rory McIlroy – $13
Jason Day – $15
Jon Rahm – $19
Rickie Fowler – $21
Justin Rose – $23
Sergio Garcia – $26
Hideki Matsuyama – $29
Henrik Stenson – $29
Adam Scott – $29
Justin Thomas – $34
Branden Grace – $36
Phil Mickelson – $41
Brooks Koepka – $41
Paul Casey – $41
Thomas Pieters – $41
Louis Oosthuizen – $51
Charl Schwartzel – $51
Martin Kaymer – $51
Alexander Noren – $51

Most of the money has come for Dustin Johnson, but there has been specking for Jon Rahm, who is quickly rising up the golfing ranks after an incredible season.

Easing in the market a touch has been Jason Day and Jordan Spieth – with both players in questionable form heading into the tournament, but both are remaining solid in the market.

Money has steadily come in for the South African trio of Branden Grace, Louis Oosthuizen and particularly Charl Schwartzel, who finished in a top five position at the St. Jude Classic on Monday.

Best U.S. Open value golfer

Justin Rose – +2300 at CrownBet.com.au

Justin Rose couldn’t have been more impressive without winning the 2017 U.S. Masters when suffering a playoff loss to Sergio Garcia.

The British player has a strong physical and mental game and being a past major winner is always a positive going forward.

He doesn’t have the best putting game, which has held him back in the past, but Erin Hills requires power and accuracy off the tee and that’s where Rose excels.

There’s no reason not to like Rose this week and he’s at a value price.

U.S. Open rough winning chance

Brooks Koepka has been around the mark in majors and although he’s not a prolific winner on either the PGA Tour or the European tour, the long-hitting American is now at his peak.

After a string of injuries which has held him back, Koepka looks to have back at his best after leading the St. Jude Classic after two rounds and he typically targets the majors throughout the year.

He has posted numerous top finishes in majors over the last five years and the U.S. Open course looks tailor made for the talented golfer.

He’s currently $41 with Sportsbet and his odds will likely be slashed if he comes in with a good first round score.

Best Australian U.S. Open golfer

Jason Day is the current top Australian in the market at $15, but Adam Scott is often overlooked by punters and he’s our top pick.

Scott brings in much more confidence than Day, who has struggled with issues on and off the golf course this season.

Scott is a quality major winner who just needs his putter to fire and he’ll be in the thick of the action come Monday morning.

The 2013 Masters champion went low in the St. Jude Classic so his form is solid and there’s rarely a major played where Scott doesn’t make his presence felt.

$29 to win is a good price, but take the +150 for a top 20 finish with Ladbrokes.com.au for the best value.