U.S. Open Preview: Scheffler’s grand slam door to swing Open

It’s time for the year’s third Major as the 2025 U.S. Open heads to the iconic Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania.

Regarded by many as the toughest test in American golf, Oakmont returns to the spotlight for the first time since 2016, ready to crown a player who can withstand four rounds of unrelenting pressure and mental discipline.

Oakmont doesn’t trick players — it simply overwhelms them. The par-71, 7,400-yard brute features fast greens, deep bunkers, and demanding tee shots that punish even slightly wayward drives. The rough is gnarly, the fairways are narrow, and the green complexes are some of the most terrifying in the world. Expect winning scores near even par and to see the world’s best golfers attempt to trudge through 72 holes of torture.

This Major isn’t about fireworks, it’s about survival. And when the dust settles come Sunday, it’ll be a player with complete control over every facet of their game who lifts the U.S. Open trophy.

We saw a good performance from our two picks at last week’s RBC Canadian Open, with both Ludvig Aberg and Keith Mitchell finishing in the top 30. Aberg was one stroke short of another top 10 finish; the Swede is surely destined to win a Major championship at some point?

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Scottie Scheffler – 13/5

Normally we like to take on the favourite with a value outsider, but we’re making an exception this week because you simply can’t look past Scottie Scheffler. The world No. 1 is playing with relentless consistency, dominant ball-striking and a short game that continues to improve under pressure. Scheffler has won three out of the last four events he’s played in and hasn’t finished outside the top 10 since mid-March – a streak that confirms he’s the man to beat heading into Oakmont.

What makes Scheffler so dangerous here is his discipline. He ranks No. 1 in strokes gained: tee-to-green and approaching the green – exactly the profile you want on a course where hitting fairways and greens is essential to putting together a score. Add in a newfound calm on the greens, and he’s built to handle the brutality of U.S. Open setups.

Scheffler finished fourth at Augusta and won the USPGA Championship earlier this year. As usual, he’s knocking hard on the Major door and with his current form, don’t be surprised if it swings open this week.

Bryson DeChambeau – 7/1

If anyone’s game has evolved to meet the demands of Oakmont, it’s Bryson DeChambeau’s. The 2020 and 2024 U.S. Open champion returns to a venue he’s openly admired – and one that rewards the rare blend of power and creativity he now commands.

DeChambeau’s resurgence in 2025 has been undeniable. He finished second at the PGA Championship, contended deep into Sunday at Augusta, and has been amongst it on LIV to round out a stretch of superb form. But more importantly, he’s learned to pair his length with touch – showing improved wedge play and clutch putting when it matters most.

Oakmont will reward boldness in places, and Bryson’s aggressive strategy off the tee could help him attack par 5s and shorter par 4s that others lay back on. He’s already proven he can muscle his way to a U.S. Open title and in this form he’s primed for another run at history.

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