With the US Masters and PGA Championship done and dusted, the 2026 US Open golf betting markets are the next to come under the spotlight here at BetVictor News.
And after Aaron Rai’s stunning victory at Aronimink, bettors are already taking the plunge with the world number 44. Rai became the first Brit since 1919 to win the Wanamaker Trophy and he is being backed at 66/1 in the US Open outright winner market.
But how often does an outsider win the US Open golf championship? And what are the dates and location for the extravaganza and how much can the winner expect to bank? But most notably, what are the latest golf odds for the US Open and who is the current favourite?
US Open Golf Location
The location for the 126th edition of the US Open is the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Southampton, New York. It will be the fifth time Shinnecock Hills has hosted the event having done so in 1896, 1986, 1995, 2004 and most recently in 2018.
US Open Golf Dates
The 2026 US Open will be played from Thursday, June 18 until Sunday, June 21. All of the local qualifiers have already taken place. The last was completed on May 14.
US Open Golf Prize Money
For the 126th edition of the US Open, it’s expected that the total purse will approximately $21.5million (£16m). This was similar to the 2024 and 2025 events. As is customary with the US Open, the purse and winners prize money won’t be revealed until the week of the tournament. It’s unknown at this stage whether the USGA will increase it yet or not.
J.J. Spaun – last year’s winner -banked $4.3m (£3.2m).
How Often Do Outsiders Win The US Open?
The US Open is often considered as the hardest major to win. Therefore, outsiders don’t often taste success but it is not beyond the realm of possibility. In fact, there has been a total of eight long-shot winners over 40/1.
Those who have defied golf betting odds at the US Open include the likes of Wyndham Clark, Martin Kaymer and Graeme McDowell. Interestingly, the eight winners – all priced between 40/1-100/1, have all won the tournament in the last 20 years.
This is certainly something to bear in mind for those who are pondering whether to back new British hero Aaron Rai in the US Open golf betting markets. His current price of 66/1 certainly offers plenty of value.
- Martin Kaymer (2014) at 40/1
- Webb Simpson (2012) at 50/1
- Graeme McDowell (2010) at 66/1
- Geoff Ogilvy (2006) at 80/1
- Ángel Cabrera (2007) at 100/1
- Lucas Glover (2009) at 150/1
- Wyndham Clark (2023) at 100/1
US Open Golf Odds: Scottie Scheffler Heads The Betting
Scottie Scheffler is the current 4/1 favourite to win the 2026 US Open. The world number one struggled at Aronimink- in particular with his putting – but will be gunning to complete his career Grand Slam next month. His best finish was T2 in 2022.
Back-to-back US Masters winner Rory McIlroy is second favourite at 7/1 with Jon Rahm at 11/1 completing the top three. Behind the Spaniard is Bryson DeChambeau at 12/1 with Cameron Young slightly further back at 14/1.
- Scottie Scheffler – 4/1
- Rory McIlroy – 7/1
- Jon Rahm – 11/1
- Bryson DeChambeau – 12/1
- Cameron Young – 14/1
- Xander Schauffele – 18/1
- Ludvig Aberg – 20/1
- Tommy Fleetwood – 22/1
- Matt Fitzpatrick – 25/1
- Collin Morikawa – 28/1
If you intend to bet on the 2026 US Open Golf Championship then please take the time to read through BetVictor’s safe and responsible gambling page which will provide good advice on how to stay in control when betting on golf.
Any betting decisions should be made responsibly and there are no guarantees when it comes to outcomes. Odds correct as of 2pm May 18, 2026.
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