The 2022 U.S. Open kicks off at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts - one of the five charter courses established by the USGA. While Tiger Woods won't compete, many top players will, including LIV Golf participants Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson.

The Course:

• 7,300 yards (including 300 yards from executive course)
• Two Par 5s (including challenging 619-yard 14th hole)
• Known for thick rough and small greens similar to Pebble Beach
• Accuracy more important than distance
• Historic venue established in 1882

Recent U.S. Open Winners:

• 2021: Jon Rahm (-6) at Torrey Pines
• 2020: Bryson DeChambeau (-6)
• 2019: Gary Woodland (-13) at Pebble Beach
• 2018: Brooks Koepka (+1) at Shinnecock Hills
• 2017: Brooks Koepka (-16) - tied for lowest score in U.S. Open history

Top Betting Picks:

Jon Rahm (+1400)

• Defending champion
• Tour leader in SG: off-the-tee
• Made every cut in 2022
• Five top-10 finishes this year

Matthew Fitzpatrick (+2200)

• Won 2013 U.S. Amateur at this course
• Ranks 5th in SG: tee-to-green
• Ranks 2nd in total strokes gained
• Strong scrambling ability

Will Zalatoris (+2800)

• Runner-up at 2022 PGA Championship
• Runner-up at 2021 Masters
• T6 at 2020 U.S. Open
• Ranks 2nd in SG: tee-to-green

Joaquin Niemann (+3300)

• Ranks 11th in total strokes gained
• Ranks 11th in SG: tee-to-green
• Strong value play despite lack of major success

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