Scottie Scheffler is heading into the 2024 U.S. Open as the favorite to win his third major championship of the year. He has won five of his last eight tournaments and has established himself as the world No. 1, putting some distance between himself and his competitors. While many believe that Scheffler has already won the championship before it has even started, there have been instances where he has been outplayed by lesser-known players like Davis Riley and Stephan Jaeger. These players’ victories have shown that anyone could emerge as a surprise winner at the U.S. Open.
One such example is Wyndham Clark, who won the U.S. Open last year as an 80-1 underdog. Clark had previously won a signature event in 2023, proving that major success is not always a requirement to win a major championship. Matt Fitzpatrick also had success at the U.S. Open in 2022, winning his first tournament in the United States. His victory shows that players with past experience at the tournament’s venue can perform well, much like Rickie Fowler and Jason Day did in 2014 when the U.S. Open was previously held at Pinehurst.
While Scheffler is the favorite to win, there is still a 75% chance that someone unexpected could walk away with the U.S. Open trophy. With the unpredictability of golf, the championship remains open to surprises and upsets. SportsLine offers predictions for potential sleepers and longshots who could surprise the golfing world at the 2024 U.S. Open.
Five sleeper picks for the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 who may unexpectedly win
