Top-Ranked Scottie Scheffler Poses Significant Risk for US Open Betting Odds
Title: World-Beater Scottie Scheffler Favored for U.S. Open Amid Historic Betting Frenzy
Date: June 11, 2025, 03:14h.
Last Updated: June 11, 2025, 03:14h.
Author: Devin O'Connor @CasinoorgDevinO
Categories: Asia Pacific Gaming, Commercial Gaming, Legislation, Politics, Scottie Scheffler, U.S. Open, Betting
Scottie Scheffler, undeniably the hottest golfer on the planet, is creating a frenzy among sports bettors heading into this week's 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
With his dominance reminiscent of Tiger Woods in his prime, Scheffler has scorched the PGA Tour like wildfire, winning seven events last season and three of his last four in 2025. As a result, sportsbooks are ringing with bets on the 2025 PGA champ.
ESPN Bet reports that over 50% of the bets and about 23% of the overall money are on Scottie. It's a phenomenon also echoed at BetMGM, with Scheffler accounting for about 16% of the tickets and a little over 30% of the money.
Pioneering Odds
Scheffler's scorching form following a golden 2024 season, clinching seven tour wins, including the Masters, The Players Championship, and Tour Championship, has burnished his reputation further. With Oakmont potentially the toughest golf course on the planet, bettors and oddsmakers alike are wagering that the planet's best player will claim the U.S. Open trophy come Father’s Day.
Scheffler leads the pretournament betting market at short prices of less than 3/1 across FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars Sportsbook, BetMGM, and ESPN Bet. Remarkably, this is the shortest pretournament line for any golfer in any men's major since Woods was at +225 or shorter for every major in 2009.
However, the US Open is notoriously unpredictable, and Oakmont, with its long, narrow fairways and treacherous rough, will flaunt its challenge. The course's lightning-fast greens will test even the coolest head - but Scheffler's precision, power, and calm under pressure make him a formidable contender.
Following Scheffler, another popular bet is the mighty Bryson DeChambeau, responsible for 12% of BetMGM's tickets and 15% of the cash. Rory McIlroy, who completed the career grand slam at the Masters in April, has seen his odds lengthen slightly due to a disappointing PGA Championship and a missed cut at the Canadian Open. Nevertheless, at 12/1, McIlroy retains the third-shortest odds this week, level with Spaniard Jon Rahm.
Scheffler Abandons Venmo
In a revealing press conference, Scottie Scheffler disclosed that he had quit Venmo, the popular peer-to-peer payment app, due to being bombarded with deposits and payment requests from bettors enamored with his play.
"I've heard from a fair number of fans whether they had a financial stake in the outcome or not. That's why I had to cut ties with Venmo because I was either receiving payments from fans or being inundated with requests from people," Scheffler explained.
Scheffler acknowledged that payment requests came more frequently than supportive deposits from happy bettors expressing their gratitude.
"I can't recall the most anyone sent me, maybe a few bucks. That didn't occur nearly as often as the annoying requests did," Scheffler noted.
Enrichment Data:
- Betting Market Highlights: Scheffler is the bookies' pick for the U.S. Open, with odds of +275, making him the largest golf major favorite since Tiger Woods in 2009 [5].
- Betting Interest: Over 50% of bets and about 23% of the overall money are on Scheffler, making him the most popular bet at various sportsbooks [3][5].
- Historic Significance: Scheffler's odds are shorter than anything golf bettors have seen since Tiger Woods' prime, indicating a huge degree of betting public confidence in his performance [3][5].
- Scottie Scheffler, the reigning PGA champion and current golf sensation, is creating a stir among sports bettors as the 125th U.S. Open approaches at Oakmont Country Club.
- Scheffler's recent dominance, akin to Tiger Woods during his prime, has led to a wave of bets on the PGA Tour, with sportsbooks buzzing with activity.
- ESPN Bet reports that over 50% of the bets and around 23% of the total money is on Scottie Scheffler, a trend also noticed at BetMGM where he accounts for about 16% of the tickets and over 30% of the cash.
- Scheffler's outstanding performance in 2024, where he clinched seven tournament wins, including the Masters, The Players Championship, and the Tour Championship, has further solidified his reputation.
- With Oakmont considered the most challenging golf course globally, the betting scene remains optimistic that the planet's best player will secure the U.S. Open trophy by Father’s Day.
- Scottie Scheffler tops the pretournament betting market, featuring short odds under 3/1 at FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars Sportsbook, BetMGM, and ESPN Bet.
- The unpredictability of the US Open and Oakmont's challenging nature, with long fairways, treacherous rough, and lightning-fast greens, promises a tough test for even the most seasoned golfers.
- Besides Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau is another favored bet, accounting for 12% of BetMGM's tickets and 15% of the cash.
- Rory McIlroy, who completed the career grand slam at the Masters earlier this year, has seen his odds lengthen slightly following a disappointing PGA Championship and a missed cut at the Canadian Open, but he still retains the third-shortest odds this week.
- In a recent press conference, Scheffler revealed he had ceased using Venmo due to being bombarded with deposits and payment requests from fans and bettors.
- Despite a few generous deposits from grateful bettors, Scheffler endured more frequent payment requests, prompting him to leave Venmo.
