The 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts marks the third major of the golf season. While Tiger Woods won't compete, the tournament features many top players, including LIV Golf participants Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson.

Course Overview:

• One of the oldest U.S. country clubs (est. 1882)
• Tournament course extended to approximately 7,300 yards
• Features 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

Recent U.S. Open Champions:

• 2021: Jon Rahm (-6) at Torrey Pines
• 2020: Bryson DeChambeau (-6)
• 2019: Gary Woodland (-13)
• 2018: Brooks Koepka (+1)
• 2017: Brooks Koepka (-16)

Top Betting Picks:

Jon Rahm (+1400)

• Defending champion
• Tour leader in Strokes Gained off-the-tee
• Made every cut in 2022
• Five top-10 finishes this season

Matthew Fitzpatrick (+2200)

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

Will Zalatoris (+2800)

• Runner-up at 2022 PGA Championship
• 2nd best SG: tee-to-green
• Strong major championship record
• T6 at 2020 U.S. Open

Joaquin Niemann (+3300)

• Ranks 11th in total strokes gained
• Strong tee-to-green game
• In-form 23-year-old
• Value longshot pick

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