Going into the 2024 U.S. Open, Scottie Scheffler is still considered a favorite to win his third major championship of the year. In recent years, he has won five of his last eight tournaments and holds the title of world No. 1 golfer. However, his losses have shown that he can be outplayed by even lesser-known players like Davis Riley and Stephan Jaeger, giving hope to other players that they can succeed at the tournament as well.
Last year’s winner Wyndham Clark was not considered a major contender going into the tournament, but his victory came as a surprise to many. His previous success at a signature event in 2023 showed that players do not need a long list of achievements to win a major tournament. Similarly, Matt Fitzpatrick’s win at the 2022 U.S. Open, despite not being a favorite, gives hope to players like Rickie Fowler and Jason Day who have had success at previous U.S. Open events.
While Scheffler is still the front runner, there is still a 75% probability that an unexpected player could win the U.S. Open at Pinehurst. This opens up the field for potential sleepers and longshots to make a stunning impact on the golfing world
