June 11, 2025
Cameron Young has appeared at the U.S. Open five times. The American golfer has missed the cut three times with one result inside the Top 40 (T-32 at the LA Country Club in 2023). Young has played well of late and finished T-4 at the RBC Canadian Open. He contended right until the closing holes finishing two strokes behind the winner despite back-to-back scores of 65. Young's overall scrambling ranks 153rd at 56.51% and he loses 0.499 strokes gained in approach to the green (165th). A course like Oakmont with glass-like fairways and greens could present a large obstacle for Young. Adding in the prospect of rain may keep Young from even being an intriguing DFS choice for the weekend.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Since his impressive run of six straight finishes of T17 or better, including the Masters, Collin Morikawa has cooled off slightly, recording just one result inside the top 20 in his last five starts. He'll look to get back on track at the U.S. Open, where he's posted four straight top-14 finishes. Oakmont Country Club will test every aspect of a player's game, particularly tee-to-green performance, driving accuracy, and approach shots from the rough. Morikawa ranks fifth in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-1.153 per round), sixth on approach (plus0.710), and second in driving accuracy. However, he sits in just the 21st percentile in greens in regulation from over 150 yards out of the rough. If he can keep the ball in the fairway, Morikawa should once again be in the mix at the U.S. Open.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 11, 2025
Matt Fitzpatrick remembers Oakmont Country Club well. The English golfer was in position to contend when a Saturday 79 derailed his hopes in 2016. Fitzpatrick did later win a U.S. Open in 2022 and has several Top 20 results. Fitzpatrick did contend at the PGA Championship tying for eighth place with back-to-back weekend scores of 72. He has shown better form the last several events and did improve his scrambling from the rough from outside the Top 150 to 121st. His sand saves are still Top 20 on the PGA Tour through 13 events. Fitzpatrick is a solid betting value as a +12000 long shot (+280 Top 20). Fitzpatrick has three results inside the Top 20 since 2018.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Jordan Spieth has not won a U.S. Open since 2015. However, the American golfer has been in better form in 2025. He has four Top 10 results and has been close to victory on several occasions. Spieth is 31 and yet it feels like he has golfed forever. Since that 2015 triumph, Spieth has only finished inside the Top 20 once, however. That was 2021 at the Torrey Pines South course (T-19). The one thing that is always an adventure for Spieth is scrambling from the rough. He ranks 144th on tour (53.08%). If that number rises to above 60% this week, Spieth has a chance to be a solid DFS and betting option for fantasy players.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Shane Lowry has been in excellent form in 2025, recording 10 top-25, four top-10s, and two runner-up finishes through 14 events. He now heads to the U.S. Open, where he's made the cut in eight of 12 appearances, including four top-20 finishes. Oakmont Country Club will test every aspect of a player's game, particularly from tee to green, driving accuracy, and approach shots from the rough. Lowry currently ranks second on tour in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-1.464 per round), 28th in driving accuracy, and second in strokes gained on approach (plus-1.020). He's also in the 91st percentile in greens in regulation from over 150 yards out of the rough. As long as his putter holds up -- he ranks just 103rd in strokes gained putting -- Lowry is one of the strongest value plays on the DraftKings slate at just $7,300.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 11, 2025
Brooks Koepka is hard to count out at Oakmont Country Club. The American golfer has won five majors and that includes the aforementioned U.S. Open triumphs in 2017 and 2018. Playing on the LIV Tour has been a mixed blessing for Koepka, although he recently won America's tournament in 2023. The first two majors in 2025 have not quite been so kind. He missed the cut at the Masters and the PGA Championship. He did not even shoot better than a 74 in any of those four rounds. Koepka places a lot of pressure on himself but he knows the rough and the landing area well on this golf course. Currently, Koepka stands at +6000 to win and is always worth a look (+260 for a Top 20).
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Viktor Hovland has been hit or miss at the U.S. Open. The young Norwegian golfer has three short stays and three Top 20 results since 2019. Oakmont presents as one of the toughest challenges Hovland has faced in some time. He did win the Valspar Championship in March after missing three consecutive cuts. It is safe to say Hovland has been inconsistent. Since an opening 65 at Pebble Beach in February, Hovland has not had a round or rounds that put any fear into the field. For a golfer with high expectations, that speaks volumes. Also, he only ranks 121st in strokes gained to putting (-0.104). If he struggles with the uneven greens and rough, it may be another weekend to avoid even a Top 20 wager on Hovland.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Since his run of five straight top-13 finishes in March, Michael Kim has cooled off, posting just one top-25 result in his last nine starts. He'll look to rebound at the U.S. Open, where he's made only two career appearances, most recently missing the cut in 2023. Success at Oakmont Country Club will rely heavily on tee-to-green play, driving accuracy, and approach shots from the rough. Kim ranks 32nd in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-0.716 per round) and sits in the 82nd percentile in greens in regulation from over 150 yards out of the rough, but is just 108th in driving accuracy. He's roughly field-average with his putter (minus-0.001 strokes per round) but gains a solid 0.358 strokes around the green, good for 15th on tour. Despite a shaky track record in majors (five missed cuts in nine starts), Kim has the tools to compete. At just $6,300 on DraftKings, he's a boom-or-bust value option that could swing a DFS lineup.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 11, 2025
Russell Henley has had an interesting 2025 season. The American golfer won the Arnold Palmer in March and did finish T-5 at the Memorial in his last event. Henley heads into the year's third major seeking to play on Saturday. Henley missed the cut at The Masters and then the PGA Championship. The golfer enjoyed his first Top 10 result at a U.S. Open in 2024 at Pinehurst No.2. One of the keys for Henley is his ability to battle. He clawed his way to a T-5 at the Memorial punctuated by a final round 71. Challenging pin placements, rough, and potentially hazardous weekend weather makes Henley a potentially good DFS option for the weekend.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Tyrrell Hatton has been in decent form this season, posting seven top-25 finishes in eight LIV starts, along with a T14 at the Masters and a T60 at the PGA Championship. He now turns his attention to the U.S. Open, where he's made the cut in five of eight appearances, with four finishes inside the top 27. This year's tournament returns to Oakmont Country Club, a notoriously difficult course with 28-yard-wide fairways and nearly five-inch rough. Ball-striking will be crucial, and Hatton ranks 18th on LIV in strokes gained in ball-striking (plus-0.30 per round), 18th from tee to green (plus-0.46), and 32nd off the tee (minus-0.11). While Hatton should be able to make the cut, his overall ceiling remains limited, especially due to a lack of real success in major championships.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 11, 2025
Bryson DeChambeau continues to dominate, posting top-five finishes in six straight events across both LIV and major championships, including a T5 at the Masters and a runner-up at the PGA Championship. He now looks to extend that run at the U.S. Open, where he famously edged out Rory McIlroy last year to claim his second career title at this event. This year's tournament heads to Oakmont Country Club, a notoriously demanding layout with 28-yard-wide fairways and rough approaching five inches. Ball-striking will be critical, and DeChambeau leads LIV in strokes gained in ball-striking (plus-2.06 per round), from tee to green (plus-2.44), and off the tee (plus-1.92). He's not losing strokes in any area of his game, is in elite form, and is poised for another strong U.S. Open performance.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 11, 2025
Corey Conners heads to the U.S. Open in strong form after a T27 finish at the Canadian Open, his 10th top-30 result of the season. He's made just one cut in six career U.S. Open starts, but that appearance resulted in a T9 finish last year. This year's tournament returns to Oakmont Country Club, a notoriously tough course featuring 28-yard-wide fairways and rough nearing five inches. Ball-striking will be critical, and Conners ranks 24th in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-0.747 per round), eighth in driving accuracy, and is in the 61st percentile in greens in regulation from over 150 yards out of the rough. His weakness lies around the green, where he ranks 113th, losing 0.043 strokes per round. Conners' elite tee-to-green play gives him solid upside, but his track record at the U.S. Open and short-game concerns add volatility to his outlook.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 11, 2025
Ben Griffin is one of the hottest golfers on the PGA Tour not named Scottie Scheffler. The American golfer has three Top 10 results including a win at the Charles Schwab Challenge and a runner-up at the Memorial. There is always the risk of an implosion. Again, a young golfer heading to Oakmont on a hot streak could be considered troubling. The one major red flag with Griffin is scrambling from the rough (154th - 52.14%). Some have reported the greens are extremely slick. It would not take much for shots to slide into that deep rough. From there, Griffin's scrambling from distance (30+ yards) ranks 119th. At +7500 to win, Griffin is more valued by sportsbooks than golfers like Sam Berger, Keegan Bradley, and Daniel Berger.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Sam Burns delivered a miraculous Sunday performance at the Canadian Open, firing an eight-under 62 to force a playoff with Ryan Fox. Although he fell just short of the win, it marked his sixth straight top-30 finish and gives him plenty of momentum heading into this week's U.S. Open, where he finished T9 last year. Success at Oakmont Country Club, one of the toughest tests in golf, will hinge on tee-to-green play, driving accuracy, and approach shots from the rough. Burns ranks 132nd in strokes gained from tee to green (minus-0.221 per round), 84th in driving accuracy, and sits in the 39th percentile in greens in regulation from over 150 yards out of the rough. Where he separates himself is on the greens, leading the PGA Tour in strokes gained putting per round (plus-1.056). Given the speed and difficulty of Oakmont's greens and the form he's shown, Burns profiles as a solid option for both DFS players and bettors this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 11, 2025
Wyndham Clark has not had the best two months. The American golfer has largely struggled since April and that includes five straight results outside the Top 50. Clark has one Top 10 result and that occurred in March. Clark is not the same golfer from even last year. His scrambling from the rough ranks 150th at 52.59%. Furthermore, Clark comes in 132nd when it comes to greens in regulation (63.78%). Despite averaging 4.19 birdies per round (19th), Clark's scoring average has ballooned to 70.62 (122nd). Clark will be an attractive target because of previous results. He did win the 2023 U.S. Open but he finished outside the Top 50 in 2021,2022, and 2024. Clark could be a high-risk betting option.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
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