Every major golf fan is mourning the end of the 2026 US Open which took place from August 25th to September 13th, 2026. With Alexander Zverev and Elena Rybakina crowned as the 2026 US Open singles champions, many people are anticipating the return of the US Open next year. This article will explore who the favorites could be for the US Open in 2027, how they have performed throughout the PGA calendar and what their previous performances at the event could reveal about their chances.
Popularity of the US Open
The US Open is one of golf’s most popular tournaments because it allows some of the best players to compete against each other on challenging courses. It has been played since 1895 and has featured some of the most renowned golfers such as Tiger Woods. The US Open categories include the US Open, US Women’s Open, US Senior Open, US Senior Women’s Open and US Adaptive Open. In 2026 it is more popular than ever, as, on September 13th 2026, the US Open men’s final between American Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev of Germany attracted an average of 3.2 million viewers on ABC, peaking at 4.0 million from 5:30-5:45 p.m. ET. For the millions of fans who can’t travel to watch the US Open in person, betting can provide another way to engage with the tournament from home. In fact, US Open betting can be done online, on websites like DraftKings, allowing fans to follow the action while keeping an eye on markets such as the outright winner and individual player performances.
2027 US Open Favorites
Scottie Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler is the early favorite for the 2027 US Open, with odds of +500. He will head to Pebble Beach looking to become the seventh golfer to complete the Grand Slam career and his US Open results would suggest he’s going to get it done sooner rather than later. Scheffler finished fourth in 2026, seventh in 2025, third in 2023 and tied second in 2022, giving him four top-seven finishes in his last five appearances. His 2026 campaign was equally impressive, with three PGA Tour victories, five runner-up finishes and a second FedExCup title. He also finished tied fourth at The Open Championship, while recording runner-up finishes at the Masters, RBC Heritage, Cadillac Championship, Travelers Championship and 3M Open.
Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy is another of the early favorites for the 2027 US open with a strong record in major championships. He has already demonstrated his abilities by winning the Masters in 2025. In the 2026 PGA Tour Season he successfully defended his Masters title, winning the tournament by one stroke over Scottie Scheffler. He also finished runner-up at the Genesis Invitational, seventh at the PGA Championship and seventh at the Genesis Scottish Open. Golf fans are eager to see how he will perform at the 2027 US Open, considering he was always extremely consistent throughout his career and has a lot of experience with some of the world’s toughest golf courses. In the US Open, McIlroy has produced some impressive results, winning the tournament in 2011 and finishing runner-up in both 2023 and 2024, although he dropped to tied 19th in 2025 and tied 32nd in 2026.
Jon Rahm
Jon Rahm is also a favorite for the 2027 US Open with odds of +1400. He has already won this competition in 2021 at Torrey Pines and has notably performed well in 2019 where he came third and in 2025 when he landed seventh place. Although his 2026 season was mixed, he was the runner-up at the PGA Championship before missing out at the US Open. Keen fans of Rahm will be wondering if he can rediscover his best form and challenge for another US Open title in 2027.
Qualifying for the US Open
To qualify for the US Open, 156 professional and amateur golfers will need to meet the USGA’s eligibility requirements and can enter qualifying events, while some players receive exemptions based on their rankings or previous performances. Qualifying is a two-stage process starting with 18-hole Local Qualifying taking place at more than 100 courses in the United States, before a 36-hole Final Qualifying round, which covers several sites across the US, as well as one in England and one in Japan. This means that players from different backgrounds have the opportunity to earn their place alongside some famous golfers.
Ultimately, as the 2027 US Open approaches, all eyes will be on players such as Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm to see if they can live up to expectations and battle for the highly sought-after US Open title at Pebble Beach. If you are tuning into the 2027 US Open, remember that the 2027 PGA Tour schedule leading into the US Open includes the Masters, RBC Heritage, PGA Championship, Charles Schwab Challenge, Memorial Tournament and RBC Canadian Open before the US Open at Pebble Beach from 17–20th June.