2026 U.S. odds, picks: Proven golf model reveals projected leaderboard, surprising predictions

Golf's third major begins on Thursday, June 18 as the 2026 U.S. Open heads to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. J.J. Spaun is the defending U.S. Open champion, and Rory McIlroy (Masters) and Aaron Rai (PGA Championship) have claimed the first two majors this year. 

Scottie Scheffler is the early +500 favorite in the 2026 U.S. Open odds via FanDuel Sportsbook. McIlroy (+850), Jon Rahm (+1200) and Xander Scauffele and Cameron Young, both at +1600, are among the other favorites. 

Before locking in any 2026 U.S. Open picks, you NEED to see the golf prediction and projected leaderboard from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

Our proprietary model, built by DFS pro Mike McClure, simulates every PGA Tour tournament 10,000 times, and has a lengthy history of being extremely profitable.

This same model has also nailed a WHOPPING 17 majors entering the weekend, including the 2026 Masters, its fifth Masters in a row, as well as last year's PGA Championship and Open Championship! Anyone who has followed it could have seen MASSIVE returns! Join SportsLine now to see the model's shocking 2026 U.S. Open picks from 10,000 simulations!

Now, with the 2026 U.S. Open field taking shape, SportsLine simulated the tournament 10,000 times, and the results were surprising.

One major surprise the model is calling for: Schauffele, one of the early favorites, stumbles and falls out of the top 5! Another surprise: Ludvig Aberg is a top-3 contender despite being sixth on the odds board. He's a target for anyone looking for a HUGE payday!

The model is also targeting another HUGE longshot of around +3000 to surge towards the top of the leaderboard! You ABSOLUTELY need to see who it is before locking in any PGA picks!

So who wins the 2026 U.S. Open, and which GIANT longshot make a serious run at the title? ... Join SportsLine right now to see who you can bank on to win, and see which longshots make a run at the title, all from the model that's nailed 17 majors, including five straight Masters!