Scottie Scheffler dominates the US Open: Who can stop him?

Scottie Scheffler dominates the US Open: Who can stop him?

The start of the renowned U.S. Open 2025 takes place today at Oakmont Country Club, not far from Pittsburgh. With total prize money of $21.5 million, the tournament is a real magnet for golf enthusiasts. At the top of the favorites list is once again Scottie Scheffler, the current number 1 in the golf world, who has been the biggest favorite to win for 16 years. Hardly surprising, as Scheffler has put in impressive performances in the last four tournaments, including a triumph at the PGA Championship last month. Should he also be with the U.S. Open triumph, he would be just one British Open away from a career Grand Slam, further cementing his legendary status.

But the competition never sleeps. Rory McIlroy, who won the Masters this season, is struggling to stabilize his form. It remains to be seen whether he can reach the heights that helped him achieve a career Grand Slam at the Masters. Bryson DeChambeau, the only LIV Golf player in the tournament, doesn't need to hide either. His current contract with the Saudi-backed league is about to expire, but his consistent performance gives hope. A total of 14 players from LIV Golf are competing, which further heats up the competitive landscape.

The challenges on the pitch

The conditions at Oakmont Country Club are known for their challenges across tournaments. The deep rough and fast greens could see the winner potentially finishing over par. Experts estimate that rough conditions will play a significant role in determining player rankings. Some betting providers predict that the standard of the four matchdays will be high and the performances of the players in this environment will be crucial.

The betting odds are also fixed and reflect the expectations of the sports betting providers. Scottie Scheffler leads with odds of +275, followed by Rory McIlroy at +850. Other interesting betting options include Bryson DeChambeau (+900), Jon Rahm (+1200) and Sepp Straka, who is considered a top 5 candidate at +5000. Straka has had a remarkable season and could shake up the competition. Viktor Hovland and other players such as Jordan Spieth and Hideki Matsuyama are also in the focus of bettors.

How could the tournament develop? If you look at the latest statistics, the expectations of the players are high. While spectators can expect an exciting time at Oakmont, sightings on the PGA Tour suggest surprises are possible. McIlroy may have to look back on his recent poor performance, while the play of Straka and Hovland has the potential to be ranked among the best.

TV broadcast times

There is good news for all fans at home: the broadcast times are known, so no one has to miss the exciting action. Here are the most important slots at a glance:

• Donnerstag, 12. Juni: USA 6-17 Uhr, Peacock 17-20 Uhr
• Freitag, 13. Juni: NBC 13-19 Uhr, Peacock 6:30-13 Uhr, 19-20 Uhr
• Samstag, 14. Juni: USA 10-12 Uhr, NBC 12-20 Uhr
• Sonntag, 15. Juni: USA 9-12 Uhr, NBC 12-19 Uhr

It remains exciting to see how the events of the coming days will develop. Spectators and bettors are keeping their eyes on the events at Oakmont Country Club. Every shot and every decision counts. Follow the official coverage and be ready for a first-class golf crime thriller!