The US Open is one of the hardest tests in golf, and at Oakmont, it’ll be even tougher.
A star-studded field will assemble in Pennsylvania later this month for the 125th playing of the famous tournament.
Lowry has been in fine form this yearGettyAll you need to know about 2025 US Open at Oakmont
From Tiger Woods to Jack Nicklaus, the legends of the game have claimed glory in the event.
But down the years, a number of unsung heroes have also got their hands on the trophy, including Graeme McDowell, Geoff Ogilvy, Martin Kaymer and more recently Matt Fitzpatrick and Gary Woodland.
With Oakmont providing the sternest of tasks, winning the US Open this year will be extra difficult.
As such, we could see a name from lower down the bookies’ lists pull off a memorable victory.
Shane Lowry 40/1
While without a win this year, Lowry is one of the most in-form players in the world right now.
He has come second at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and Truist Championship this year and also had impressive weeks at the Valspar Championship, the Arnold Palmer and The Masters.
Unfortunately, a few bad Sundays have put paid to Lowry’s chances of victory.
He’ll now be looking to put together a full week of top-class play to make sure he’s in contention for the second major title of his career.
Lowry will also have fond memories of returning to Oakmont – he led the 2016 US Open at the iconic venue before a final day 76 let Dustin Johnson take glory.
Spieth won the US Open back in 2015Jordan Spieth 50/1
Spieth is nearly back to his 2015 best and would love to prove that at this year’s US Open.
The American claimed major glory at the infamous Chambers Bay event a decade ago but has struggled in his home open since.
Like Lowry, he hasn’t tasted victory this year but has been knocking on the door at a host of tournaments throughout the season.
He played well at The Masters in April and had a sniff of victory at Memorial last Sunday.
Spieth will also have an eye on the Ryder Cup qualification standings ahead of the event at Bethpage Black later this year.
Sepp Straka 50/1
Straka is enjoying a stunning breakout year.
The 32-year-old Austrian had had to wait for his chance at success, but he’s taking it with both hands now.
He has won The American Express and Truist Championship this year and has three other top ten finishes.
However, Straka’s fine form has not translated into the majors as he has missed the cut in both The Masters and the PGA Championship this summer.
Now, he’ll be hoping to replicate his brilliant PGA Tour play at Oakmont and take the next big step in his career.
Open champion Smith will want to remind the golf world of his talentsGettyCameron Smith 70/1
2022 Open champion Smith has somewhat disappeared from the golfing limelight since his controversial move to LIV Golf.
The Australian was one of the very best in the world a few years ago when he followed up glory in The Players by beating Rory McIlroy to the Claret Jug at St Andrews.
But his move to LIV has signalled a downturn in fortunes, especially in the majors, missing the cut in his last three events.
However, his last big showing in a major was at the 2023 US Open, and he has performed well in his last three LIV tournaments.
Smith will now be eager to remind the golfing world of his talents at Oakmont.
Harris English 100/1
Another man in red-hot form, English is quietly having a stellar season, which could see him make Team USA’s Ryder Cup side come September.
English finished T2 at the PGA Championship, T12 at The Masters and has five other top 20 finishes this year.
His best week came with victory at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in January.
Torrey Pines is, of course, a US Open venue and English was third when the tournament was last held there in 2021.
The 35-year-old has never claimed major glory, but his play this year proves he is still more than capable of competing at the very highest level.
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