3 sleeper picks to win the 2023 U.S. Open, including Patrick Reed at 80/1

The best players in the world have arrived at Los Angeles Country Club in California for the 2023 U.S. Open, the third men’s major championship of the year.

Matt Fitzpatrick enters the week as the defending champion thanks to his win over Will Zalatoris and Scottie Scheffler at The Country Club outside Boston last season. Fitzpatrick added another win to his resume earlier this year at the RBC Heritage.

World No. 1 Scheffler is the clear betting favorite at +700 followed by Masters champion Jon Rahm at +1100 and PGA winner Brooks Koepka at +1200.

Big names have dominated major championships for the last few seasons, but that doesn’t mean a longshot can’t win in the City of Angels.

Here are three sleeper picks for the 2023 U.S. Open.

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Adam Scott (80/1, Caesars Sportsbook)

Adam Scott plays his shot from the second tee during the third round of the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

Last 5 PGA Tour starts (most recent first): T-9, T-29 (PGA Championship),  T-8, T-5 and T-31

Last 5 U.S. Open finishes (most recent first): T-14, T-35, T-38, T-7 and MC

Patrick Reed (80/1, Caesars Sportsbook and BetMGM)

Patrick Reed tees off on the 12th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports)

Last 5 worldwide starts (most recent first): 39th, T-18 (PGA Championship), 12th, 14th and 3rd

Last 5 U.S. Open finishes (most recent first): T-49, T-19, T-13, T-32 and 4th

Denny McCarthy (100/1)

Denny McCarthy watches his tee shot on 10 during the final round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch)

Last 5 PGA Tour starts (most recent first): 2nd, MC, T-29 (PGA Championship), T-8 and T-25

All 3 U.S. Open finishes (most recent first): T-7 (2022), MC (2016) and T-42 (2015)

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