U.S. Open 2023: 1 of these 10 golfers will win at Los Angeles Country Club

June 14, 2023

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Many fans are thinking the same thing this week: Scottie Scheffler or Brooks Koepka are winning.

And, to be honest, it’s tough to blame them.

Those two players, along with Jon Rahm, seem like the heavy favorites to win the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club.

Rahm and Koepka are already major champions this season, as the Spaniard slipped on the green jacket in April while Koepka captured his third Wanamaker trophy last month at Oak Hill.

We’ve released several picks already this week, including our best bets and sleepers to keep an eye on.

However, our friends at For The Win believe one of these 10 players will hoist the hardware come Sunday in LA.

Brooks Koepka on the 12th green during a practice round ahead of the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports)

Let’s see: Dude’s won five majors, so you know he steps it up for the big ones. He won the 2023 PGA Championship just last month. So, yeah, if anyone should be among the favorites, it’s him.

Jon Rahm hits out of a bunker on the 14th green during a practice round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Los Angeles Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

He checks off a bunch of boxes: He’s won one of these. He’s won a major this year. Toss some of his recent results out the window. He’s always going to be on one of these lists until we see his week-to-week consistency go away.

Scottie Scheffler hits out of a bunker on the 16th green during a practice round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. (Photo: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports)

Do I need to list a resume here? Didn’t think so.

Rory McIlroy hits a tee shot on the 9th hole during a practice round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Los Angeles Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Wouldn’t it be the best storyline to see him go scorched Earth on the field after what’s gone down in golf lately? It’s a good reason as any to pick him.

Jordan Spieth and his caddie Michael Greller on the 11th tee during a practice round ahead of the 2023 U.S. Open. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports)

See that photo? That’s me trying to justify putting him on this list when a Bad Jordan Spieth day or two could doom him. But! Recent form shows a win is more than possible.

Tony Finau hits a tee shot on the 11th hole during a practice round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Los Angeles Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Bold? No way. We know what he does in majors, he’s been playing SO well this year … and the statheads are starting to take serious notice.

Xander Schauffele hits from the 17th tee during a practice round ahead of the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. (Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press)

He’s been knocking at the door for seemingly forever. This is the week when he barges in.

Cameron Smith plays a shot from a bunker during a practice round ahead of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at The Los Angeles Country Club. (Photo: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Forget the past U.S. Opens. He’s built for this and he’s been playing well of late.

Patrick Cantlay of the United States speaks to the media during a press conference during a practice round prior to the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at The Los Angeles Country Club on June 13, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Quickly becoming the “Guy Who’s Gonna Win One But When Will That Happen?” player. So, he’ll be on this list for most majors for a while.

Justin Thomas hits from the fairway on the 10th hole during a practice round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Go ahead, don’t believe in him at your own peril. Remember: His game is tailored for this kind of tournament.

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