Us Open Golf

US Open Golf Championship Betting Guide 2012

Rory McIlroy will head into the 2012 US Open looking to defend the Major he won so emphatically in 2011. However, he will face tough competition from the usual suspects Lee Westwood, Luke Donald, Phil Mickelson and of course Tiger Woods. This year's US Open will be played between 14th-17th June at The Olympic Club in San Francisco (California)

US Open Golf Odds

Betting on the US Open ihas proved to be extremely popular in recent years. Tiger Woods has been installed as the favourite in the US Open 2012 Odds but will face tough competition from McIlroy, Luke Donald and Lee Westwood. While America golf fans will be putting their faith in Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson. Graeme McDowell was the 2010 US Open Champion and he will be aiming to be right in the midst of the action come the final day's play.

US Open Betting Specials

Golf is one of the most popular sports for betting on as the nature of the game lends itself superbly to anyone who enjoys betting. In our US Open Betting section we have a number of cracking betting specials for you to get involved in. The US Open is now one of the biggest sports betting events of the year and as a result bookmakers are offering a number of attractive bets.

Having a bet on a player to win the Championship is a great way to add to the excitement and enjoyment of watching all four days play whilst being in with a chance of making a nice profit. The bookmakers always offer US Open Odds on many different betting opportunities as well as offering US Open Free Bets in the run up to the majors.

US Open Championship Players

The world's best golfers will fight it out at the visually stunning Olympic Club in San Francisco (California) for the chance to win the prestigous major and pocket a cool $1,260,000 in prize money. In our US Open Player section we provide you with a guide to the top players aiming to make an impact in June. There will be information on form, odds and their previous records at the major.

US Open Form Guide

When placing a bet on a golfer at a major it is vital that you check out their cTiger Woodsurrent form leading into the event. It is no use picking a golfer who excelled back in 2005 but hasn't achieved anything noteworthy since. Our US Open Form Guide will give you a good idea of which players are peaking at the right time.

The 2012 season has only just begun and players will be looking to get a win or two under their belt before the Majors come around. Englishman Robert Rock has got off to a bright start after winning his maiden title in Abu Dhabi.

US Open 2012 Golf Venue - The Olympic Club

The 2012 US Open will take place at The Olympic Club in San Francisco (California). It is one of the most famous courses in the world and one that punters love to get involved with, and this year will be no different. It will be the fifth US Open that the course has hosted, with the last being in 1998.

The tournament has been won by some of the biggest names in the history of golf and whilst the US Open venue changes each year the main characteristics of the chosen course remain similar. The course will always be longer than any of the other majors, which puts a strong emphasis on powerful and accurate driving.