US Open 2023 betting tips: Outside bets for major glory in Hollywood from Bryson DeChambeau to a superb amateur

The US Open is traditionally one of the hardest tournaments in golf to win which means some lesser names have sprung a surprise.

Such is the difficulty of the major, the best in the game can come unstuck and allow an underdog to emerge from the field and clinch glory.

England’s Matt Fitzpatrick did just that in Brookline last summer, claiming a stunning victory against a stellar field.

Other unfancied winners in the past include Gary Woodland, Martin Kaymer and Graeme McDowell.

Now, another 156-strong line-up will take on the daunting test of Los Angeles Country Club for the 123rd edition of the US Open.

Outside tips to win the 2023 US Open

Spieth is currently ranked 10th in the world and has been trending in the right direction for several months now.

The 2015 US Open champion enjoyed a stunning period of dominance earlier in his career but then suffered a dramatic drop off in form and confidence. 

He has been battling back ever since, winning the Valero Texas Open and RBC Heritage in recent years.

But it’s now time to see Spieth return to the winner’s circle at the very top of the game and LA may well prove the perfect place to do so.

If the 29-year-old can control his tee shots and produce more of that Spieth magic around the greens, he could well be on his way to a fourth major title.

Hideki Matsuyama 33/1

Matsuyama struggled to adjust to life as a major champion following his historic win at the Masters in 2021.

In his eight majors since that victory, he has claimed just one top ten finish.

But there have been signs recently that the Japanese superstar is rediscovering his very best.

Matsuyama has performed well at The Players and Memorial so far this season, two very tricky tournaments.

Now, he’ll be looking to break new ground and become the first Asian player to win the US Open.

Bryson DeChambeau 50/1

The divisive DeChambeau reminded everyone of his talents with a T4 finish at the PGA Championship last month.

Now with LIV, the bulky American is yet to win on the breakaway tour.

But his performance at Oak Hill proved he still has what it takes to be a force at the top of the game.

DeChambeau produced an awesome display of power when he blasted his way to US Open victory at Winged Foot in 2020.

He has since added some nuance to his game and he’ll be looking to become the second LIV star to claim major glory following Brooks Koepka’s PGA masterclass.

Tyrell Hatton 50/1

Hatton has enjoyed a fine season so far with a host of impressive performances at big tournaments.

But he is yet to add to his sole PGA Tour win - the 2020 Arnold Palmer Invitational.

But a second at The Players, a third at the Wells Fargo and a fifth at the Byrson Nelson shows he’s heading in the right direction to claim another victory.

Hatton is yet to produce his best at the majors with his top finish being a T5 at the 2016 Open.

But if he can bring all his skills together, and keep his cool for all four days in Hollywood, this could be his breakthrough tournament.

Rickie Fowler 80/1

Another player who suffered a dramatic drop off in his career is Fowler.

The 34-year-old was one of the very best in the game throughout 2014 and 2015 and crowned it by winning The Players.

He has also finished in the top three at all four of the majors during his career without ever quite getting over the line.

Fowler then faded and his career stalled but he has been working hard and is starting to reclaim his former brilliance.

He has put in a number of impressive performances in recent weeks and could well mix it with the best once again in LA.

Sam Bennett 200/1

Not since Johnny Goodman and Bobby Jones in 1930s has an amateur claimed US Open glory.

Jack Nicklaus went close to doing so in the 1960 tournament won by Arnold Palmer but now, perhaps, we could see another amateur defy the odds.

The gap between the professional game and the amateur ranks is far smaller these days with college players competing at such a high level.

Sam Bennett is one of those star youngsters and was brilliant at the Masters in April.

He was third after the opening two rounds before eventually finishing an impressive T16 at Augusta.

The reigning US Amateur champion also made the cut in Brookline last year.

While just making the weekend again would be brilliant, the 23-year-old may well have his sights set on doing a whole lot better.