DJ listed as heavy favorite after opening-round 69
Dustin Johnson entered Thursday as the favorite to win the U.S. Open, and the 2016 Champion continues to hold that distinction after an opening-round 69 left him in a four-way tie for the lead.
Johnson's 1-under total left him standing alongside Ian Poulter, Scott Piercy, and Russell Henley for top spot, and the oddsmakers have listed him at 5-2 to win his second career major.
Despite their standing, the co-leaders don't follow Johnson on the betting board, as Justin Rose, who sits two strokes back at 1-over, is listed at 11-2, while Henrik Stenson is 12-1 at the same score.
Poulter is next at 16-1, and Rickie Fowler rounds out the top-5 at 18-1, sitting four shots off the pace at 3-over.
| Player | Score | Place | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Johnson | -1 | T-1 | 5-2 |
| Justin Rose | +1 | T-6 | 11-2 |
| Henrik Stenson | +1 | T-6 | 12-1 |
| Ian Poulter | -1 | T-1 | 16-1 |
| Rickie Fowler | +3 | T-19 | 18-1 |
| Justin Thomas | +4 | T-37 | 25-1 |
| Russell Henley | -1 | T-1 | 28-1 |
| Alex Noren | +2 | T-13 | 33-1 |
| Jason Dufner | E | 5th | 33-1 |
| Scott Piercy | -1 | T-1 | 33-1 |
| Byeong Hun An | +1 | T-6 | 33-1 |
| Brandt Snedeker | +2 | T-13 | 40-1 |
| Patrick Reed | +3 | T-19 | 40-1 |
| Paul Casey | +3 | T-19 | 40-1 |
Weather conditions are set to improve Friday with the wind dying down, so players that aren't near the top of the betting board could vault back into contention with a strong round.
(Odds courtesy: Bovada)