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The US Open 2024 concluded at Pinehurst Golf Course No.2 on Sunday, June 16th. Bryson DeChambeau won the tournament by making an incredible up-and-down par from the bunker. He shot 6-under for the event and won his second US Open by a stroke with Rory McIlroy finishing just a stroke behind.
Bryson was one of the favorites to win the tournament, with 10-1 odds leading up to the event. However, a few golfers have overperformed their odds at the US Open 2024, as not many people believed they would perform this well at Pinehurst Golf Course No.2.
Let's have a look at 5 golfers who overperformed their odds at the US Open 2024.
Five golfers who overperformed at the US Open 2024
1. Matthieu Pavon
Matthieu Pavon performed consistently since day one at the US Open 2024. He carded -3 on Thursday, followed by an even par to make the cut. Pavon scored -1 on the moving day and started the final round four strokes behind the leader. However, with +1 on Sunday, he eventually finished solo fifth, his best finish in Major Championships.
Not many people backed the French golfer to perform well this week, as his odds going into the tournament were 250-1. However, the 31-year-old showcased his golfing prowess on what was a rather challenging course.
2. Davis Thompson
The young 25-year-old golfer made it to the weekend in a Major Championship for the first time. His T9 finish at the US Open 2024 surprised everyone, as Davis Thompson had odds of 225-1 going into the event. He carded -2 and was tied for ninth place along with Sam Burns and Corry Conners.
Moreover, with a top-10 finish, Thompson has reserved his spot for the 2025 US Open, as there is an exemption for golfers finishing in the top 10 the previous season.
3. Thomas Detry
Thomas Detry finished T14 for the event as he carded +2 for the event. This is also his best finish at the US Open Championship. Despite finishing T4 at the 2024 PGA Championship, his odds going into the third Major Championship of the year were 125-1.
His odds this week were similar to Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, and Phil Mickelson. However, the Belgian golfer outperformed everyone and finished T14 for the event.
4. Russell Henley
Russell Henley made his best finish at the US Open Championship. Compared to other golfers in this list, his odds were slightly better at 90-1, but he still overperformed, finishing T7 at the event.
The 35-year-old golfer made his only second top-10 finish in a Major Championship thanks to his incredible 67 on Sunday. Henley scored -3 on the final day to finish -2 for the event on a challenging course.
5. Neal Shipley
Neal Shipley earned the low-amateur honors at the Pinehurst as he finished T26. He was the highest-ranked amateur golfer in the field, with a score of +6 for the event. Being an amateur golfer, the 23-year-old had odds of 500-1 going into the US Open 2024.
Shipley battled against all odds on a daunting course, where many top golfers struggled with their game.
