The third major of the year is here, and so is one of the toughest PGA DFS slates we’ll see all season. Welcome to US Open DFS week, where scoring is brutal, birdies are scarce and building winning lineups takes precision. The 2025 US Open heads to Oakmont Country Club, one of the more punishing venues these golfers will see. For PGA DFS players, this is a week where course fit, weather and player skillset matter just as much as raw scoring upside. In this breakdown, we’ll preview the course, monitor the PGA DFS weather, and give you a pricing-tiered list of PGA DFS picks that fit the challenge Oakmont presents.
US Open DFS Preview: Course History, Form & Weather
Course Overview: Oakmont Country Club
The PGA Tour once again becomes the center of the sporting world with the US Open set to tee off. This year, it returns to the storied Oakmont Country Club for what promises to be one of the toughest tests players will face all season.
Oakmont last hosted the US Open in 2016, when a winning score of -4 was enough to take home the trophy. Don’t be surprised if that’s more than enough again — this place is brutal.
- Par 70, ~7,300 yards
- Infamous for ultra-thick rough and penal fairway bunkers
- Lightning-fast, undulating greens
- Nearly 300-yard par-3 eighth hole — yes, a par 3
This isn’t a course that plays comically long, but it will absolutely expose any weak part of a player’s game. For DFS, finding the right mix of grinders and shot-makers across the pricing tiers will be key.
Top US Open PGA DFS Picks by Pricing Tier
Upper Tier
Jon Rahm ($10,200)
Yes, Scottie Scheffler is and should be the favorite — but at $14,400, his price is extreme, even if justified. Rahm is still one of the most capable players in the world, LIV event questions aside. He finished 14th at the Masters and eighth at the PGA Championship, and was in contention late at Valhalla before stumbling on Sunday.
Rahm is already a US Open champion and is built to handle what Oakmont demands: Elite tee-to-green play, touch around the greens and confidence with the short putts that will define this week. He has that extra gear that few players possess, and his salary offers some leverage.
Patrick Cantlay ($9,300)
It’s been a frustrating run for Cantlay backers at majors, and a missed cut at the PGA added fuel to the fire . Still, he bounced back with a 12th at Memorial and remains one of the most consistent drivers on Tour, even without elite distance.
His around-the-green game has been shaky — he’s lost strokes in that category in six straight events — and that’s a concern at Oakmont. But Cantlay does have a strong US Open record, including a third place last year and four straight top-15s at this major. As a DFS play, he’s a solid second or third piece in balanced builds, and his ownership will likely reflect his volatile profile.
Mid-Tier
Tommy Fleetwood ($8,800)
Fleetwood continues to defy logic with how often he contends without ever closing the deal. That said, he’s always been most comfortable in major championship conditions — especially at the US Open.
He’s gained on approach in seven straight starts, and his streaky putting can provide the necessary upside. While he must avoid the blow-up holes like everyone else, Fleetwood’s overall consistency and US Open pedigree make him a strong option in all formats.
Tyrrell Hatton ($7,600)
Here is another LIV player on the list but one with real potential. Hatton was excellent at Augusta, finishing 14th despite a poor putting week. His experience on tough Euro Tour tracks (wind, firm conditions, hazards galore) gives him a real edge in chaotic setups like Oakmont.
His US Open record is a mixed bag, but the mid-$7,000 price makes him a high-upside value. If he makes the cut, he’s the type of grinder who can climb the leaderboard with a steady weekend.
Value Tier
Cameron Young ($6,500)
This one’s risky — but risk is necessary if you’re playing Scheffler or loading up at the top.
Young nearly won last week in Canada, falling just short in regulation after bogeying the par-5 18th. Still, he showed his game is trending in the right direction. His distance off the tee is a major asset, but it won’t be enough alone — he must improve the irons and avoid a cold putter.
The good news is Young’s putting has been trending better, and $6,500 is a fantastic price. He’s likely to be popular after his near win, but he remains one of the strongest low-end tournament values on the board.
US Open DFS Weather Report
(Weather updates TBD early in the week — monitor forecasts daily.)
Oakmont can play even tougher with wind, firm conditions or rain-impacted rough. As we approach lock, keep an eye on:
- Wind forecasts during wave times (a.m./p.m. split could matter)
- Rain totals (which affect rough length and green receptiveness)
- Firm vs. soft conditions (critical for iron play and scoring)
