Tiger Woods
Best U.S. Open Finish: Wins in 2000, 2002, 2008
Why he can win: He’s Tiger Woods, you know, the best player in the world. He’s already won our tournaments this year and needs to get to major win No. 15 if he’s going to catch Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 majors. He hasn’t won a major since 2009 when he beat Rocco Mediate in a playoff on one good leg.
Matt Kuchar
Best U.S. Open Finish: Tied for 6th in 2010
Why he can win: The former Georgia Tech standout is on a hot streak. He won on June 2 at the Memorial and finished runner up the week before. He’s placed in the top 10 six times in 14 events so far this season. But, he’s hit only 57.3 percent of the fairways this season and the rough will be penal this week.
Phil Mickelson
Best U.S. Open Finish: Second in 1999, 2002, 2004, T2 in 2009