Dustin Johnson is recovering in Florida from his Wednesday fall down a staircase, an accident that caused the 32-year-old to withdraw from the Masters.
According to his team, Johnson plans to return to golf next month – possibly at the Wells Fargo Championship from May 4-7 – and the injury is not considered a long-term worry. A sentiment the sharps in the bookie fraternity seem to share.
Johnson, the world No.1 and reigning US Open champ, is the 8/1 favourite for the 2017 championship. Johnson has won his past three tournaments, and has six top-10s in his past eight majors.
Right behind Johnson is Rory McIlroy (9/1), coming off his fourth consecutive top-10 at Augusta. Since winning the 2011 US Open at Congressional, the event has been a bit of a mixed bag for McIlroy, with two missed cuts and only one top-20. Following suit are Jordan Spieth (10/1), Jason Day (12/1), Hideki Matsuyama (15/1) and Masters runner-up Justin Rose (15/1).
Speaking of the green jacket, Sergio Garcia sits at 25/1, right behind fellow Spaniard Jon Rahm (20/1). Other notables include Rickie Fowler (25/1), Phil Mickelson (30/1), Justin Thomas (30/1) and, yes, Tiger Woods (100/1).
The 2017 US Open begins on June 15. The tournament is making its debut at Erin Hills, located 55 kilometres outside Milwaukee.
