Tiger Woods may not be at Torrey Pines this week, but the 15-time major champion will always be synonymous with the venue primarily because of his epic win at the 2008 U.S. Open.

The 45-year-old’s heroics that week at Torrey Pines will never be forgotten, as Woods defied all the odds on a fractured leg to win his 14th major.

To honor that victory, the USGA and city of San Diego will host a ceremony today, which will include the unveiling of a plaque celebrating Woods’ stunning 12-foot putt to force a playoff at the 2008 U.S. Open.

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The ceremony will be hosted by San Diego mayor Todd Gloria, San Diego city council president Jennifer Campbell and United States Golf Association president Stu Francis and will take place at Torrey Pines’ 18th green.

 

Bryson DeChambeau will begin the defence of his U.S. Open title tomorrow at Torrey Pines amid an ongoing feud with Brooks Koepka.

The 27-year-old began receiving the heckling shouts of “Brooksy” at the Memorial where it was reported that fans participating in the shouts were being removed from the course by security.

At Torrey Pines this week, Bryson has been discussing the “Brooksy” shouts as well as the fans involved, as the rivalry between the two shows no signs of cooling off.

“I’m always going to be trying to play my game and not really worry too much about what other people are doing. I think there are just times where, if it gets outside the scope of just integrity and honour, yeah, that can get a little interesting.

At the same point in time, all of it’s been good fun. It’s been fun. Shoot, to be honest, people saying Brooksy’s name out there, I love it. I think it’s hilarious.”

The pair have been kept apart for the opening two rounds of the event, much to the disappointment of many fans. However, Bryson is already thinking ahead to the weekend, where a blockbuster pairing could grab plenty of new eyeballs.

“There’s a point where it’s great banter,. I personally love it. I think that, as time goes on, I hope on the weekend we can play against each other and compete. I think it would be fun and would be great for the game.”

The U.S. Open is here, and for those who want to raise the stakes a little this week, BetOnline.ag has an array of markets for punters to get stuck into ahead of the year’s third major.

Check out the full list below courtesy of BetOnline.ag. Also, check out the outright odds for the 2021 U.S. Open here.

First Time US Open Winner?

Yes: +240 (12/5)

No: -350 (2/7)

Winning margin?

Play-off: +325 (13/4)

1 shot: +225 (9/4)

2 shots: +350 (7/2)

3 shots: +500 (5/1)

4 shots or more: +350 (7/2)

Winning nationality?

USA: -175 (4/7)

Non-US: +135 (27/20)

Will there be a playoff?

Yes: +325 (10/3)

No: -450 (2/9)

Playoff involving three or more players?

Yes: +1200 (12/1)

No: -3300 (1/33)

Hole-in-one during tournament?

Yes: +120 (6/5)

No: -160 (8/13)

Hole-in-one during Round 1?

Yes: +600 (6/1)

No: -1500 (-1500)

Round 1 leading score?

Over 65.5: -160 (8/13)

Under 65.5: +130 (13/10)

Tournament winning score?

Over 279.5: -130 (3/4)

Under 279.5: = +100 (Evens)

Highest round score?

Over 86.5: -130 (3/4)

Under 86.5: +100 (Even)

Lowest round score?

Over 65.5: -150 (4/6)

Under 65.5: +120 (6/5)

Cut Line?

Over 147.5: +100 (Even)

Under 147.5: -130 (3/4)

Players under Par?

Over 6.5: -130 (3/4)

Under 6.5: +100 (Even)

Highest Round 1 Score?

Over 86.5: -105 (20/21)

Under 86.5: -110 (10/11)

Left-handed winner?

Yes: +1200 (12/1)

No: -5000 (1/50)

Any player four rounds in the 60s?

Yes: +3300 (33/1)

No: -20000 (1/200)

Wire-to-wire winner?

Yes: +700 (7/1)

No: -2000 (1/20)

54 hole leader to win tournament?

Yes: -120 (5/6)

No: -120 (5/6)

Length of final shot?

Over 3.5 feet: -120 (5/6)

Under 3.5 feet: -120 (5/6)

Flagship left in for winning putt?

Yes: +2000 (20/1)

No: -10000 (1/100)

Winners score on 72nd hole?

Birdie or better: +160 (8/5)

Par: -175 (4/7)

Bogey or Worse: +800 (8/1)