Brooks Keopka won 2 back to back editions of US Open golf tournament in 2017 and 2018. Brooks was very near to make a hat-trick, in 2019 edition but he fell short and finished in the second place. In the history of golf, no one could win the US open for three consecutive times. Gary Woodland took the lead on the second day and the remaining days were wire-to-wire for him. Gary finished 13 under par and two times defending champion finished 10 under par for the second place.
The US Open Golf Championship 2020 is going to be held in Mamaroneck, New York at Winged Foot Golf Club. Winged Foot is a par 70 course having a length of 7264 yards; 6642 meters. Prize money will be the same; $12.5 million; the highest cash in any golf tournament in the world. The winner is going to grab a total of $22,50,000; 18% of the total prize money. Winged Foot has only 2 par 5 holes and lengthy par 4 holes make this course suitable for the long hitters like Dustin Johnson, Rory, and Keopka.
Although Keopka finished second this year, he is still the top runner for the upcoming event at Winged Foot Golf Club, he has shown his form when he made 4 birdies on the first five holes on the final day. Keopka has a record of winning 4 major titles in 23 months, with two US Open titles and two PGA championships. It looks like Tiger Woods has actually past his prime as he missed the cut in PGA Championship a few days after winning his 15th major tournament at Augusta Golf Club, but he is good to surprise any top player on any golf course. Justin Rose is another top dog for US 2020 as he was neck to neck with Gary Woodland and has shown his abilities at many tournaments where he was a stroke or two behind the leader. Dustin Johnson; the longest tee shot hitter of the era, he is in a good position to make a statement. He can manage the length of long par four holes with his straight and lengthy tee shots. Phil Mickelson who has the most runner-up record in the tournament - 6 times; 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2013 - could lift his maiden trophy in the tournament to remove the tag of Choker of the US Open. Rory McIlroy won this tournament in 2011 with a record 16 under par finish, although he could not win any tournament for long, he cannot be counted off. With his carry 300+ shot, he can score early birdies to take a lead on the initial stage of the match.