Big names confirmed for U.S. Open at Chambers Bay

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. — Many of the biggest names in golf are on the list of competitors for the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place.

On June 15, 2015, Chambers Bay will welcome the U.S. Open as it comes to the Pacific Northwest for the very first time in its history.

Renovations are now underway to elevate the course to USGA form.

This week CBS Sports released a full list of PGA golfers attending the U.S. Open along with their perceived odds of taking home the trophy.

Here's a look at the full list courtesy of CBS Sports.

Favorites

• Rory McIlroy: 11-2
• Jordan Spieth: 7-1

 Other favorites 

• Tiger Woods: 14-1
• Adam Scott: 16-1
• Dustin Johnson: 16-1
• Phil Mickelson: 20-1

Fringe favorites

• Jason Day: 22-1
• Justin Rose: 22-1
• Henrik Stenson: 25-1
• Rickie Fowler: 25-1
• Sergio Garcia: 25-1

Others:

• Bubba Watson: 28-1
• Martin Kaymer: 28-1
• Jimmy Walker: 33-1
• Matt Kuchar: 33-1
• Patrick Reed: 33-1
• Brooks Koepka: 40-1
• Hideki Matsuyama: 40-1
• Jim Furyk: 40-1
• Graeme McDowell: 50-1
• Keegan Bradley: 50-1

A concern with the tournament being at Chambers Bay  for those who live near the course traffic. However, a transportation plan aims to make things easier on residents as well as spectators. During the tournament 300 buses will provide free transportation to Chambers Bay from the state fairgrounds in Puyallup and at Fort Steilacoom Park.

The 2015 U.S. Open takes place at Chambers Bay on June 15-21, 2015. Tickets went on sale to the public starting June 9, 2014 and are available for purchase at the U.S. Open website.  And for more on the Chambers Bay course and more details on this year's U.S. Tournament click here.

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