Adam Scott is on a roll this year, and after a top-10 at this event last season, he might be the most sure thing in the field this week.
It was just a matter of time before Justin Rose had a breakthrough in the majors. And it won't be his last major, either.
If Bubba Watson has finally tired of the mediocrity he's shown since his Masters win, this week offers him an opportunity to get back on track.
Chez Reavie jumped up 14 spots on the Reshuffle List after a string of strong finishes during the last month on the PGA Tour.
Can Bubba Watson keep his spurs from jingling and jangling long enough to content at this week's U.S. Open? Find out in the Barometer.
Padraig Harrington looks to continue his momentum from the St. Jude to this week's U.S. Open.
Phil Mickelson is no stranger to U.S. Open layouts, and he's in good shape entering this week, but can he capture another major?
Does this U.S. Open set up well for Graeme McDowell? Or will Tiger Lindy Hop his way to another major victory? RotoWire golf writers sat down to answer those questions and more.
Tiger Woods might not be running hot entering this week's U.S. Open, but he has the shotmaking skills necessary to win at Merion.
Matt Kuchar's fantastic season has him squarely in the Player of the Year discussion, and U.S. Open could give him even more reason to smile.
Brandt Snedeker hasn't faded since his early season success, but a watered-down field this week might be a recipe for his revival.
Dustin Johnson captured the St. Jude last season, and he's back this season looking for a repeat.
Matt Kuchar is rounding into form nicely, and his game sounds like a good recipe for U.S. Open contention.
There's no denying that Tiger Woods has had his way with the Muirfield Village Country Club course.
Tiger Woods owns the Memorial as a five-time winner, but can anyone (Rory McIlroy?) catch him this week?
When you open with a course-record 60, you're supposed to win, but Keegan Bradley has had a quietly effective year this season.
Colonial hasn't change much since the days when Ben Hogan commanded the course in Forth Worth, Texas.
If Zach Johnson is to turn his season around, it likely will be this week at Colonial where he has dominated recently.