Scheffler seeks career Grand Slam at U.S. Open in Shinnecock Hills
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Scottie Scheffler aims to make history at the U.S. Open, held June 16-18 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, as he turns 30 and seeks to become only the seventh golfer to achieve the career Grand Slam. Scheffler, the favorite at +455, has faced challenges this season, struggling with slow starts despite finishing consistently in the Top 15. He emphasizes the importance of driving accuracy on the tough Shinnecock course, known for its challenging conditions. Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm are also top contenders, with McIlroy finishing as runner-up in two recent U.S. Open tournaments.
- •Scheffler has finished second in two of his 2026 starts.
- •Rory McIlroy is the second favorite at +940.
- •Driving accuracy is crucial for success at Shinnecock.
- •Previous U.S. Open winners at Shinnecock have struggled to finish under par.
- •Tournament runs from June 16 to June 18, 2026.
- 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Scheffler career Slam chances blowing in Shinnecock winds
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — No.1 Scheffler chases US Open win and career Slam at windy Shinnecock
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — USGA have done Scottie Scheffler a big favor ahead of the US Open with the Grand Slam in his sights
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Scheffler Chases History As Shinnecock Promises Brutal U.S. Open Test
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler says what many people have got wrong about Shinnecock Hills ahead of the US Open
"Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy made final US Open preparations on Wednesday in the last practice session before a major showdown at formidable Shinnecock.It's also a course that can go from on the edge to over the top in terms of fairness, players mindful of claims the US Golf Association "lost the course" at Shinnecock in the 2004 and 2018 US Opens.
"Scottie Scheffler's chances of winning the US Open to complete a career Grand Slam might just come down to how the fickle winds of Shinnecock blow this weekend.Playing in the wind is extremely difficult and judging speed on putts when the wind is blowing that hard can be challenging," Scheffler said.
"Scottie Scheffler will make his first attempt to complete the career Grand Slam at the US Open this week. Shinnecock Hills is the venue for the 126th edition of the US Open, and Scheffler heads into the week as the favorite to win the tournament.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 1:14 AMScheffler career Slam chances blowing in Shinnecock winds
Scottie Scheffler's chances of winning the US Open to complete a career Grand Slam might just come down to how the fickle winds of Shinnecock blow this weekend.Playing in the wind is extremely difficult and judging speed on putts when the wind is blowing that hard can be challenging," Scheffler said.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 7:31 PMNo.1 Scheffler chases US Open win and career Slam at windy Shinnecock
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy made final US Open preparations on Wednesday in the last practice session before a major showdown at formidable Shinnecock.It's also a course that can go from on the edge to over the top in terms of fairness, players mindful of claims the US Golf Association "lost the course" at Shinnecock in the 2004 and 2018 US Opens.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 1:00 PMUSGA have done Scottie Scheffler a big favor ahead of the US Open with the Grand Slam in his sights
Scottie Scheffler will make his first attempt to complete the career Grand Slam at the US Open this week. Shinnecock Hills is the venue for the 126th edition of the US Open, and Scheffler heads into the week as the favorite to win the tournament.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 11:00 PMScheffler Chases History As Shinnecock Promises Brutal U.S. Open Test
Scottie Scheffler enters the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills as a favorite (or co-favorite) for a 15th straight major as he seeks to complete the career Grand Slam.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:30 PMScottie Scheffler says what many people have got wrong about Shinnecock Hills ahead of the US Open
Scottie Scheffler has suggested that anyone who thinks that driving accuracy is not important at this week’s US Open is in for a nasty surprise at Shinnecock Hills. Scheffler goes into the third major of the year as the big favourite.
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