Scottie Scheffler looks to complete career Grand Slam at U.S. Open
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Scottie Scheffler aims for the final leg of the career Grand Slam at the U.S. Open scheduled for June 18-21 at Shinnecock Hills. With a rich history as a major championship venue, Shinnecock has faced scrutiny for its course conditions in previous events. Players, including Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, noted adjustments like wider fairways and potentially slower greens this year. The USGA is focused on improving the course setup to balance challenges and avoid past issues that led to complaints during previous tournaments.
- •Scheffler seeks to become the seventh player to complete the Grand Slam.
- •Shinnecock Hills has hosted the U.S. Open multiple times, with mixed results.
- •Wider fairways and slower greens are expected for this year's tournament.
- •Previous tournaments at Shinnecock faced intense scrutiny for course conditions.
- •McIlroy recently completed his own career Grand Slam in April 2025.
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"Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, seeking a career Grand Slam with a victory in this week's 126th US Open, tested himself in windy afternoon conditions Monday as practice began at Shinnecock.Oddsmakers darling Scheffler can become only the seventh golfer to complete a career Grand Slam with a victory on Sunday, his 30th birthday.
"World number one Scottie Scheffler will try to become the seventh golfer to complete the career Grand Slam by winning the 126th US Open, which starts Thursday at Shinnecock Hills."Winning the career Grand Slam, I think that's something any golfer would dream of," Scheffler said last year.
"The stars could align for Scottie Scheffler at Shinnecock Hills this week, with the 29-year-old able to complete the final leg of his career Grand Slam and become only the seventh player in history to do so, should he claim victory at the US Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:45 PM2026 U.S. Open: Scottie Scheffler could complete career Grand Slam on his 30th birthday
Scottie Scheffler looks to complete the career Grand Slam at the U.S. Open.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 8:16 PMScottie Scheffler bids at U.S. Open for a Grand Slam, having already 'overachieved'
Scottie Scheffler can become the seventh man to complete a career Grand Slam.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 10:38 PMWinds batter Shinnecock as US Open practice begins
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, seeking a career Grand Slam with a victory in this week's 126th US Open, tested himself in windy afternoon conditions Monday as practice began at Shinnecock.Oddsmakers darling Scheffler can become only the seventh golfer to complete a career Grand Slam with a victory on Sunday, his 30th birthday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 3:17 PMCan Scottie Scheffler complete career Grand Slam in first try?
As Scottie Scheffler attempts to etch his name into golf history at Shinnecock, here's how the six players before him did in their first shot at completing the career Grand Slam.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 1:24 AMScheffler seeks career Slam with US Open win at Shinnecock
World number one Scottie Scheffler will try to become the seventh golfer to complete the career Grand Slam by winning the 126th US Open, which starts Thursday at Shinnecock Hills."Winning the career Grand Slam, I think that's something any golfer would dream of," Scheffler said last year.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 8:15 PMScottie Scheffler eyes career Grand Slam at U.S. Open, as Shinnecock aims to avoid recent history
So much history is involved when the U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills, the only golf club to host this major championship in three centuries.
- Sky Sports—Will Scheffler fulfil his career Grand Slam destiny with US Open win?
The stars could align for Scottie Scheffler at Shinnecock Hills this week, with the 29-year-old able to complete the final leg of his career Grand Slam and become only the seventh player in history to do so, should he claim victory at the US Open.
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