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Scottie Scheffler seeks U.S. Open win amid career Grand Slam pursuit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:13 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Scottie Scheffler seeks U.S. Open win amid career Grand Slam pursuit

Summary

Scottie Scheffler prepares for the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, aiming for his third major title. Scheffler has previously expressed that while winning the Grand Slam is a significant achievement, his primary motivation is personal improvement rather than accolades. He has been a top competitor, with recent finishes including three runner-up spots this year. Rory McIlroy praised the challenging course, highlighting its requirements for strategic play. Scheffler has played the U.S. Open nine times, with his best finish being a runner-up in 2022.

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By the Numbers

•Scottie Scheffler seeks his first U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills.
•He emphasizes personal growth over the desire for a Grand Slam.
•Rory McIlroy calls Shinnecock the best championship test in golf.
•Scheffler has nine U.S. Open appearances with a best finish of second.
•He has one win in 2026 and multiple near-top finishes this year.

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10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Scheffler is chasing a career Grand Slam at the US Open. It's not what motivates him

What they're saying

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Not since Woods has anyone completed the career Grand Slam in his first attempt, at least not in the modern era that dates to 1960 when it became a thing in professional golf. Woods took only 35 days between his epic 15-shot victory in the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and his eight-shot victory in the British Open at St. Andrews. Scheffler reached the cusp of the career slam when he overwhelmed yet another field at the British Open at Royal Portrush.
— Yahoo Sportsby DOUG FERGUSON

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