Scottie Scheffler targets U.S. Open for career grand slam chance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Scottie Scheffler, ranked No. 1 in golf, heads into the U.S. Open in Southampton seeking to become the seventh golfer to achieve a career grand slam, having already won three major championships. Scheffler's chance follows Rory McIlroy's grand slam victory in 2025. Completing the feat could elevate his career earnings, as he currently ranks third all-time behind Tiger Woods and McIlroy, both of whom have surpassed $100 million in earnings. This week’s U.S. Open purse is yet to be revealed, but Scheffler's ongoing pursuit comes after McIlroy recently had high viewership for his Masters victories, highlighting the growth potential for golf.
- •Scheffler has won the Masters, PGA Championship, and Open Championship.
- •He would join McIlroy and Woods in reaching a career grand slam this century.
- •The U.S. Open purses are not yet announced; last year's winner earned $4.3 million.
- •Only Scheffler, Woods, and McIlroy have surpassed $100 million in career earnings.
- •A win could allow Scheffler to surpass McIlroy this summer.
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler Eyes Grand Slam, Tiger’s Career Earnings Record
"Scottie Scheffler has won three of the four majors.
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