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Scheffler odds-on for Grand Slam as Koepka injured.

6/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler enters the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills as the odds-on favorite despite only one tour win this season.
A win would give Scheffler a career Grand Slam, joining six golfers who have captured all four majors.
Brooks Koepka withdrew from the Canadian Open with an injury, prompting USGA officials to adjust the Shinnecock Hills setup after the 2018 event produced no sub-par scores.

History

Historical Context

After Tiger Woods’ 15-stroke victory at the 2000 U.S. Open—prompting the USGA to begin “Tiger-proofing” course layouts—as part of its ongoing effort to preserve competitive balance, the USGA later staged the 2002 “People’s Open” at public Bethpage and continued adjustments. In 2026, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will face the freshly altered layout.

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Story summary

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler enters the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills as the odds-on favorite despite only one tour win this season.
A win would give Scheffler a career Grand Slam, joining six golfers who have captured all four majors.
Brooks Koepka withdrew from the Canadian Open with an injury, prompting USGA officials to adjust the Shinnecock Hills setup after the 2018 event produced no sub-par scores.

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