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Scheffler Leads $22.5M US Open, Chasing Grand Slam

6/18/2026

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Summary

Scheffler Leads

No. 1 Scottie Scheffler leads the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, New York, June 18-21.
The purse rises to $22.5 million with a $4.5 million prize, versus $21.5 million and $4.3 million last year.
USGA will mist greens to target a Stimpmeter speed of 10.5, since 1995, on a course with winds 40 mph.
Scheffler and No. 2 Rory McIlroy pursue milestones, with Scheffler seeking a career Grand Slam and McIlroy chasing his U.S. Open win since 2011.

Summary

Scheffler Leads FedEx

Scheffler entered the U.S. Open leading the FedEx Cup points race despite an 11-event winless streak.
Strokes-gained approach rank slipped to 16th, raising reliance on short game and putting.
His first-round average of 69.92 this season exceeds his 67.5 final-round average by over two strokes.
He has remained inside the top 25 after each of his last 12 PGA Tour starts.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. Open began in 1895 at Newport Country Club and saw its first American champion in 1911. Shinnecock Hills hosted its third edition in 1995, where Corey Pavin won with a $350,000 share. By 2024 the USGA’s purse had grown to $21.5 million, illustrating the tournament’s expanding financial stakes.

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Scheffler Leads

No. 1 Scottie Scheffler leads the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, New York, June 18-21.
The purse rises to $22.5 million with a $4.5 million prize, versus $21.5 million and $4.3 million last year.
USGA will mist greens to target a Stimpmeter speed of 10.5, since 1995, on a course with winds 40 mph.
Scheffler and No. 2 Rory McIlroy pursue milestones, with Scheffler seeking a career Grand Slam and McIlroy chasing his U.S. Open win since 2011.

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