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Scheffler Favored as U.S. Open Field Locks In at Tough Shinnecock Hills

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler pursues a career Grand Slam while course changes, Brooks Koepka's hand injury, betting markets and simulation models set the tournament tone

Jun 12, 2026; Caledon, Ontario, CAN; Brooks Koepka plays a bunker shot on the eighth hole during the second round of the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2026; Caledon, Ontario, CAN; Aaron Rai hits his tee shot at the 13th hole during the second round of the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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Jun 5, 2026; Dublin, Ohio, USA; Scottie Scheffler lines up a putt on the 18th green during the second round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Organizers finalized the 156‑player field ahead of the June 18–21 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, with six late entrants added to complete the roster.
  • Scottie Scheffler is the pre‑tournament betting favorite at about +550 as he seeks the one major missing from his résumé.
  • Brooks Koepka’s status is uncertain after he withdrew from the RBC Canadian Open with a hand issue that left him unable to grip a club, casting doubt on his start at Shinnecock.
  • The USGA has set Shinnecock at roughly 7,440 yards and par 70 with wider fairways and slower greens to curb extreme scoring, preserving the course’s reputation as one of golf’s toughest tests.
  • Analysts and oddsmakers are leaning on computer models and betting markets that simulated the event thousands of times to highlight favorites, name fades and surface longshot contenders who could upset expectations.