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Scheffler Pursues Career Grand Slam at Wind‑Whipped Shinnecock as Koepka’s Spot Remains Uncertain

USGA setup plus drying winds and very fast greens are expected to force conservative play and reward precise course management.

Jun 14, 2026; Caledon, Ontario, CAN; Matt Fitzpatrick hits his tee shot at the second hole during the final round of the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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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
Credit: USGA/Kathryn Riley

Overview

  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler enters the U.S. Open as the early betting favorite and will try to become only the seventh man to complete a career Grand Slam when the tournament finishes on Sunday.
  • Brooks Koepka withdrew from the final round of the RBC Canadian Open with a hand injury, and that issue has left his participation at Shinnecock in doubt.
  • Practice rounds have been blustery with dense rough and lightning‑fast greens, conditions players say will raise scores and make putting and course management critical.
  • The 156‑player field was completed when JT Poston and Bud Cauley qualified and five alternates were added, and organizers built a temporary Long Island Rail Road platform while urging fans to use public transport to ease traffic.
  • European winners earlier this season and several in‑form players give longshots strong credence, so while Scheffler is favored the tournament’s setup increases the chance of surprise contenders and volatile scoring.