Overview
- The U.S. Open begins Thursday, June 18, with a 156‑player field led by world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who is the betting favorite as he pursues a career Grand Slam.
- Shinnecock Hills will play about 7,440 yards as a par‑70 links course with firm greens, deep rough and variable coastal wind that the USGA expects will punish wayward shots.
- Pre‑tournament betting and previews heavily favor Scheffler while naming Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood and Xander Schauffele as key contenders.
- Broadcasters have published full coverage plans across NBC, USA Network, Peacock, NBCSN and the Golf Channel and the USGA will stream featured groups on USOpen.com and the USGA app while first‑round tee times list amateurs Jackson Herrington, Chase Kyes and former Vol Caleb Surratt.
- Shinnecock’s U.S. Open history points to high scores and tight leaderboards with only two past winners finishing under par there, so players are expected to adopt a conservative, ‘pick your battles’ strategy that prioritizes ball control and short‑game recovery.