Scottie Scheffler Eyes U.S. Open Grand Slam Bid at Shinnecock Hills

World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler is set to play the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, the final tournament he needs to complete a career Grand Slam. A win would make him only the sixth player in history to capture all four major titles, joining the likes of Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

Scheffler downplays the milestone, saying majors are “not my motivation” and that he simply wants to be the best version of himself. He previously captured the Open Championship and the PGA Championship in 2025 and regards the U.S. Open as another challenge rather than a career endpoint. His relaxed attitude contrasts with McIlroy’s decade‑long pursuit of the same feat, highlighting a generational shift in how top golfers view legacy achievements.