Scottie Scheffler downplays career grand slam motivation ahead of the 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills, where he could make history on his 30th birthday.

Shinnecock Hills is a totally different test from most American major championship venues. It’s a links course, with undulations everywhere, ensnaring fescue rough, and howling wind blowing through the hills.

Scheffler has a chance to complete the career Grand Slam in his first attempt, something only done in the modern era by Tiger Woods.

Scottie Scheffler enters the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills as a favorite (or co-favorite) for a 15th straight major as he seeks to complete the career Grand Slam.

The two players do it so differently, and yet they have gotten to — and stayed at — the same place. The top. The ingredients creating their stark contrast make watching Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy fascinating and draw you to them.

Scottie Scheffler has the career Grand Slam in his sights at the US Open this week. Scheffler, who has been at Shinnecock Hills all week working hard on his game, is the strong favorite to win the US Open.

The comparisons with Tiger Woods began a few years ago when Scottie Scheffler started to separate himself by miles over the rest of golf with alarming control of his shots from tee-to-green that resulted in big wins and a No.

Scottie Scheffler enters the 126th playing of the U.S. Open as one of the leading favorites to win the event. If Scheffler is able to come out victorious at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club this weekend, he’ll become the seventh man in history to complete the career Grand Slam.