Scottie Scheffler tells one truth and a lie ahead of what could be a historic US Open at Shinnecock Hills

Nobody better understands how monumental and historic Sunday at the 2026 U.S. Open could be for Scottie Scheffler than Scottie Scheffler himself. Yet, less than 48 hours before beginning his journey in the third major championship of the year, he put forth his best effort to downplay the enormity of the situation.

This week's test at Shinnecock Hills will, no matter how the leaderboard falls, forever be the site of Scheffler's first attempt at completing the career grand slam. If he were to find the winner's circle come Sunday...