2026 U.S. Open Betting Preview: Scheffler Chases the Career Grand Slam at Shinnecock

The 2026 U.S. Open brings the world's best players to one of the most iconic venues in golf. Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, is ready to test the field. This week is all about history. Scottie Scheffler takes his first crack at joining the exclusive club of players to complete the career grand slam. The Heavy Favorite Scheffler has not been as dominant in 2026 as we have grown accustomed to in recent years. He has won just once on the PGA Tour so far this season. Despite a months-long winning drought, Scheffler remains the clear favorite heading into the U.S. Open. He sits at 11/2 on the odds sheet. Bookmakers are not willing to give up his place as the clear number one in the world just yet. The Chasers The closest to Scheffler on the pre-tournament odds board is the man he is trying to join in the grand slam club. Rory McIlroy enters the week at 12/1 after capturing his second straight Masters earlier this year. McIlroy has made it clear that what motivates him now is making history and winning at the great venues of the game. Shinnecock Hills absolutely counts as one of those great venues. Right behind McIlroy is Jon Rahm at 13/1. The Spaniard returned to major contention for the first time in a year with his runner-up finish at the PGA Championship last month. Bryson DeChambeau finds himself further back at 25/1 after missing the cut in the first two majors of the year. SBA Takeaway Scheffler is the favorite for a reason, but 11/2 is a short price in a U.S. Open field at a venue as demanding as Shinnecock Hills. If you are looking for value, keep an eye on players who can grind out pars and avoid big numbers. The setup this week will punish mistakes severely. --- Related reading: - MLB Mid-June Market Watch: The Elite Tier Separates Itself - World Cup Day 7 Betting Preview: England vs Croatia Highlights the Board