SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Professional golfer Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1, will compete in the U.S. Open golf tournament beginning Thursday at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, N.Y. A victory at this event would complete a career grand slam for Scheffler, who has previously won two Masters titles, the PGA Championship, and the Open Championship.

Scheffler has won one tournament this season and recorded seven top-five finishes. He finished tied for seventh at last year's tournament at Oakmont, and his highest finish at the event was second place in 2022. He has placed in the top 10 in four of his last five tournament appearances.

Scheffler stated, "I feel like maybe I've just been a touch dull. By no means is it a bad year." He said regarding the potential grand slam, "For me, would it be a dream to win the U.S. Open? Of course. But at the end of the day, the Grand Slam has never been a motivating factor for me."

Scheffler ranks first in strokes gained total, fourth in strokes gained off the tee, 16th in strokes gained approach, and 19th in strokes gained putting this season. He has missed drives to the right more frequently this season than at any other point in his career.

The course measures 7,440 yards and was designed by William Flynn. It is one of the five founding clubs of the United States Golf Association. Tournament organizers are maintaining the course with more grass and softer conditions, as wind gusts are forecast to exceed 40 mph at times.

Only three players have finished under par in the five previous tournaments held there. Retief Goosen holds the lowest winning score at the course, with a four-under total in 2004. John Shippen and Oscar Bunn, believed to be the first U.S.-born competitors in the tournament, competed there in 1896. Members of the Shinnecock Nation helped construct and maintain the course for generations. Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Rory McIlroy are among the golfers who have previously completed the career grand slam.