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Scheffler Chases Back-to-Back Majors at Oakmont’s Punishing US Open

Arriving with three victories in his last four starts, he must tackle Oakmont’s famously punishing rough, navigate its deep bunkers then master lightning-fast greens.

Jun 10, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Scottie Scheffler plays his shot from the third tee during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • He aims to become the first golfer since 2015 to win consecutive major championships by following up his PGA Championship triumph with a US Open victory.
  • Oakmont’s thick high rough, deep bunkers and lightning-fast sloped greens have tested champions for a record 10th time.
  • Scheffler likens golfing majors to tennis Grand Slams, contrasting Oakmont’s power-focused challenge with the finesse required at Augusta National.
  • He arrives at Oakmont as the betting favorite ahead of rivals Rory McIlroy, defending US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, two-time major winner Collin Morikawa and six-time major winner Phil Mickelson.
  • Collin Morikawa cautions that even “good shots” can find punitive lies off the fairway, underscoring the premium on fairway accuracy at Oakmont.