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Scheffler Enters Shinnecock as Betting Favorite as U.S. Open Field Is Completed

Bookmakers and predictive models favor Scottie Scheffler for the June 18–21 championship while Brooks Koepka's hand injury leaves his start in doubt.

Jun 12, 2026; Caledon, Ontario, CAN; Brooks Koepka plays a bunker shot on the eighth hole during the second round of the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2026; Caledon, Ontario, CAN; Aaron Rai hits his tee shot at the 13th hole during the second round of the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Jun 5, 2026; Dublin, Ohio, USA; Scottie Scheffler lines up a putt on the 18th green during the second round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
Tommy Fleetwood reacts on the 18th green during the first round of the 2025 U.S. Open golf tournament.

Overview

  • The full 156-player field was finalized on June 15 when Bud Cauley moved inside the top 60 in the Official World Golf Ranking and five first alternates from final qualifying sites were added.
  • Scottie Scheffler is the pre-tournament favorite at about +550 in wagering markets and is chasing a U.S. Open win that would complete his career Grand Slam.
  • Brooks Koepka withdrew from the final round of the RBC Canadian Open with a hand problem that left him unable to grip the club, and his participation at Shinnecock is currently uncertain.
  • A SportsLine computer model that ran 10,000 simulations is projecting surprises at Shinnecock and has highlighted specific favorites to fade and longshot sleepers based on recent form.
  • The USGA will play Shinnecock Hills at roughly 7,440 yards as a par-70 with wider fairways and slower greens to temper past extremes, and broadcasters have published full coverage plans while local transport measures, including a temporary LIRR platform, are in place.