Scottie Scheffler earns spot in final pairing at U.S. Open with massive Sunday looming

Scottie Scheffler has earned a spot in the final pairing at the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, with a momentous final round on Sunday, June 22, 2026 ahead of him. The occasion carries extra significance as it falls on his 30th birthday and Father's Day, and a victory would complete the career Grand Slam for the world's top-ranked golfer. Scheffler acknowledged the weight of the moment while speaking to reporters after his third round.