Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy make a pit stop at Shinnecock Hills ahead of the U.S. Open

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy visited Shinnecock Hills in Long Island, New York on Monday, June 2, 2026, to preview the upcoming U.S. Open venue before heading to Ohio for the Memorial Tournament. Scheffler, who is chasing a career Grand Slam with a potential U.S. Open victory, described the green complexes as 'extremely difficult' and noted he was surprised by the width of the fairways. Scheffler confirmed he did not keep score during the practice round at Shinnecock Hills.