US OPEN '26: Scottie Scheffler trying to make history and Shinnecock tries to avoid recent history

The 2026 US Open golf championship is being held at Shinnecock Hills, with world number one Scottie Scheffler pursuing a career Grand Slam title, which would cement his place among golf's all-time greats. Shinnecock Hills previously hosted the 2018 US Open, which was widely criticized for course conditions that became unplayable, and organizers are eager to avoid a repeat of that controversy. The tournament represents a landmark opportunity for Scheffler, who has dominated professional golf in recent years.