U.S. Open preview: Scottie Scheffler's Grand Slam bid, Rory McIlroy's two goals get Shinnecock test
Fog delays tee times as Scheffler eyes a Grand Slam and McIlroy pursues two goals at the U.S. Open.
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Open at Shinnecock Hills moves into round two with updated tee‑time groupings, while fog halted play and forced a schedule shift. USA Today provides live updates on the cut line and the revised timetable.
Coverage highlights include NBC Sports previewing Scottie Scheffler’s pursuit of a Grand Slam and Rory McIlroy’s two stated goals. The New York Times notes the emotional challenge of the Shinnecock course, and GOLF.com and Yahoo Sports publish the round‑2 pairings.
Next steps involve monitoring the weather’s impact on later rounds, watching Scheffler’s bid for a fourth major in a single season, and tracking McIlroy’s performance against his objectives, according to the ongoing tournament coverage.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 134d ago.
Quick answers
Which players are the focus of the U.S. Open preview?
The preview centers on Scottie Scheffler’s Grand Slam bid and Rory McIlroy’s two goals.
What weather condition affected the tournament schedule?
Fog halted play and prompted a shift in tee times.
Where is the 2026 U.S. Open being contested?
The event is held at Shinnecock Hills.
Coverage (6)
- 2026 U.S. Open Friday tee times: Round 2 groupings GOLF.com · 137d ago
- Shinnecock Hills can still break your heart The New York Times · 137d ago
- 2026 U.S. Open Friday tee times: Round 2 groupings Yahoo Sports · 137d ago
- What is the U.S. Open cut line? Live updates, projections for 2026 USA Today · 137d ago
- After fog halts play, US Open tee times shift: See new schedule USA Today · 137d ago
- U.S. Open preview: Scottie Scheffler's Grand Slam bid, Rory McIlroy's two goals get Shinnecock test NBC Sports · 137d ago
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