Top-Ranked Scheffler Seeks Back-to-Back Majors at Oakmont US Open

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler aims to become the first golfer in a decade to win back-to-back major championships by capturing the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont, a notoriously challenging course with thick rough, tricky bunkers, and fast, sloped greens. Scheffler, who has won three of his last four events including the 2025 PGA Championship and two Masters titles, arrives as the betting favorite over competitors like Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau but remains focused on the course rather than his status. Oakmont's demanding layout requires precision, especially hitting fairways to avoid severe penalties from its dense rough, as noted by fellow major winner Collin Morikawa. Jason Day, a former world No. 1 and 2015 PGA Champion, is also competing and has prepared extensively by replicating Oakmont's conditions at home despite recent injury struggles. Scheffler's familiarity with Oakmont, dating back to his first U.S. Open appearance in 2016, and his current hot streak make him a central figure in this year's tournament. The event is expected to be a severe test for all golfers due to Oakmont's extreme difficulty and strategic demands.