Can Scottie Scheffler Complete the Career Grand Slam?
Scottie Scheffler has won 4 majors — the Masters (2022, 2024), PGA Championship (2025), and The Open Championship (2025). He needs only the US Open to complete the Career Grand Slam and become only the 7th player in golf history to win all four. His next chance: 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills, June 18–21.
What Is the Career Grand Slam?
The Career Grand Slam means winning all four major championships — the Masters, US Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship — at any point in a player's career. Only 6 players in history have done it: Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Rory McIlroy (2025).
Scheffler's Major Record
- ✓ Masters Tournament — Won 2022 and 2024
- ✓ PGA Championship — Won 2025 at Quail Hollow
- ✓ The Open Championship — Won 2025 at Royal Portrush
- ✗ US Open — The only missing major
The 2026 US Open: His Best Chance
The 2026 US Open runs June 18–21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. The course rewards precise ball-striking and course management — two of Scheffler's greatest strengths. He enters as the heavy favorite.
The Case For Scheffler
- World No. 1 dominance — Most consistent force in golf since 2022
- All-surface excellence — Won on Augusta parkland, traditional parkland, and a links course
- Age advantage — At 29 in 2026, potentially a decade of major-contending golf ahead
- Elite ball-striking — Widely considered the best iron player in the game; key for US Open success
What Could Stop Him?
- US Open is unpredictable — The USGA's demanding setup creates parity
- Never guaranteed — Rory McIlroy won 4 majors by age 25, then waited 11 years for the Masters
Career Grand Slam Winners in Golf History
| Player | Completed | Total Majors |
|---|---|---|
| Gene Sarazen | 1935 | 7 |
| Ben Hogan | 1953 | 9 |
| Gary Player | 1965 | 9 |
| Jack Nicklaus | 1966 | 18 |
| Tiger Woods | 2000 | 15 |
| Rory McIlroy | 2025 | 5 |
| Scottie Scheffler | TBD | 4+ |