Tour Confidential: U.S. Open favorites, storylines, Scottie vs. Rory and more
Mustafa Burhani
4 months ago
James Colgan, news and features editor (@jamescolgan26): I love Shinnecock, and I love that the U.S. Open goes there even though it makes no earthly sense, logistically speaking. I’m can’t wait to learn from the best golfers alive why it is so different from the rest of the golf courses they play every year. Normally, I’m not a course guy, but here I am.
Zephyr Melton, associate game-improvement editor (@zephyrmelton): Can Scottie Scheffler complete the career grand slam? It would be quite the achievement if he can get it done before turning 30. I can’t wait to see him tackle Shinnecock.
Jack Hirsh, associate equipment editor (@JR_HIRSHey): I’m with Zephyr on this one. Scottie Scheffler’s first crack at the career grand slam trumps all. But we were given a U.S. Open eve surprise Sunday morning with the WD of Brooks Koepka in Canada. We wish Brooks a speedy recovery, and we’re awaiting news on what it means for his U.S. Open availability. But he was a big storyline before the injury news arose, coming into Shinnecock with trending form and holding the belt as the 2018 U.S. Open winner at Shinnecock.