⛳ U.S. Open: Ranking favorites, contenders, more (opens original article in a new tab)

The U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills is set to begin, featuring top golfers like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Xander Schauffele as favorites, with challenges including the course's difficulty and players' recent form.

• U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club starting Thursday, noted for being a challenging course with only three under-par finishes in its history.
• Scottie Scheffler is the clear favorite despite a recent 11-start win drought, with potential to complete a career Grand Slam if his iron play improves.
• Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and Jon Rahm are also highlighted as top contenders with strong recent performances and historical success in major tournaments.
• Bryson DeChambeau is considered a tier-one contender but faces challenges with his swing and accuracy off the tee.