Scottie Scheffler has emphasized that completing a career Grand Slam is not a motivating factor for him as he prepares for the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. Although he is a four-time major champion, having won both the PGA Championship and The Open last season, he insists that he will not view the tournament as a failure if he does not secure a win this week.

As the world No. 1 and pre-tournament favorite, Scheffler has already achieved top-three finishes in half of his 12 starts this season, including a runner-up position at The Masters against Rory McIlroy. However, he is determined not to succumb to the pressure of completing the Grand Slam.

In his pre-tournament press conference, Scheffler stated:

Would it be a dream to win the U.S. Open? Of course, but at the end of the day, the Grand Slam has never been a motivating factor for me.

• He plans to focus on executing his game and enjoying the competition rather than feeling the burden of expectations.

Reflecting on the potential of finishing second, he noted:

Is finishing second a failure? Yeah, it can feel that way, but sometimes when you look at a wider view of the sport, second is not always that bad.

Victory at the US Open would make Scheffler the seventh player in history to win all four majors, joining legends like Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. With his 30th birthday coinciding with the final round, Scheffler's focus remains on performing his best, despite acknowledging that his recent form may not match past performances. He stated, "I feel like I've been close most of the year," underscoring the small margins that can define victory in golf.