Scottie Scheffler could achieve the Grand Slam at the 2026 US Open.

Scottie Scheffler could make history in the world of golf this week at Shinnecock Hills, where he has the chance to achieve the coveted Career Grand Slam. The 2026 U.S. Open is filled with anticipation, not only for the return to the legendary course in Southampton, New York, but also for the weight of the narratives that define this edition: Scheffler’s potential crowning, J.J. Spaun’s title defense, and the presence of prominent names from the international circuit.

The tournament officially begins on Thursday, June 18, and this will be the fifth time Shinnecock Hills hosts the U.S. Open, a stage where history is made at every hole. Brooks Koepka last won here in 2018, claiming his second consecutive title in the event, and now all eyes are on Scheffler, who is looking to add the U.S. Open to the three other majors he has already won. J.J. Spaun arrives as the defending champion after surprising everyone at Oakmont last year by lifting his first major. The event runs until Sunday, June 21, promising drama and twists right up to the final putt.

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The national and international interest is high: this is the 126th edition of the U.S. Open, one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in the world, where the best golfers on the planet test their limits on a course renowned for its tactical and technical demands. Scheffler’s victory, should it occur, would have an immediate impact not only on his individual status — elevating him to the exclusive group of players with Career Grand Slam — but also on the world rankings and the tournament’s own prestige. The battle for the United States Cup will be avidly followed by millions of fans, with the potential to alter the hierarchies of world golf in the coming seasons.

To ensure that no moment of the 2026 U.S. Open is missed, Portuguese viewers can rely on extensive television and digital coverage. On Thursday, the broadcast begins at 11:30 AM (Lisbon time) on USA Network until 10:00 PM, and continues online at USOpen.com from 12:30 PM to 1:00 AM. Peacock/NBC Sports Network will also provide coverage from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Friday will see coverage from Peacock/NBC Sports Network from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM, USOpen.com from 12:30 PM to 1:00 AM, NBC from 6:00 PM to midnight, and Peacock/NBC Sports Network again from midnight to 1:00 AM. On Saturday, USOpen.com will broadcast from 1:45 PM to 1:00 AM, USA Network from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and NBC/Peacock from 5:00 PM until 1:00 AM. The decisive Sunday kicks off on USOpen.com at 12:45 PM, with coverage until midnight, USA Network from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and NBC/Peacock from 5:00 PM until the expected conclusion at midnight.

At the tournament launch, Scheffler made his ambitions clear: “This is the major that I’m missing, and I feel ready. Shinnecock is a brutal test, but this is where the best show what they’re worth,” the American stated at the preview press conference, highlighting the significance of this challenge for his career. J.J. Spaun, for his part, did not hide his pride in being the defending champion: “Winning the U.S. Open changed everything for me. Coming back as champion is a responsibility, but also a huge motivation,” the golfer shared, emphasizing the confidence with which he enters the field.

The outcome of the tournament could have far-reaching repercussions: if Scheffler triumphs, he will become only the sixth player in history to complete the Career Grand Slam, a feat reserved for legends like Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. If Spaun manages to defend his title, he will also join a very select group of consecutive two-time champions. And if there is a surprise, the U.S. Open continues its tradition of introducing new protagonists and defying all predictions.

With the elite of world golf gathered at Shinnecock Hills and the world watching, everything is open for four days of intense emotions. The bar is set incredibly high, and the U.S. Open promises not to disappoint. It remains to be seen who will survive the ultimate test and etch their name in the history of the sport.

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