Scottie Scheffler failed to complete the career Grand Slam on Sunday, finishing tied for fourth place at the 2026 U.S. Open. Wyndham Clark captured his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills, finishing the tournament at 4-under par.
Scheffler entered the final round six shots behind Clark and played in the final pairing on his 30th birthday. He could not mount a charge, shooting a 1-over 71 with just two birdies to finish at even par with 280 total strokes.
Sam Burns finished as the runner-up at 3-under, while Tom Kim took solo third place at 1-under. Scheffler acknowledged his struggles over the first two and a half days left him too far behind the leaders.
A double-bogey on the 8th hole effectively ended his chances on Sunday. “I felt close again. It’s just little things here and there,” Scheffler said, according to Golf Channel.
The New York gallery also played a factor during the final round. “The crowd was tough today… I think sometimes it can get a little too much when balls are kind of going off greens and you start hearing cheers,” Scheffler said.
Scheffler was attempting to become the seventh player in golf history to complete the career Grand Slam, trying to join Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Rory McIlroy. His next opportunity will come at the 2027 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.