A resounding 58% of EssentiallySports readers voted No, when asked if Scottie Scheffler will finally end his dry spell at Shinnecock. Only 33% backed the world No. 1 to deliver. The skepticism runs deep—one reader argued Scheffler 'no longer has that it factor,' pointing to on-course tantrums and caddie clashes as proof he's lost his edge. Another bluntly said it 'should have happened before now' if he was ever going to conquer a brute like Shinnecock. Even a fair-weather fan admitted they'd 'take the field against him in any tournament,' citing the depth of today's game. Believers leaned on intangibles, praising Scheffler's mental composure and priorities, with one noting he 'knows how to deal with the pressure.' But the numbers don't lie—the majority sees Scottie's Shinnecock chase ending the same way his recent majors have: short.
Essentially Golf
Jun 18, 2026
Do You Think Scottie Will Finally End the Dry Spell at Shinnecock?
58%
No
166
33%
Yes
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We asked readers to weigh in — 11 shared their take. Here’s what they said:
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to***t**1**7@gmail.com
Jun 17, 2026 · 1:17 PM EDT
It’s golf. Anything could happen
pr*a*e*3@gmail.com
Jun 17, 2026 · 11:15 AM EDT
I don't know that I think he will win, but I think he's got a very good chance and I hope he pulls it off. I really wanted Phil Mickelson to win the US Open, but unfortunately each time he was close, someone played a little better.
mg**m*r*d@gmail.com
Jun 17, 2026 · 10:04 AM EDT
Hope springs eternal. Just like the greens at Shinnecock.
lu*m*b*l@gmail.com
Jun 17, 2026 · 10:54 AM EDT
He can win ONLY if he's on the same page as his caddie.
st*9*4*5@gmail.com
Jun 17, 2026 · 8:21 AM EDT
He has his head on straight. He knows how tho deal with the pressure. Bottom line…Scottie has his priorities straight. Win or lose, live goes on.
du**l**e**m@gmail.com
Jun 17, 2026 · 10:52 AM EDT
It should have happened before now if you was going to contend at a tough course like shinnecock
je**c*5*2@gmail.com
Jun 17, 2026 · 2:08 PM EDT
Scotty is slacking on his talents. Not hungruy. Hes like indifferent. If i win o.k. if i dont o.k. golf not my life. WTF. Sounds childess an disrepectful to golf and others. Maybe he needs a media coach on his team
pa***o**a**a@gmail.com
Jun 17, 2026 · 8:06 AM EDT
He has the talent, but also "drive" to win
ja***n***s***4@gmail.com
Jun 17, 2026 · 1:32 PM EDT
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er***c**m**s@gmail.com
Jun 17, 2026 · 1:17 PM EDT
Scottie no-longer has that “it” factor… He’s no longer feared, sharp on the course and lost his professionalism. He curses, berates his caddy and throws tantrums, not exactly exhibiting someone who has control of his game or himself… Sure he could win anywhere /anytime but he’s no longer the “guy”. In his favor is the fact that no one has stepped up to fill the void… The clock is running as someone will eventually take over the game for their time in the sun. So it goes… over & over…
ga****a***n***4@gmail.com
Jun 17, 2026 · 11:18 AM EDT
All of the players are really good. While some are more "consistently good" most have the ability to go really low on a round. Put two of those rounds together and a player is tough to beat. Scotty is up against 120 or so such players at every Major except the 90 or so at the Masters. I am a Scotty fan but I would take the field against him in any tournament if I was placing a bet.