U.S. Open 2026 Power Rankings: Tommy Fleetwood Tops Scottie Scheffler Ahead of Major

The 2026 U.S. Open will be the next stop for PGA Tour golfers. The tournament is planned to take place at the iconic Shinnecock Hills, and a total of 156 golfers are going to take part in the event. Interestingly, there are many huge names in the field, yet these are the top ten power rankings for the tournament.

• 10. Justin Rose: As a past U.S. Open winner, Rose is one of the most well-known players in the field, and based on his previous records at Shinnecock, he might be a major threat.
• 9. Wyndham Clark: The winner of the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson, Clark has been on a roll, and with his current form, he has a chance to win the third major of this season.
• 8. JJ Spaun: The defending champion this year, Spaun cannot be considered out of the running for the title because he demonstrated his full ability last year.
• 7. Tyrrell Hatton: The World No. 21, Hatton has one of the best histories at Shinnecock, and his current form and momentum make him a serious contender for the 2026 US Open.
• 6. Jon Rahm: The LIV Golfer, Rahm has been in amazing form this season, and despite competing in a different format, his form could propel him to the top of the PGA Tour leaderboard as well.

• 5. Bryson DeChambeau: Another LIV Golfer who has made the power rankings is DeChambeau. He, too, has been in excellent form, having won two events in a row earlier this season.
• 4. Rory McIlroy: The World No. 2 McIlroy is undoubtedly a fan favorite heading into the US Open; this year, he already won the Masters, and if he maintains his momentum, he could win another golf major in 2026.
• 3. Scottie Scheffler: The World No. 1 Scheffler is perhaps the best golfer in the world, but his recent play has pushed him down the power rankings.
• 2. Matt Fitzpatrick: 2026 has been an amazing season for Fitzpatrick, and his form has definitely shown that he is one of the biggest threats on the field. The golfer had three wins this season, indicating that he will have a lot of momentum in the 2026 US Open.
• 1. Tommy Fleetwood: The English golfer, Fleetwood, has had one of the finest records at Shinnecock Hills. Fleetwood has some spectacular finishes this season, and previous records clearly show that he is the biggest fan favourite to win it all.

The Round 1 of the 2026 U.S. Open will take place on Thursday, June 18. Interestingly, the coverage of the round is divided between USA Network and Peakcock. The timings for the respective channels are: (in EDT)

• 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET: Main Coverage on USA Network
• 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET: "All-Access" whip-around coverage on Peacock
• 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET: Late Coverage simulcast on NBCSN and Peacock
• 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET: Post-round analysis on Golf Channel [1, 2]

Talking about the Shinnecock Hills, here is a look at what is the current par score at each hole of the championship course:

• Hole 1 (Westward Ho): Par 4
• Hole 2 (Plateau): Par 3
• Hole 3 (Peconic): Par 4
• Hole 4 (Pump House): Par 4
• Hole 5 (Montauk): Par 5
• Hole 6 (Pond): Par 4
• Hole 7 (Redan): Par 3
• Hole 8 (Lowlands): Par 4
• Hole 9 (Ben Nevis): Par 4

• Hole 10 (Eastward Ho): Par 4
• Hole 11 (Hill Head): Par 3
• Hole 12 (Tuckahoe): Par 4
• Hole 13 (Road Side): Par 4
• Hole 14 (Thom’s Elbow): Par 4
• Hole 15 (Sebonac): Par 4
• Hole 16 (Shinnecock): Par 5
• Hole 17 (Eden): Par 3
• Hole 18 (Home): Par 4