The Post’s Mark Cannizzaro makes his selections for the U.S. Open, which begins Thursday:
Xander Schauffele
It’s time for him to be heard this year after winning two majors last year.
He’s played eight U.S. Opens in his career and has never finished worse than 14th, with six top 7s along the way.
Scottie Scheffler
The unflappable world No. 1 cannot be discounted.
A U.S. Open victory would mark the third leg of a career Grand Slam.
Scheffler enters the week having won three of his past four starts, which happen to include the PGA Championship and the Memorial.
It’s not good business to pick against him.
Bryson DeChambeau
He’s the defending champion, has seemingly figured out the secret to contending in major championships, and he’s one of the physically strongest players in the field, which will be a big factor in advancing shots out of the unforgiving rough.
Harris English
Here is an excellent dark horse.
Not one of the biggest names in the game, but is steady and has a strong record playing on difficult courses, with three top 8 U.S. Open finishes.
He tied for second at the PGA and 10th at the Masters and played well at the Memorial (T-12) and Truist (T-11).
So, he’s trending.
Shane Lowry
The Irishman has a history at Oakmont, having finished runner-up in the 2016 U.S. Open after having a four-shot lead in the final round.
So, there’s a score to be settled.
He, too, has been in good form this year, though is without a victory, which is gnawing at him.
He’s a straight driver and an excellent iron player.
If he putts well, he has a great chance to win this week.
