The 0-for-10 Major Run That's About To Get Wild: Shinnecock Hills Is NOT Ready For Ludvig Aberg.

Alright, golf fans, listen up! The 2026 U.S. Open is almost here, and if you thought you knew what was coming, think again. The major tees off on Thursday, June 18, at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, and SportsLine’s model just dropped some bombshell predictions that are gonna blow your mind. We're talking about a model built by DFS pro Mike McClure, one that’s not messing around, having simulated this tournament a mind-boggling 10,000 times. This thing has nailed a whopping 17 majors entering this weekend, including the 2026 Masters, which was its fifth Masters in a row, plus last year's PGA Championship and Open Championship. So when it speaks, when these insights drop, we listen. And what it's saying about Ludvig Aberg? Holy smokes, get ready!

Ludvig Aberg's Wild Ride: From Zero to Hero?

Here’s the shocker everyone is going to be talking about: Ludvig Aberg, listed at +2200 odds, is projected as a top-3 contender on the leaderboard. Are you kidding me? This is the same guy who’s currently 0 for 10 in his major career and missed the cut at last year’s U.S. Open. But apparently, past performance isn't always indicative of future results, especially when a super-model gets involved! The numbers don't lie, though. Aberg has been absolutely red-hot this year, finishing in the top 10 in six of seven tournaments between the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the PGA Championship. He’s ranked second on the PGA Tour in total strokes gained, second in total driving strokes gained, and a phenomenal twelfth in average driving distance. This dude is absolutely dialed in right now, and the model thinks he’s ready to make a serious run at a major title despite his history. This is exactly the kind of unexpected surge that makes golf so electric!

Fade Schauffele, Watch the Favorites

On the flip side, the model has a major warning for Xander Schauffele, who currently sits at +2000 odds. It’s calling for him to stumble big time, finishing outside the top 5. Talk about a gut punch! Schauffele is just two years removed from an insane two-major season back in 2024, but since then, his only win was the 2025 Baycurrent Classic, which was against a relatively weak field. Plus, he's finished T12 or worse in three of his past four tournaments. So, yeah, the model isn't feeling him in this loaded 2026 U.S. Open field. As for the other big names, Scottie Scheffler is the favorite at +550, with Rory McIlroy, the Masters champ, at +1200. Brooks Koepka, who won here in 2018, is at +2500, and defending U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun is a longer shot at +6500. Aaron Rai, who snagged the PGA Championship earlier this year, is at +1000.

So, get your popcorn ready, folks! June 18 at Shinnecock Hills is going to be must-watch golf. Will Ludvig Aberg defy all expectations and validate the SportsLine model's wild prediction? Or will one of the favorites come out on top? This major has all the ingredients for an absolute classic, and honestly, we here at Seattle On Tap, along with every golf fanatic, cannot wait to see how it all unfolds!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.