US Open Week: Scottie’s Grand Slam Shot, Canadian Open Recap & World Cup Fever

The Canadian Open is in the books, the US Open has arrived, and the pressure is building.

In this episode of the Golf Asylum Podcast, Ian and Michael break down Bud Cauley’s long-awaited breakthrough victory at the RBC Canadian Open, discuss the performances of the Canadian contingent, and debate whether Tommy Fleetwood is missing the killer instinct needed to close out big tournaments.

The conversation then turns to the biggest story in golf: Scottie Scheffler’s opportunity to complete the career Grand Slam. With Father's Day, his birthday, and a major championship all colliding on one weekend, can the world number one handle the weight of expectation?

The guys also dive into their US Open picks, dark horses, course setup, winning score predictions, and what makes major championship golf so compelling.

Along the way, they celebrate Scotland’s opening World Cup victory, share stories from Long Island and Shinnecock Hills, and highlight a huge win for Taichi Kho on the Asian Tour.

In This Episode:

•  Scotland’s World Cup opener and the atmosphere surrounding the tournament 
• Bud Cauley’s breakthrough victory at the RBC Canadian Open
•  Tommy Fleetwood’s biggest challenge: consistency vs closing ability 
•  Canadian performances and rising amateur stars 
•  Wyndham Clark, fan reactions, and tournament storylines 
•  Taichi Kho’s impressive victory on the Asian Tour 
•  US Open course conditions, setup, and expectations 
•  Scottie Scheffler’s chance at the career Grand Slam 
•  Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose and other contenders 
•  Dark horse picks and winning score predictions 
•  Why Long Island remains one of golf’s great destinations