The U.S. Open kicks off on Thursday from Oakmont Country Club outside of Pittsburgh, where a $21.5 million purse is up for grabs. Scheffler, the top-ranked golfer in the world, is starting off the week as the biggest favorite the event has seen in 16 years.

Scottie Scheffler has become a machine on the PGA Tour. The Texan, who won his second consecutive Memorial Tournament, is dominating the competition.