American golfers have dominated the men’s major championships this year, with Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and Bryson DeChambeau each securing wins in the Masters, PGA Championship, and U.S. Open, respectively. These victories have set the stage for a potential historic achievement, as no American golfer has swept all four majors in a year since 1982. This feat would be unprecedented, especially considering the young age of Scheffler, Schauffele, and DeChambeau, who were not even born when the last American sweep occurred.
Stats expert Justin Ray highlighted the unique opportunity American golfers have this year and pointed out that history may be on their side, given Tom Watson’s win at the Open Championship in 1982 at Royal Troon, the same venue hosting this week’s tournament. However, it is important to note that the Open was not the final major on the calendar at that time, as Raymond Floyd completed the U.S. sweep by winning the PGA Championship later that year at Southern Hills. The streak of American dominance was eventually broken the following year by Seve Ballesteros, highlighting the challenge of maintaining success in the competitive world of professional golf.
The current streak of six consecutive major wins by American golfers began after Jon Rahm from Spain won the Masters last year. With Scheffler leading the pack as the World No. 1 and favorite to win this week, American golfers have a strong chance of extending their winning streak. In addition to Scheffler, other top American contenders include Schauffele, DeChambeau, and 2021 Open winner Collin Morikawa. DraftKings ranks these players among the top six favorites to win, setting the stage for a potentially historic achievement at this week’s British Open.
As American golfers prepare to compete at Royal Troon, fans and analysts alike are eagerly anticipating the outcome of the tournament. Golf Digest has provided comprehensive coverage of the event, offering insights into the best British Open bets, a full-field power ranking, and expert picks to watch. With the excitement building and the stakes high, all eyes will be on the American golfers as they aim to make history and secure a sweep of the major championships in 2022.
