By Sam Torrance There is no doubt who the favourite is going into this week’s US Open; Scottie Scheffler is the shortest odds that any player has been for the major since Tiger Woods was in his pomp. It’s not difficult to see why. The world No1 has amassed five wins from 13 appearances this year, including the Masters and last week’s Memorial Tournament. On top of that he has been second twice and only finished outside the top 10 once. That sort of form is sublime and the kind to invite comparisons with Tiger. Scheffler didn’t sustain his challenge at last month’s US PGA Championship, but that…