Scheffler’s game has not been where he wants it, but he sits in a tie for 11th entering the final round at Oakmont.

Scottie Scheffler battled his way to a 1-over 71 at the U.S. Open. That was a slight improvement on his first-round 73 but still not the type of performance that’s made him the game’s dominant player the past three years.

Scheffler, despite not having his best stuff, grinded out a 1-over-par 71 in Friday’s second round to keep himself in contention, at 4-over par, to win his second major of the year, and the third leg of a career Grand Slam. He spent much of the day hovering around the cut line, which was projected to be 5-over while he was playing.

Scottie Scheffler showed off his game during Saturday's third round of the 2025 US Open from Oakmont Country Club.

OAKMONT, Pa. — Scottie Scheffler made yet another visit to Oakmont’s famous Church Pews. He also bogeyed a hole after nearly driving the green. That wasn’t enough to knock the top-ranked player out of contention — in the eyes of the betting markets and Scheffler himself.

Scottie Scheffler's Behavior at US Open is Turning Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With the weight of the golf world on his shoulders heading into this week's U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler had himself a tough opening day.