Scottie Scheffler is pictured during the second round of the U.S. Open on June 13. Getty Images His previous worst opening-round score was a 1-over-par 73 at the 2021 Masters.

But even the usually calm and composed Scottie Scheffler, currently the world No. 1, couldn’t hold back. Scheffler had been on an incredible run this season, winning three of his last four starts.

Related: Scottie Scheffler's Score in First Round of US Open This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.

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Scottie Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 ranked player, simply never got it going this week.

World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler slammed his club into the ground in frustration during the first round of the U.S. Open.

With a late charge in the third round of the Memorial Tournament, Scottie Scheffler enters the final round with a one-shot lead over Ben Griffin.

The U.S. Open at Oakmont has been a struggle for Scottie Scheffler and he was going through all of the feelings after his third round.

In Scheffler's most recent appearance at the Travelers Championship, in 2024, he finished first with a score of 22-under. Scottie Scheffler won this tournament in 2024, finishing at 22-under.

Scottie Scheffler pays attention to the leaderboard, though it usually doesn’t matter. He watched during the PGA Championship in May and saw his five-shot lead wiped away by Jon Rahm nine holes ...

Scottie Scheffler has had rounds of 73-71 at Oakmont but is still in the picture heading to the weekend. / Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated OAKMONT, Pa.