Scottie Scheffler is the best golfer in the world. Regardless of also-ran status over the weekend in the U.S. Open at Oakmont, the affable Texan has done more than enough since turning pro seven years ago to distance himself from his nearest pursuers among the sport’s current elite.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler refused to blame the poor weather at the U.S. Open after he shot a four-over par 74 to end his hopes of winning a second major of the year.

Sometimes it feels that Scottie Scheffler is inevitable. He’ll hang around, hang around, and rise up the leaderboard on Sunday afternoon as others fade down the stretch – from barely in the mix to serious contention on the final few holes, and maybe a title.

Sam Burns revealed the role that his friend, Scottie Scheffler, has played in his career, including his status as the 54-hole leader of the 2025 U.S. Open.

After dominating the 2024 season, Scottie Scheffler got off to a slow start relative to expectations in 2025. A ravioli-making incident around Christmas cost him a few months, and he didn't pick up his first win of the year until May, watching as Rory McIlroy surged to three wins and the career grand slam to become the talk of the golf world.

Fair Haven, N.J.’s Chris Gotterup, coming off a pair of 69s, never made a big push, shot 74 and finished 8-over. And Max Greyserman, from Short Hills, N.J., also shot 74 and finished 8-over.

The U.S. Open was there for the taking, but Scottie Scheffler couldn't grab it. Afterward, he was left with one unshakable thought.