Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and two-time major winner John Rahm took very different paths to a tie for seventh at the U.S. Open.

Scottie Scheffler is the best golfer in the world, but even he found himself humbled by the rigors of Oakmont Country Club by the end of the US Open on Sunday, June 15. Scheffler, a three-time major champion who captured the PGA Championship earlier this year,

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.

If Scottie Scheffler doesn’t claim US Open glory today, you can bet he’s only rooting for one other guy. Scheffler became a three-time major champion at the PGA Championship last month but has

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.

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.

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.

Scottie Scheffler has had a tournament to forget at the U.S. Open but the world No. 1 remains in high esteem among his fellow peers as the final round at Oakmont approaches