DeChambeau followed what his fellow SMU alum, the late Payne Stewart, accomplished 25 years earlier by winning the U.S. Open at Pinehurst. He is looking for his third U.S. Open title. After going even on the front nine, DeChambeau went 3-over on the back.

The famous golfer finished the first day with a score of 73, sharing his emotions in a conversation with the press.

Scottie Scheffler is known for his stoicism and remaining focused, both on and off the course. But that was apparently not always the case.