Sam Burns' 'Roommate' Scottie Scheffler Described US Open Favorite in One Word originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The world No. 1 shot even par Saturday, his best U.S. Open round in his last seven, and sits at 4 over with only an outside chance Sunday.

The U.S. Open continues to be his kryptonite. Scheffler shot his sixth consecutive over-par round at the U.S. Open, including all four rounds last year at Pinehurst No. 2. Scheffler, who opened with 73 on Thursday, said he didn’t hit the ball into the correct spots and paid the price for it.

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.

World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler told reporters that he hasn't really had his swing over the first three rounds of the U.S. Open, which has featured him shooting four-over.

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

OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler arrived at Oakmont with his swing in a good place. Wherever that place was, it’s gone. Temporarily, at least.

Scottie Scheffler may have to do something special this weekend at the U.S Open if he wants to win his fourth major.

Going into the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, Masters Champion Rory McIlroy was considered among the favorites to win his second major championship of the year. After watching him play his first and second rounds,