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. 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 only this U.S. Open was a one-round, Sunday-only event, perhaps it could have proved a showdown of some of the biggest names in golf. Instead, some of the world’s best players – the ones who didn’t miss the cut,

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

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.

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

Scottie Scheffler's Behavior at US Open is Turning Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With the weight of the golf world on his shoulders heading into this week's U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler had himself a tough opening day.

Oklahoma State product Viktor Hovland finished third while former UNT golfer Carlos Ortiz finished in a tie for fourth.