Follow The Athletic ’s live coverage of the 2025 U.S. Open. OAKMONT, Pa. — Scottie Scheffler finished his second round at the U.S. Open on Friday at 4-over-par, eight shots back of the leader at that moment. He’s not convinced he’s out of it.

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

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

Scottie Scheffler Breaks Silence After Bad Day at the US Open 2025 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Scottie Scheffler failed to work his magic during the first round of the U.S. Open. He managed three birdies on the toughest course but bogeyed too many times to end up with a score of 3-over par after 18.

Scottie Scheffler carded a 1-over 71 in the second round of the U.S. Open on Friday, later saying "mentally this was as tough as I've battled for the whole day."

The World No. 1, Scottie Scheffler, leads the betting odds in every sportsbook, showing a dominance that rivals Tiger Woods' best years.

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.