Scottie Scheffler Left Frustrated with His Game After Second Round at U.S. Open
After finishing his second round at the U.S. Open at Oakmont, Scottie Scheffler, clearly frustrated, headed straight to the practice range following a tough day that saw him slip to 4-over par.
The 28-year-old World No. 1 posted a 1-over 71 on Friday, falling further behind in the third major of the season at the notoriously difficult Oakmont Country Club. Throughout the first two rounds, multiple aspects of Scheffler’s game have seemed off, something he appeared well aware of.
Visibly upset after bogeying his final hole, Scheffler was caught by cameras expressing his frustration, gesturing with his hands and voicing concerns about his swing mechanics. His long-time coach, Randy Smith, was seen offering advice as they worked on the range, while his caddie, Ted Scott, stood nearby and let Scheffler vent.
A common issue for Scheffler on day two was pulling shots to the left, further contributing to his struggles. Despite his current position at 4-over par, Scheffler comfortably made the cut for the weekend, though he has significant ground to make up.
One of the additional challenges players faced during the round was the slow pace of play, with rounds stretching beyond 5 hours and 40 minutes.
The par-5 12th hole was particularly congested, with as many as five groups waiting at one point.
Scheffler played alongside Viktor Hovland, who shot a 68, and Collin Morikawa, who finished with a 74. Fans took to social media to voice their frustrations about the slow play, and Scheffler was asked about it after his round.
When questioned about the delays, Scheffler responded somewhat curtly:
“Why do you think?”
He added, “It felt long to me too. On both par-5s, we basically caught up with the group ahead of us. With holes like 8 and 17 being drivable par-4s, things can back up. But honestly, you guys are the ones watching — I’m just trying to play. I’ve got bigger things to worry about than how long it’s taking to get around out here.”
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