Scottie Scheffler's Brutal Admission After US Open
Scottie Scheffler's Brutal Admission After US Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Scottie Scheffler's run at the 2025 U.S. Open ended in heartbreak. The world No. 1, who came into Oakmont as a heavy favorite, couldn't overcome the course's brutal challenges.
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A crucial three-putt late in the final round derailed his momentum, leaving him tied for seventh.
'If I had four days like I did today, I think it would have been a different story,' Scheffler reflected in his media session on Sunday.
His error-filled start and missed opportunities proved costly, as J.J. Spaun swooped in with a clutch finish to claim his maiden major title.
While Spaun celebrated his dramatic win, Scottie's comments earlier in the week about Oakmont's toughness echoed louder than ever.
'It's challenging,' he admitted. 'This golf course is tough… Colin Victor and I were laughing and scoring yesterday because there was one instance yesterday where Colin kind of walked through my line because he got flustered by chipping over green.'
Scottie Scheffler plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament.Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Scheffler also noted how mental lapses crept in, even joking about messing up scores during the chaos. His friend Sam Burns had a good run to contend during the final round of the U.S. Open but gradually fell on Sunday.
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This U.S. Open adds to Scheffler's frustrating record in the tournament, having failed to break par in nine straight rounds. Despite his consistent dominance elsewhere, winning the U.S. Open remains a hurdle.
Scheffler candidly admitted that some of his errant shots at Oakmont were "punished pretty severely."
"My main takeaway is I battled as hard as I did this week," Scheffler remarked. "I was really proud mentally of how I was over the course of four days.
"I did a lot of things out there that could really kind of break a week, and I never really got that one good break that kind of propels you. I'd hit it this far off, and seemingly every time I did, I was punished pretty severely for it."
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The disappointment now leaves fans wondering if he'll make a quick turnaround for the Travelers Championship next week.Though not confirmed, Scheffler's track record of bouncing back makes a showing at TPC River Highlands a possibility. After all, he's known for grinding through adversity. Still, the sting of Oakmont lingers.
As one of golf's brightest stars, the expectation remains high, but even the best stumble. The 2025 U.S. Open will be remembered for Spaun's triumph and Scheffler's slip, a stark reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in golf.
Related: Scottie Scheffler News Emerges on Tuesday After Memorial Win
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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