World No. 1 Scheffler Falls Seven Shots Behind US Open Leader

Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer and recent PGA Championship winner, struggled in the first round of the 2025 US Open at Oakmont, shooting a three-over 73 that left him seven strokes behind leader J.J. Spaun. Scheffler attributed his slow start to several 'silly mistakes' and 'sloppy bogeys,' expressing frustration over missed birdie opportunities and challenging course conditions, especially the fast and bumpy greens later in the day. Despite his difficulties, Scheffler remained optimistic about improving in the coming rounds, emphasizing the importance of making more birdie attempts and staying sharper. The difficult setup at Oakmont made it hard to stay in position and get close to the pins, penalizing any errors severely. Although Scheffler's performance was below his recent standards, including weaker-than-usual strokes gained statistics and putting, he acknowledged that the course still offered scoring opportunities for those who could navigate it well. Scheffler is grouped with Viktor Hovland and Collin Morikawa for the second round, teeing off early Friday morning.