Sam Burns' 'Roommate' Scottie Scheffler Described US Open Favorite in One Word originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

A day after a rather animated— and extremely frustrated —Scottie Scheffler pounded golf balls following his round, the World No. 1 was back at Oakmont's practice range in great spirits. Scheffler had only taken one shot less on Saturday, but having a one-year-old in tow made all the difference.

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.

The GOAT of golfers and GOAT of broadcasters break down Scottie Scheffler's unconventional foot action and why it works

Scottie Scheffler used some form of the word "battle" four times in the first three answers of his post-round presser at Oakmont Country Club Friday, following the 71 that left him at four over. That’s a number that qualifies for a few different descriptions,

Ben Griffin is in contention at the U.S. Open and seems confident in his game as he drops quite the quote that'll make Scottie Scheffler raise his eyes.

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.