Scheffler shares second place at US Open ahead of final round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:45 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Scottie Scheffler is tied for second place after shooting a one-under par 69 in the third round of the US Open at Shinnecock. He enters the final round six strokes behind leader Wyndham Clark. This round occurs on Scheffler's 30th birthday and Father's Day. Scheffler aims to complete the career Grand Slam, having won the Masters, PGA Championship, and British Open in previous years. He highlighted his determination to execute well and expressed confidence about the course conditions for the final round.
- •Scheffler is tied for second with a total score of one-under 209.
- •He is six strokes behind Wyndham Clark heading into the final round.
- •The final round coincides with Scheffler's 30th birthday and Father's Day.
- •Scheffler has previously won the Masters, PGA Championship, and British Open.
- •He recorded three birdies in a row during the third round.
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler earns spot in final pairing at U.S. Open with massive Sunday looming
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Scheffler eager to seize the moment as career slam beckons
"Scottie Scheffler rarely utters the words career Grand Slam but make no mistake, he knows what's at stake in Sunday's final round of the US Open.The American would complete a career Grand Slam with a victory Sunday on his 30th birthday, which is also Father's Day for the dad of two.
"It's his 30th birthday. It's Father's Day. It could be the day where he wins the career Grand Slam. Scottie Scheffler has a big final round ahead at the U.S. Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 1:12 AMScottie Scheffler earns spot in final pairing at U.S. Open with massive Sunday looming
It's his 30th birthday. It's Father's Day. It could be the day where he wins the career Grand Slam. Scottie Scheffler has a big final round ahead at the U.S. Open.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 12:45 AMScheffler eager to seize the moment as career slam beckons
Scottie Scheffler rarely utters the words career Grand Slam but make no mistake, he knows what's at stake in Sunday's final round of the US Open.The American would complete a career Grand Slam with a victory Sunday on his 30th birthday, which is also Father's Day for the dad of two.
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