Scottie Scheffler argues with coach after first round at US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:45 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Scottie Scheffler expressed frustration after shooting a 72 in the first round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. Despite battling through tough conditions, he lost 1.33 strokes to the field with his approach play. Tensions flared on the driving range as Scheffler was seen arguing with his coach, Randy Smith, prompting commentary from Paul McGinley, who considered it a sign of competitive spirit. McGinley praised Scheffler’s mentality, though others question his current focus after recent incidents with his caddie and short interactions with reporters.
- •Scheffler shoots 72 in first round of US Open on June 18
- •Shows frustration during driving range argument with coach Randy Smith
- •Loses 1.33 strokes to the field with approach play
- •Paul McGinley comments on Scheffler's competitive spirit
- •Concerns arise over Scheffler's current mindset and focus
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Paul McGinley reacts to Scottie Scheffler arguing with Randy Smith after his first round at the US Open
- 10:15 PMHITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, Music — Paul McGinley reacts to Scottie Scheffler arguing with Randy Smith after his first round at the US Open - hitc.com
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — What Scottie Scheffler did after his US Open practice round which is very rare as Randy Smith makes telling comment
"Scottie Scheffler’s coach Randy Smith has indicated that the world number one is happy with where his game is heading into the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. Scheffler is the overwhelming favourite to win the third major of the year.
"Scottie Scheffler was not happy at all after his opening round at the US Open on Thursday. Scheffler may have been proud of himself for battling back to shoot 72 at Shinnecock Hills without his best stuff.
"Scottie Scheffler was seen waving his hands demonstrably in the direction of Randy Smith after his opening round at the US Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 10:45 PMPaul McGinley reacts to Scottie Scheffler arguing with Randy Smith after his first round at the US Open
Scottie Scheffler was not happy at all after his opening round at the US Open on Thursday. Scheffler may have been proud of himself for battling back to shoot 72 at Shinnecock Hills without his best stuff.
- HITC - Football, Gaming, Movies, TV, MusicJun 18, 2026, 10:15 PMPaul McGinley reacts to Scottie Scheffler arguing with Randy Smith after his first round at the US Open - hitc.com
Scottie Scheffler was seen waving his hands demonstrably in the direction of Randy Smith after his opening round at the US Open.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 11:30 AMWhat Scottie Scheffler did after his US Open practice round which is very rare as Randy Smith makes telling comment
Scottie Scheffler’s coach Randy Smith has indicated that the world number one is happy with where his game is heading into the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. Scheffler is the overwhelming favourite to win the third major of the year.
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