Scottie Scheffler battles through tough conditions at US Open opening round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Scottie Scheffler posted a two-over par 72 in his first round at the US Open on June 18 at Shinnecock Hills. Despite difficulties with his iron play, Scheffler hit 11 of 14 fairways, an encouraging sign for the remainder of the tournament. Evaluating his performance, 2002 PGA Champion Rich Beem highlighted Scheffler's resilience on a challenging day, stating that his ability to keep the score respectable under tough conditions is notable. Moving forward, success with his iron play could enhance his prospects in the competition.
- •Scheffler shot a two-over par 72 in round one.
- •He struggled with his irons but excelled off the tee.
- •Rich Beem praised Scheffler's ability to stay in contention.
- •The round occurred under challenging wind conditions.
- •Focus on improving iron play is crucial for Scheffler's tournament chances.
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler admits how he really feels after shooting 72 on day one at the US Open
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rich Beem has already spotted a ‘massive positive’ for Scottie Scheffler on day one at the US Open
"As weird as it sounds, Scottie Scheffler would have been fairly pleased with his round of 72 in the end on day one at the US Open. Scheffler played poorly in general on Thursday at Shinnecock Hills, and at one point midway through his opening round, he seemed destined to shoot a score in the high 70s.
"Scottie Scheffler had to grind through the hills of Shinnecock during his opening round of the US Open. Scheffler shot a two-over par 72 for his opening round, but that score was far better than it looks on the surface.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 10:10 PMScottie Scheffler admits how he really feels after shooting 72 on day one at the US Open
As weird as it sounds, Scottie Scheffler would have been fairly pleased with his round of 72 in the end on day one at the US Open. Scheffler played poorly in general on Thursday at Shinnecock Hills, and at one point midway through his opening round, he seemed destined to shoot a score in the high 70s.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 9:30 PMRich Beem has already spotted a ‘massive positive’ for Scottie Scheffler on day one at the US Open
Scottie Scheffler had to grind through the hills of Shinnecock during his opening round of the US Open. Scheffler shot a two-over par 72 for his opening round, but that score was far better than it looks on the surface.
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