Scottie Scheffler focuses on fundamentals after slow start at US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Following his opening round at the US Open on June 22, Scottie Scheffler concentrated on refining his hand positioning. Although he started at Shinnecock Hills tied for fourth, his performance declined, ultimately finishing even par and four shots behind the leader, Wyndham Clark. Despite frustrating moments during practice, Scheffler managed to break par on subsequent days. He made crucial mistakes on the final day, including bogeys on the first and seventh holes, which hindered his ability to challenge for the title.
- •Scheffler worked on hand positioning after a tough first round.
- •He finished the week tied for fourth at the US Open.
- •Wyndham Clark leads the tournament by four shots.
- •Key mistakes included bogeys on the first and seventh holes.
- •Season characterized by high performance but only one victory.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — What Scottie Scheffler actually worked on after the first day at the US Open according to his team
"Smylie Kaufman has joked that he was almost frustrated to learn the simplicity of what Scottie Scheffler was working on while on the range after his opening round at the US Open on Thursday, with his focus being on his hands. Scheffler finished tied for fourth at Shinnecock Hills.
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