Scottie Scheffler improves putting ahead of 3M Open after The Open Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Scottie Scheffler improves putting ahead of 3M Open after The Open Championship

Summary

Scottie Scheffler enters the 3M Open, having corrected his putting issues that plagued him during The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. He finished tied for fourth in the tournament, despite struggling with short putts, which cost him valuable shots. In the first round at the 3M Open, Scheffler ranks as one of the top putters, gaining significant strokes on the greens. His performance in this event reflects a promising adjustment following his recent challenges on links greens. This could be a positive sign for his upcoming tournaments and overall season performance.

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By the Numbers

•Scheffler finished T4 at The Open Championship.
•He struggled with putting, ranking among the worst in that area.
•In the first round of the 3M Open, he ranks third for putting.
•He gained 3.42 strokes with his putter at the 3M Open.
•Scheffler's putting woes on links greens have been a repeated challenge.

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11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler has already fixed his biggest problem from The Open Championship

What they're saying

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Scottie Scheffler battled through his four days at Royal Birkdale to give himself a chance of retaining the Claret Jug. It’s been the story of the year for Scheffler: not looking quite at his brilliant best, but somehow when he’s coming down the stretch on Sunday, he’s one or two shots off the lead and trying to make a charge.
— Yahoo Sports

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