Scottie Scheffler shows resilience at U.S. Open 2026 in Southampton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:49 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Scottie Scheffler remains in contention at the U.S. Open 2026 in Southampton, N.Y., after shooting a one-under-par 69 on Saturday. Despite frustrations at missing critical putts on the final holes, Scheffler's back nine score of 32 ranked best in the field. He trails Wyndham Clark, who holds a six-shot lead as the tournament moves to its final round on Sunday. Scheffler acknowledged the difficulty of the course, highlighting the challenging conditions faced during his round, including wind and fast greens, as he prepared to challenge for the title.
- •Scheffler shoots 69, tied for second-best round.
- •Clark leads by six strokes entering the final round.
- •Scheffler struggles with crucial putts late in his round.
- •Challenging course conditions impact player performance.
- 12:49 AMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: The brilliance, frustration and resilience of Scottie Scheffler
"Bury him on the leaderboard, muck up his swing, throw wind and sun and dust in his face, and Scottie Scheffler is still always up for the fight.
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