Scottie Scheffler ties for second after third round at US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Scottie Scheffler shot a 69 in the third round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills on Saturday. With a barrage of late birdies, he moved into a tie for second place, six shots behind leader Wyndham Clark. Scheffler credited his caddie, Ted Scott, for helping him navigate the course, especially on the challenging back nine. Scheffler acknowledged the pressure of competing for a major title and expressed excitement as he prepares for the final round.
- •Scheffler is tied for second place entering the final round.
- •He trails Wyndham Clark by six strokes.
- •Scheffler praised caddie Ted Scott for his support.
- •He aims to improve his performance on Sunday.
- •The tournament is taking place at Shinnecock Hills.
- 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler has an eventful back nine to tie for second through three US Open rounds
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler predicts how the USGA could set up Shinnecock Hills for the final round of the US Open
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Scottie Scheffler makes a comment on Ted Scott’s performance during third-round 69 at the US Open
"Chipping in from 65 feet on the 14th hole began a stretch of three consecutive birdies Saturday for Scheffler, who went into the third round outside the top 10 at the U.S. Open. “We’ve been battling hard for a few days, and I did a good job of keeping myself in the tournament,” Scheffler said. “We want to be in these positions,” Scheffler said.
"Scottie Scheffler has fired himself into contention at the US Open after a superb third round at Shinnecock Hills. Scheffler carded a one-under 69 to leave himself on one-under and in a tie for second place by the time he finished on Saturday.
"Scottie Scheffler fired his way back into contention at the US Open on Saturday after a late birdie barrage on his back nine. Scheffler and his reliable caddie Ted Scott plotted their way around the tricky Shinnecock Hills layout on day three.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 12:36 AMScottie Scheffler has an eventful back nine to tie for second through three US Open rounds
Chipping in from 65 feet on the 14th hole began a stretch of three consecutive birdies Saturday for Scheffler, who went into the third round outside the top 10 at the U.S. Open. “We’ve been battling hard for a few days, and I did a good job of keeping myself in the tournament,” Scheffler said. “We want to be in these positions,” Scheffler said.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 12:30 AMScottie Scheffler predicts how the USGA could set up Shinnecock Hills for the final round of the US Open
Scottie Scheffler has fired himself into contention at the US Open after a superb third round at Shinnecock Hills. Scheffler carded a one-under 69 to leave himself on one-under and in a tie for second place by the time he finished on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 12:01 AMScottie Scheffler makes a comment on Ted Scott’s performance during third-round 69 at the US Open
Scottie Scheffler fired his way back into contention at the US Open on Saturday after a late birdie barrage on his back nine. Scheffler and his reliable caddie Ted Scott plotted their way around the tricky Shinnecock Hills layout on day three.
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