After frustrating round, Scottie Scheffler at risk of missing U.S. Open cut
With two bogeys and a double bogey, Scheffler posted a 74 in Friday's second round, leaving him at 5 over through 36 holes and uncommonly frustrated.
www.washingtonpost.comHere’s the latest on Scottie Scheffler and the U.S. Open, based on recent coverage up to now.
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Scheffler’s status at the U.S. Open has been a frequent storyline in 2025 coverage, with several reports noting his strong major-season form but occasional struggles on tough setups like Oakmont and Pinehurst. For instance, early-round notes around the 2025 U.S. Open highlighted that he was in contention but faced a challenging round or two, leaving him with chances to rise or needing a strong weekend to climb the leaderboard.[1]
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Through the 2025 Open, Scheffler continued to be evaluated as a major-title contender, often mentioned alongside other top players who were trading strokes for a chance at a weekend surge. Analysts highlighted his capacity to rebound from tough stretches and his history of top-10s in majors, reinforcing that he remains a perpetual threat at U.S. Opens even if a round doesn’t go his way.[2]
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In prior Open editions, Scheffler has experienced both the frustration of misses and the relief of salvage, with comments emphasizing his focus on the process and his readiness to attack the weekend if he makes the cut. This pattern has been noted across multiple outlets, underscoring his resilience at major championships.[3][5]
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Long-term context from recent U.S. Opens shows Scheffler’s consistency: top-10s in several Opens and continued strength in majors, signaling that he is typically in the mix over weekend play rather than exiting early. This consistency contributes to expectations that he’ll contend again at future U.S. Opens.[2]
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Citations:
- PGA Tour coverage of Scheffler at the U.S. Open and his rounds at Oakmont (early-round notes and context).[1]
- PGA Tour recap of his performance and top-10s in recent U.S. Opens.[2]
- Washington Post recap of his approach and round-by-round performance in Opens, illustrating the consistency and misses patterns.[3]