Scottie Scheffler may be one of the best golfers in the world, but even he found himself humbled by the rigours of Oakmont Country Club by the end of the US Open on Sunday. Scheffler won the PGA Championship earlier this year and is a three-time major champion,

Scheffler's frustration was palpable as he repeatedly tapped the hole to repair the damage and then trudged towards his ball with a look of sheer exasperation. By the close of the first round, he was three-over-par, in company with Tyrrell Hatton, Bryson DeChambeau, and others.

OAKMONT, Pennsylvania - Overnight U.S. Open leader J.J. Spaun got his second round underway on Friday at Oakmont Country Club where pre-tournament favourite and world number one Scottie Scheffler was unable to play his way into contention.

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Coming off a big birdie, Scottie Scheffler stepped onto the third tee box — his 12th hole of the day — looking to right his round and reclaim his role as U.S. Open favorite. He let loose with the driver but knew immediately the shot was way off target.

Unheralded J.J. Spaun outshined the game's top players and led the U.S. Open by one shot after the first round on Thursday at steamy Oakmont Country Club where the big names like Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy all struggled.