A day after a rather animated— and extremely frustrated —Scottie Scheffler pounded golf balls following his round, the World No. 1 was back at Oakmont's practice range in great spirits. Scheffler had only taken one shot less on Saturday, but having a one-year-old in tow made all the difference.

There are no places to hide at a U.S. Open, particularly at Oakmont Country Club. There are no crevasses to crawl into or shadows to wait in. There are eyeballs on you the moment you first step foot onto the property.

The GOAT of golfers and GOAT of broadcasters break down Scottie Scheffler's unconventional foot action and why it works

Scottie Scheffler does not appear pleased with how things are going for him at the US Open, even though he'll comfortably make the cut.

Follow The Athletic ’s live coverage of the 2025 U.S. Open. OAKMONT, Pa. — Scottie Scheffler finished his second round at the U.S. Open on Friday at 4-over-par, eight shots back of the leader at that moment. He’s not convinced he’s out of it.

The U.S. Open continues to be his kryptonite. Scheffler shot his sixth consecutive over-par round at the U.S. Open, including all four rounds last year at Pinehurst No. 2. Scheffler, who opened with 73 on Thursday, said he didn’t hit the ball into the correct spots and paid the price for it.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, his roommate for the week, summed up Burns in one word during NBC’s broadcast: “hypercompetitive.” The two share more than just a room they’ve spent downtime watching the show Paradise together after putting their kids to bed.

Ben Griffin is in contention at the U.S. Open and seems confident in his game as he drops quite the quote that'll make Scottie Scheffler raise his eyes.