2025 U.S. Open Takeaways: Scottie Scheffler Flummoxed, Seeking Answers as Contenders Dwindle After Round 2

Scottie Scheffler is playing at the top of his game. But is that enough?

The 2025 U.S. Open winner hoists his trophy Sunday at Oakmont Country Club. Will it be Scottie Scheffler? I have a different question for the number one golfer.

U.S. Open 2025: The battle to stay in the hunt was real for Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler used the word "battle" several times in describing how he fought against Oakmont for a 71 in the second round.

2025 U.S. Open takeaways: Scottie Scheffler flummoxed, seeking answers as contenders dwindle after Round 2

Oakmont has taken no prisoners through 36 holes, though some have navigated it better than others

Did Scottie Scheffler miss U.S. Open cut? World No. 1 struggles at Oakmont during uneven Round 2

The challenging conditions at Oakmont were a hot topic heading into the U.S. Open, and even Scottie Scheffler was not immune to the difficulty.

Scheffler pleased with how he battled amid 71

Scottie Scheffler carded a 1-over 71 in the second round of the U.S. Open on Friday, later saying "mentally this was as tough as I've battled for the whole day."

How did Scottie Scheffler perform in Round 2 of the 2025 US Open?

Scottie Scheffler, the world's number one ranked golfer is competing in the 2025 US Open at Oakmont Country Club.