Overview
- Scottie Scheffler told reporters that his game has been “pretty frustrating” and that he “wasn’t sharp enough” after recent tournaments.
- He finished tied for 12th at the Memorial Tournament and ranked near the bottom of the field in strokes gained there, a measurable drop from his earlier form.
- Scheffler chose not to play the Canadian Open and is using the off week for individual work to try to fix his short game and ball striking before the U.S. Open.
- High-profile analyst Brandel Chamblee said Scheffler’s game is “off” and no longer untouchable, and observers say Rory McIlroy is the likeliest beneficiary if Scheffler does not rebound; betting markets still list Scheffler as the favorite.
- Shinnecock Hills demands precise iron play and small targets on the greens, so Scheffler’s putting and distance-control issues directly affect his chances and will determine whether he can complete the career Grand Slam.