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Scottie Scheffler Deletes Venmo Over Betting Requests Ahead of U.S. Open

The world number one said unsolicited transfers from bettors prompted him to delete his public Venmo account.

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Overview

  • Scheffler enters the U.S. Open at Oakmont fresh off wins at the PGA Championship and Memorial Tournament, which has made him the betting favorite for a fourth major title.
  • He secured three victories in his last four starts after recovering from a season-opening wrist injury.
  • Following a week off after the Memorial, Scheffler said he felt well-rested and used practice rounds at Oakmont to adapt to the course conditions.
  • The 28-year-old has earned nearly $87 million in career prize money and says he ignores betting odds in favor of focusing on challenging the golf course.
  • His public deletion of his Venmo account highlights the growing financial interactions between top golfers and sports bettors.