Scottie Scheffler's performance at the U.S. Open concluded with a final round that mirrored his disappointing start to the tournament. The world No. 1 finished all four rounds over par for the first time in his major championship career, shooting 72 on Sunday. Despite being heavily favored to win, Scheffler struggled to make an impact, finishing 8-over 288 with only four birdies throughout the week. Known for averaging 5.22 birdies per round this season, Scheffler found it challenging to navigate the tricky greens at Pinehurst No. 2.
Expressing frustration with his putting, Scheffler admitted to struggling with reading the breaks on the greens, leading to unexpected outcomes on his putts. Looking ahead to the next U.S. Open at Pinehurst in 2029, Scheffler plans to spend more time familiarizing himself with the course's greens, noting the difficulty in finding similar practice conditions elsewhere.
