Scottie Scheffler faced a challenging start to his U.S. Open campaign, finishing his opening round over par at Pinehurst No. 2. Despite being the world's top-ranked player and a favorite to win his third major, Scheffler struggled to find his usual form on Thursday.
Playing alongside Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele, Scheffler carded a 1-over 71, with two birdies and four bogeys. This left him trailing behind McIlroy, who shot a bogey-free 65 to share the lead with Patrick Cantlay. Schauffele finished the day at even-par.
