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Yahoo
13-06-2025
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2025 U.S. Open: Scottie Scheffler appears frustrated on driving range after second round
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is going to make the cut at the 2025 U.S. Open, and while that's nothing to sneeze at, it isn't exactly up to snuff for arguably the most dominant golfer of the past decade. Scheffler shot 1-over 71 on Friday to follow up his 3-over 73 in the first round and he heads into the weekend 4 over, inside the projected cutline but well back of the lead. Advertisement After finishing his second round, Scheffler wasn't ready to go home (or the Airbnb). Instead, he hit the driving range, trying to tweak whatever it is that seems to be going wrong. Scheffler appeared to be visibly frustrated as he and his coach, Randy Smith, were shown exchanging ideas on the range during Friday's television broadcast. Scheffler entered Oakmont as a significant favorite to win the U.S. Open, having won three of his last four starts on the PGA Tour, including the PGA Championship and The Memorial Tournament. If we've learned anything from Scheffler's performance over the past three or four years, it's that he's never out of it. But he'll need that driving range session to pay off as he looks to go low Saturday in hopes of getting back in contention for his third major championship title. Advertisement If there are still any questions about whether Oakmont is hard enough, though, well, there's your answer. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: US Open 2025: Scottie Scheffler frustrated on range after second round
USA Today
13-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 U.S. Open: Scottie Scheffler appears frustrated on driving range after second round
2025 U.S. Open: Scottie Scheffler appears frustrated on driving range after second round World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is going to make the cut at the 2025 U.S. Open, and while that's nothing to sneeze at, it isn't exactly up to snuff for arguably the most dominant golfer of the past decade. Scheffler shot 1-over 71 on Friday to follow up his 3-over 73 in the first round and he heads into the weekend 4 over, inside the projected cutline but well back of the lead. After finishing his second round, Scheffler wasn't ready to go home (or the Airbnb). Instead, he hit the driving range, trying to tweak whatever it is that seems to be going wrong. Scottie hit just 7 greens but managed a 71 and is out at the range now trying to find it with coach Randy Smith @golfweek — Adam Schupak (@AdamSchupak) June 13, 2025 Scheffler appeared to be visibly frustrated as he and his coach, Randy Smith, were shown exchanging ideas on the range during Friday's television broadcast. Scheffler entered Oakmont as a significant favorite to win the U.S. Open, having won three of his last four starts on the PGA Tour, including the PGA Championship and The Memorial Tournament. Scottie grinding it out on the range with coach Randy Smith after a 71 on Friday. — U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 13, 2025 If we've learned anything from Scheffler's performance over the past three or four years, it's that he's never out of it. But he'll need that driving range session to pay off as he looks to go low Saturday in hopes of getting back in contention for his third major championship title. If there are still any questions about whether Oakmont is hard enough, though, well, there's your answer.
Newsweek
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Scottie Scheffler's Caddie, Ted Scott, Memorial Locker Room Video Goes Viral
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler won the Memorial Tournament with a score of 10-under, claiming his second consecutive title at Muirfield Village. Scheffler (and his son Bennett) wasn't the only one who went viral on Sunday, though; as his caddie, Ted Scott, also received his share of social media attention as well. Shortly after Scheffler's impressive performance at 'Jack's Place', a video began circulating on social media of Scott showing off his best dance moves in the Champions Locker Room at the Memorial Tournament venue. Scottie Scheffler of the United States and caddie Ted Scott celebrate on the 18th green after winning the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 01, 2025 in Dublin,... Scottie Scheffler of the United States and caddie Ted Scott celebrate on the 18th green after winning the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 01, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio. MoreThe veteran caddie is accompanied by several people who appear to be other members of Scheffler's team. They all point to Scheffler's golf bag while celebrating to the beat of the music. The video was originally posted by Scott on his Instagram account, which has over 140,000 followers. It was his way of thanking the crew that helped Scheffler win: "Could not have done it again without this crew right here! Thank you men!," he posted. 🚨🕺🏆 #NEW — Scottie Scheffler's caddie Ted Scott busts a move in the locker room following his bosses win at The Memorial Tournament (🎥 via Ted Scott / IG) — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) June 2, 2025 Scott and Scheffler began working together at the start of the 2022 season. Since then, the current World No. 1 has won all 16 of his PGA Tour titles, including three major championships and one TOUR Championship. Add to that that Scheffler has also won an Olympic title and two editions of the Hero World Challenges with Scott carrying his bag. Scott is one of the most successful caddies on the PGA Tour. Prior to working with Scheffler, he caddied for Bubba Watson, being by his side in his two Masters Tournament victories. Scheffler's win at this weekend's Memorial Tournament marked the third time he has successfully defended a title. He previously did so at the Players Championship (2023 and 2024) and the WM Phoenix Open (2022 and 2023). According to DraftKings, only two other players have accomplished this feat more times in the past 30 years: Phil Mickelson (five times) and Tiger Woods (23 times). Not for nothing, Scheffler earned the highest praise from Jack Nicklaus himself. The legendary 18-time major champion spoke wonders about Scottie's level of play: "He reminds me so much of the way I like to play," said Nicklaus during the winner's press conference. "I don't think I played nearly as well as he played. He's playing better than I played and more consistent. He's just been playing fantastic, and I love watching him play." Scheffler's next start will be the U.S. Open in two weeks at Oakmont, where he is once again among the top favorites to win. More Golf: Scottie Scheffler's Memorial message for his wife, Meredith, unveiled
Daily Record
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
I worry for golf fans after frightening Jordan Spieth off-target strike – it could have been horrendous
Our man Craig Swan shared his fears over supporters getting too close to the action Excited golf fans understandably want to get as close as they can to their heroes. It's part of the magic ingredient of being at an event. There are few sports where the paying public can get as close to the absolute elite of the game as they can at a tournament. They can talk to them as they walk between tees or down holes. It's exhilarating. But, at some point, there has to be an understanding and a stronger instant mechanism in place for the sake of those supporters and also the players themselves when things have the potential to go awry. Jordan Spieth's off-target strike on the first hole of his final round of The Memorial Tournament was another frightening episode. For those who didn't see it, the American had missed the fairway to the right with his opening tee-shot of his final round at Muirfield Village and had to trudge into rough for his approach shot to the green. The Ryder Cup star and major champion didn't catch it properly, it went searing to the right out of the tricky lie and screamed towards punters with one in a yellow shirt diving to the ground to the deck in evading action. Spieth's incident was worryingly similar to one at last month's PGA Championship involving English star Aaron Rai. Also in rough, he looked to drill the ball underneath the branches of a tree while fans stood just to the right, but it went wrong and, instead of finding his intended target, his strike slammed straight into it and came inches away from hitting a fan in the knee. It's happening more and more and these moments are sailing close to the wind and the situation needs to be addressed by self-policing fans or players themselves before something awful happens. You can't manage everyone. Tournament chiefs can't be expected just to clear an entire crowd off a hole when someone hits it off line. That's just impossible and they do everything to let spectators know about the dangers when they enter a venue. They can only do so much, but there has to be a personal recognition from outside of the ropes and maybe even a way of coordinating something stricter in the future for everyone's benefit. Just get them as far out of the way as possible. Or if that means a player standing there for 10 minutes and demanding people move, then so be it. Everyone knows the damage a ball could do if striking someone from close range. It's why, when anyone plays the game, they are taught to stand behind their playing partner at a shot. It's basic common sense. Now that's for most of us hackers and the basic premise appears to be that, as professionals, these guys aren't going to miscue one. Yet it always feels uncomfortable to see when, if a player hits one off line from the tee, they sometimes have to burrow into a crowd and a very narrow tunnel of escape is subsequently created by fans on either side ahead of the ball as they play their next shot. It's natural for folk wanting to get a close-up of their idols, to edge further and further out towards the intended line of the shot peering for a best glance. But it's not fair on the players. How is he or she going to feel to if they crack a fan for catastrophic consequences? Maybe some less clued-up fans just don't realise the peril of the situation and there needs to be ways to keep them as far away as possible in such situations, however difficult to organise in a few short minutes with congestion a potential issue. Of course, not all situations are the same. For example, everyone who attends a tournament is fully aware that, if you stand at a landing zone or beside a green, you have a chance of a miscue dropping out of the sky on you. Most players are great at shouting 'fore' these days and that's perfectly acceptable part of the day when you pay to get into a tournament. That comes with the territory. As stated, tournament chiefs also give ample warnings for these things. They can only do so much. Ben Griffin left a mark on a boy's back at The Memorial with a wayward drive, but the guy was 300 yards away, had time to react and the obligatory signed glove was handed over, handshakes exchanged and all smiles. That scenario unfolds virtually every single day of an event. But these close-range ones? That's different. There's no time to react. If Spieth's strike had gone a few yards lower, it could have been horrendous. It's not Spieth's fault. It wasn't Rai's fault. Or any other player in that situation. They are all trying their best to hit the correct shot. But to be just 10 or 20 yards away in front of any player before an impending strike and just a few yards or feet to the side of their intended target line is a dangerous business. Fans need to be aware. For their own good and that of the players.
Newsweek
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Scottie Scheffler's Son, Bennett, Poop Stain Steals the Memorial Show
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Scottie Scheffler once again took the bull by the horns on Sunday at the 50th edition of The Memorial Tournament. The World No. 1 shot under par for the fourth straight round at an extremely difficult Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. That culminated in a four-shot victory over Ben Griffin. With the win, Scheffler joined Tiger Woods as the only players to go back-to-back at The Memorial. Maybe more impressively, the Ridgewood, New Jersey native made other PGA Tour history. Sunday marked Scheffler's 16th PGA Tour victory. Only Sam Snead, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods needed less time between their first and 16th PGA Tour wins. Among all of the memorable images following Scheffler's victory, it was his one-year-old son, Bennett, who stole the show. As Scheffler's wife, Meredith, handed him his son to hold, an image of the three of them went viral. Winning a golf tournament for $4 million and your wife handing you a baby with a poop stain square in the middle of his back is peak dad life. — Kyle Porter (@KylePorterNS) June 1, 2025 Within the first few hours of golf journalist Kyle Porter's tweet going up, it had more than a million views. Why? Take a look at Bennett's back side. Scheffler's adorable son had a giant poop stain on the back of his onesie. Every parent knows that comes with the territory. It is one thing to manage your infant's bowels, and another to always keep them from making a mess. But the world's best golfer, being the loving and amazing father that he is, does not seem to notice, or care if he did. One year ago, Scheffler had just won his first tournament following his son's birth. Here we are a year later, and Scottie is celebrating his eighth since Bennett was born. DUBLIN, OHIO - JUNE 01: Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates with the trophy with wife Meredith and son Bennett after winning the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club... DUBLIN, OHIO - JUNE 01: Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates with the trophy with wife Meredith and son Bennett after winning the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 01, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by) MoreThe level of consistency Scottie Scheffler has displayed is monumental. Even the great Jack Nicklaus was in awe of his level of play after Sunday's victory. "He's playing better than I played and more consistent," Nicklaus said. "He's just been playing fantastic, and I love watching him play. Whether it's here or on the television or whatever it is, I love to watch. Anytime he's playing, I want to watch." The 28-year-old keeps adding to his growing legacy. At this point, it is undeniable that he is playing the best brand of golf we have seen since prime Tiger Woods. That is a bold statement, but the stats back it up. He will take the week off the celebrate and relax with family. Then the world will witness Scheffler go for his fourth major title at the U.S. Open in Oakmont in two weeks. More Golf: The Memorial: $20 Million Payout to PGA Tour Stars Revealed
