Scottie Scheffler has been the reigning pro golfer for the past year, but the world number one isn’t looking so good at this weekend’s US Open.
Scottie Scheffler admitted he may start skipping tournaments the week before the majors after suffering a three-day layoff at the US Open.
Schaeffler appears to be competing in his own league as he looks to make a long run at the top of the World Golf Ranking (OWGR) and has declared himself a dominant force in 2024. In his last five starts, the American has three wins. , including the Master’s degree in April.
In his two starts, he tied for second at the Charles Schwab Challenge earlier this month and tied for eighth at the PGA Championship. All were arrested before the second round. In Kentucky.
But things didn’t go as planned for Scheffler this week. Scheffler had a fast start to the weekend, missing the cut by one shot on Friday. He failed to recover 24 hours later, shooting a 1-over 71 at Moving Day and his third round over par on the second hole at Pinehurst.
Entering the tournament, Scheffler won his third title of the season. A week ago, he won the Memorial Championship, capturing the PGA Tour’s second event of the year. But the future world number one admitted he may have to rethink his timetable to reach the big leagues.
I think it’s going to be a tough week of preparation this week. I don’t think we’re going to play another week,” he said of North. Carolina after the third round. “I think it’s very close, especially walking around Jack’s house (Muirfield Village).
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