Scheffler, despite not having his best stuff, grinded out a 1-over-par 71 in Friday’s second round to keep himself in contention, at 4-over par, to win his second major of the year, and the third leg of a career Grand Slam. He spent much of the day hovering around the cut line, which was projected to be 5-over while he was playing.

There are no places to hide at a U.S. Open, particularly at Oakmont Country Club. There are no crevasses to crawl into or shadows to wait in. There are eyeballs on you the moment you first step foot onto the property.

Follow The Athletic ’s live coverage of the 2025 U.S. Open. OAKMONT, Pa. — Scottie Scheffler finished his second round at the U.S. Open on Friday at 4-over-par, eight shots back of the leader at that moment. He’s not convinced he’s out of it.

Scottie Scheffler showed off his game during Saturday's third round of the 2025 US Open from Oakmont Country Club.

Scottie Scheffler is known for his stoicism and remaining focused, both on and off the course. But that was apparently not always the case.

A day after a rather animated— and extremely frustrated —Scottie Scheffler pounded golf balls following his round, the World No. 1 was back at Oakmont's practice range in great spirits. Scheffler had only taken one shot less on Saturday, but having a one-year-old in tow made all the difference.

Scottie Scheffler is well off the lead after two rounds at the US Open at Oakmont. His frustration boiled over on the range afterward.

Familiar names like Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson have all won the U.S. Open in the past decade. However, the last 10 years have also brought surprise champions like Matthew Fitzpatrick,