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Newsweek
4 days ago
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- Newsweek
Scottie Scheffler's Old Nemesis Costs Him U.S. Open Chance
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 couldn't assert his favoritism at the 2025 US Open, despite adding another top-10 finish in major championships to his extraordinary resume. This time, it wasn't a last-minute issue, but rather what has been his nemesis throughout his career: his putting. Scheffler struggled to stay in contention during the first three rounds, and although he started the fourth round seven strokes behind the leader, he still felt in position to fight for the title. The final round proved that this would have been true had he had better luck with the putter. The world's top-ranked golfer posted a negative strokes-gained-putting score during the fourth round (-0.7), ranking 43rd out of the 66 players who finished. In contrast, he was one of the best at approaching the green, gaining 3.83 strokes, which allowed him to complete the round with just 1.8 putts per hole despite his putting issues. Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts after missing a putt on the third green during the second round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 13, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts after missing a putt on the third green during the second round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 13, 2025 in Oakmont, these statistics could have been much better. Scheffler missed eight putts from inside 15 feet during the fourth round, which was key to him finishing five strokes behind champion JJ Spaun. "A few more putts drop today, I think it's a little different story," Scheffler said. "My first three days, I felt like I was battling the whole time. Today I hit some shots. I hit some putts that I really thought were going in, hit some lips." "It was just challenging. There was a lot of pitch on the greens and you got to do a lot right in order to hole putts. I was just right on the edge today." 🚨⛳️😲 #WATCH — World #1 Scottie Scheffler with a 3 putt bogey from 8 feet, including a 2 footer for par that didn't even touch the hole… 🫨 @SchefflerFans — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) June 15, 2025 During the fourth round, it's fair to say that Scheffler suffered from one of his greatest strengths: driving. The three-time major champion lost strokes off the tee (-0.86) and hit only seven of the 14 fairways he played. "My main takeaway is I battled as hard as I did this week," he said. "I was really proud mentally of how I was over the course of four days. I did a lot of things out there that could really kind of break a week, and I never really got that one good break that kind of propels you." "I'd hit it this far off, and seemingly every time I did, I was punished pretty severely for it." Scottie Scheffler improved as the U.S. Open progressed, carding rounds of 73, 71, 70, and 70 to finish tied for seventh at 4-over. This marks his 15th top-10 finish in 24 major championship appearances, his fourth consecutive top 10 finish, and his ninth in the last three seasons. More Golf: 2025 U.S. Open: Full $21.5M Payout as JJ Spaun Wins First Major
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
U.S. Open: Players Defend Wyndham Clark's Locker Room Destruction
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. So much has been made this week of Oakmont Country Club's carnage created for players at the 2025 U.S. Open. More players finished worse than 20-over par than are in red figures. Just think about that. The cut line landed at +7, with several stars falling below including defending champion Bryson DeChambeau. But so too did the 2023 U.S. Open winner, Wyndham Clark. Clark bogeyed his 36th and final hole to miss the cut by a single stroke. Afterward, he allegedly took out his frustration on the members locker rooms at Oakmont Country Club. 🚨🥾🚪 #NEW: Wyndham Clark allegedly damaged several lockers in the change room at Oakmont Country Club following a missed cut, per @TronCarterNLU. Additionally, Clark recently destroyed a T-mobile sign at the PGA Championship not long ago. Is this behaviour acceptable? — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) June 15, 2025 Images of the destruction surfaced, prompting fans reactions. But after news of the incident surfaced, pro golfers have come to his defense. "This is minimal regards what I've seen other players do. Players you would never expect. Oakmont will test any players mental fortitude. Seen it in person. Guess who? 2016," Graeme McDowell cryptically posted. Interestingly, the 2016 U.S. Open he is referencing also was played at Oakmont. OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 12: Wyndham Clark of the United States (L) and Matt Fitzpatrick of England walk off the seventh tee during the first round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club... OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 12: Wyndham Clark of the United States (L) and Matt Fitzpatrick of England walk off the seventh tee during the first round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 12, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) More"I have inflicted severe Locker destruction through the years at US Opens and paid my fines. Generally they have been our temporary build lockers. Not members lockers. Not that that's an excuse. Generally it's been when I've felt the USGA have pushed the limits over the edge 🤦🏼♂️," Ian Poulter then replied to the tweet. This was not the first time Clark has left his own carnage behind. A month ago, he flung his golf club and damaged the T-Mobile sign at the PGA Championship. That prompted an extensive apology from the former U.S. Open winner on social media. That begs the question whether Clark will post anything after his latest reported outburst. Will he receive any fines? After the two best years of his professional career in 2023 and 2024, things have not gone well in 2025. In 16 events, Clark has missed the cut four times and has just one top 10. More Golf: Scottie Scheffler Reveals Feeling Being 'Hit by a Bus' at U.S. Open
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Wyndham Clark tantrum reportedly behind U.S. Open locker room damage
Wyndham Clark tantrum reportedly behind U.S. Open locker room damage 🚨🥾🚪 #NEW: Wyndham Clark allegedly damaged several lockers in the change room at Oakmont Country Club following a missed cut, per @TronCarterNLU. Additionally, Clark recently destroyed a T-mobile sign at the PGA Championship not long ago. Is this behaviour acceptable? — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) June 15, 2025 2023 U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark missed the cut at this year's tournament, succumbing to the rough conditions of Oakmont Country Club like many others this weekend. Unlike others, Clark apparently didn't handle the loss very well. That's according to images of a couple damaged lockers in the Oakmont locker room and a report from No Laying Up's Tron Carter confirming that Clark was behind the damage. If true, this would be the latest blow up from Clark in what's possibly becoming a pattern after he tossed his club into some signage after a bad drive at last month's PGA Championship -- something he later apologized for. Clark shot 8-over at Oakmont, bowing out Friday one stroke short of the cut.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Wyndham Clark Loses Temper, Goes Berserk in U.S. Open Locker Room
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. Oakmont Country Club has never been kind to golfers, and the 125th U.S. Open proved no different. The course's brutal setup left even the best players frustrated. Bryson DeChambeau, the defending champion, missed the cut after a 10-over finish. Shane Lowry, who had already made headlines for his hot-mic F-bomb, struggled through Rounds 1 and 2, ultimately failing to advance. And then there was Phil Mickelson, who quietly exited after posting 8-over, possibly bidding farewell to the U.S. Open. But while disappointment was widespread, no one took their frustration out on Oakmont's loker room—except Wyndham Clark, allegedly. CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 19: Wyndam Clark hits a tee shot during the Pro-Am prior to the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 19, 2024 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by)... CROMWELL, CONNECTICUT - JUNE 19: Wyndam Clark hits a tee shot during the Pro-Am prior to the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 19, 2024 in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by) More Getty Images Clark, the 2023 U.S. Open champion, had a rough week. He carded consecutive rounds of 74, missing the cut by a single stroke with a bogey on his final hole. His frustration boiled over, and according to reports, he trashed the locker room at Oakmont Country Club. NUCLR GOLF shared images from inside the dressing room, showing broken lockers and scattered debris. Without context, the scene looked like a break-in, but it was Clark who had allegedly damaged the venue. 🚨🥾🚪 #NEW: Wyndham Clark allegedly damaged several lockers in the change room at Oakmont Country Club following a missed cut, per @TronCarterNLU. Additionally, Clark recently destroyed a T-mobile sign at the PGA Championship not long ago. Is this behaviour acceptable? — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) June 15, 2025 Tron Carter of the "No Laying Up" podcast confirmed the incident, posting on X: "Multiple sources confirming that the Blow Pig really got after it in the Oakmont locker room. Super classy, desecrating one of the most historic spots in golf AND on the heels of his behavior at Quail Hollow. Probably time to put him in the cooler for a few months." Clark's temper has been an issue before. Just last month, he smashed a T-Mobile sign at the PGA Championship after a poor drive. He later apologized, admitting, "My actions were uncalled for and completely inappropriate. I hold myself to a high standard, and yesterday I fell short of those standards." Wyndham Clark under fire Fans weren't letting this latest outburst slide. The comment section on Carter's post was filled with outrage. "That's a historical locker room too, I'd ban him from ever playing there again," one fan wrote. Another demanded action: "He should be suspended. Imagine being a guest at a club and doing that after the round." Comparisons were drawn to Rory McIlroy, who had destroyed a tee marker on the 17th hole after a failed drive. Some fans argued that Clark's behavior was worse, calling him "immature" and suggesting a three-month suspension. Others pointed out that Scottie Scheffler had also damaged the fairway in frustration during Round 1, fueling calls for stricter discipline across the Tour. With Round 4 set to begin Sunday morning, all eyes will be on the final showdown. Sam Burns leads at 4-under, with Adam Scott and J.J. Spaun one shot back. But for Clark, the tournament is over—and the fallout from his actions is just beginning. More Golf: Scottie Scheffler's U.S. Open Hopes Staring at Historic Difficulty
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Fans slam Rory McIlroy for ‘despicable' acts during second-round of US Open at Oakmont
RORY McILROY let his emotions boil over during a frustrating second round at the US Open. The 2 Rory McIlroy flung his club in a fit of fury during his second round at the US Open Credit: @NUCLRGOLF 2 McIlroy also smashed a tee box at Oakmont as he barely made the cut at the season's third major Credit: sky sports Two birdies in his last four holes managed to get him into the weekend at the season's third major of the season. Holywood hotshot McIlroy On the 12th hole, a poor approach prompted the Northern Irishman to fling his club in anger. Later, on the 17th tee , McIlroy took his frustration out on the ground, smashing up the tee box after another errant drive. read more on golf The outburst drew immediate commentary on the broadcast, with a Sky Sports announcer remarking: "Oh wow. Frustration once again boils over. "He's not himself right now." And fans were quick to slam the erratic behaviour as they One posted: "I think that's despicable." Most read in Golf Another wrote: "These pro golfers should be deducted a stroke for throwing a club per incident, plus fined up to $100k to be given to charity." A third penned: "His petulance is just increasing and it's not getting called out." 'One of stupidest things I've ever done' - Shane Lowry speechless after forgetting most basic rule of golf at US Open While one fan commented: "Guess he won't be speaking to the media today." Meanwhile, Shane Lowry - who was playing with McIlroy - was The The Irishman accidentally picked up his ball on the green without marking it on the 14th hole at He was docket penalty-shot due to the incident. Lowry, who was already nine-over after an opening-round 78, endured a nightmare start to round two with three bogeys and a double in his first four holes. But the low point came on the par-4 14th, when after chipping well past the hole, he walked over and lifted his ball before putting down a marker.
