Oakmont, PA – World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler showed a rare bout of visible frustration after carding a 71 (+1) in Round 2 of the U.S. Open at Oakmont, rising to 4-over par and tied for 37th place. The famously composed star was seen on the range venting with coach Randy Smith—an intense scene that’s turned heads this week .
🔥 Emotional Blow-Up on the Range
Scheffler, typically unflappable, stormed straight to the practice area after finishing the day with a bogey on No. 18. Cameras caught him aggressively swinging his hands in frustration as he unloaded on his swing, while coach Randy Smith listened and offered mechanical advice .
His caddie, Ted Scott, remained nearby, watching as Scheffler vented—an unusual display for the world’s top-ranked player.
📉 Struggles on Oakmont’s Brutal Terrain
The famed Oakmont test proved challenging: Scheffler hit just six of 14 fairways and seven of 18 greens on Friday, unlike his usual precision. Forced into bunkers, rough, and defensive shots, he managed four birdies but also recorded five bogeys .
Reflecting later, he admitted the round felt like a mental battle, although he remained calm after his press conference. “By no means am I out of the tournament,” he asserted. “But mentally this was as tough as I’ve battled for the whole day” .
🔄 Keeping Calm Despite the Chaos
Despite the on‑course flare‑ups, Scheffler keeps perspective. His 71 followed a 73 in Round 1 and came after a season featuring three wins from his last four starts—including his recent PGA Championship triumph .
He highlighted that battling hard to minimize damage was a victory in itself: “It could have been a lot worse,” he told ESPN .
👀 Outlook: Still in Contention
With two rounds remaining, Scheffler sits comfortably inside the projected cut line (around +7) . While he trails early leaders like J.J. Spaun (‑4) and Sam Burns (‑3), anything can happen on a roller‑coaster course like Oakmont .
Scheffler’s challenge now: channel Saturday’s intensity into sharper execution
✅ Final Word
Seeing Scheffler visibly angry—slamming hands, ripping swings, ranting on the range—was jarring but revealing. Under his steely exterior beats a competitor who passionately hates losing control. That fire may just fuel a comeback when his number is called this weekend.
