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Rarely Frustrated Scottie Scheffler Reveals Anger During US Open

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Sahil Goswami | Last updated Jun 13, 2025 1:58 PM ET

The 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club is already proving to be a brutal test for the world’s best golfers. J.J. Spaun stunned everyone by carding a bogey-free 66, only the second such round ever at a U.S. Open held at Oakmont to grab the lead on Thursday. He sits at 4-under, just ahead of Thriston Lawrence at 3-under.

A group led by Brooks Koepka trails close behind at 2-under. Meanwhile, big names like Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, and Bryson DeChambeau all struggled to stay afloat, shooting over par.

The course has lived up to its legendary difficulty, with tight fairways, vicious rough, and lightning-fast greens frustrating even the most composed players.

Colin Montgomerie even called out players to “man up” and stop complaining. But even the usually calm and composed Scottie Scheffler, currently the world No. 1, couldn’t hold back.

Scheffler had been on an incredible run this season, winning three of his last four starts. However, Oakmont halted that momentum. On Thursday, he finished at 3-over with six bogeys, placing him seven shots behind the leader. The real moment of frustration came on the 14th hole. After a promising tee shot, his approach seemed on track until it rolled away from the pin, leaving a tough putt.

Oakmont can frustrate even the most even-keeled players. pic.twitter.com/7Tm4BxwZ4h
— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 13, 2025

Realizing the opportunity had slipped away, Scheffler let out a frustrated “Gosh dang it” and slammed his club into the ground, creating a divot a rare display of emotion from the otherwise composed golfer.

⛪️ Scottie scheffler is not happy

“Gosh dang it”

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— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) June 13, 2025

Despite his rocky start, Scheffler still has time to rebound. But the first round at Oakmont sent a clear message no one’s safe from its wrath, not even the calmest player on the tour.

Much of the tournament is left, so things can turn for Scheffler anytime.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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