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Irish Star on MSNScottie Scheffler has already helped Rory McIlroy explain slump after dismal U.S. Open performanceRory McIlroy has cut a frustrated figure at the U.S. Open and Scottie Scheffler has explained why the Northern Irishman is struggling following his own PGA Championship win
Being the strong favorite to win a golf tournament isn’t always an easy responsibility to bear. Just ask Scottie Scheffler, who has revealed that he was forced to close his Venmo account because of bettors staking money on his performance.
“Overall definitely not out of the tournament. Today was I think with the way I was hitting it, was easily a day I could have been going home and battled pretty hard to stay in there,” Scheffler said. “I’m 4 over. We’ll see what the lead is after today, but around this golf course I don’t think by any means I’m out of the tournament.”
Golf Channel’s Paul McGinley said, "He’s not been himself at all today. His stats are bad and he’s hit a lot of poor shots for him."
US Open has been a thrilling one at Oakmont Country Club as things remain wide open heading into the final round. Golf’s top events have been on a hot streak, with the run of all-time
Scottie Scheffler might be the overwhelming favorite heading into the U.S. Open this weekend ... from fans with a "financial investment" in his performance. Unsurprisingly, he said most golfers ...