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Scheffler Fires 68, Stages Six-Shot U.S. Open Rally

6/21/2026

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World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler entered the final round of the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills six shots behind Wyndham Clark.
He shot a two-under-par 68, making three straight birdies—including a 12-foot birdie on 13 and a birdie on 16 after missing a 13-foot eagle.
Only one of 21 golfers who began a major final round with a six-shot or larger lead failed to win, highlighting the difficulty of Scheffler’s comeback.

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Story summary

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler entered the final round of the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills six shots behind Wyndham Clark.
He shot a two-under-par 68, making three straight birdies—including a 12-foot birdie on 13 and a birdie on 16 after missing a 13-foot eagle.
Only one of 21 golfers who began a major final round with a six-shot or larger lead failed to win, highlighting the difficulty of Scheffler’s comeback.