The ridiculously high standards that Scottie Scheffler has set the last 3 ½ years often lead to even higher expectations, which makes his start at the U.S. Open feel like such an anomaly.
Rory McIlroy has struggled with his game and his motivation since completing the career Grand Slam. He now faces the sternest of challenges at Oakmont.
For the second time in three weeks, Mother Nature and the dynamics of a golf ball’s flight have coalesced to create unrest among the game’s best and brightest.
McIlroy’s driver was reportedly ruled non-conforming on Tuesday at the PGA Championship, and three days later McIlroy had hit just 10 fairways through 36 holes.
