Frickin' Hurts': Scottie Scheffler Lifts Lid on Golf's Harshest Reality Ahead of U.S. Open

Scottie Scheffler has admitted that finishing second at the U.S. Open hurts more than finishing third, reflecting on multiple near-misses that have punctuated his season. The World No. 1 notes that even when victory is not his sole aim, runners-up sting when a career grand slam remains a possibility. He has four top-seven finishes in his last five U.S. Open starts and heads to Shinnecock Hills seeking a breakthrough, aware that margins are razor-thin and small errors can derail a round. He described pressure and focus as essential to unlocking the next level of performance.