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Scheffler's Back Nine Surge Ignites U.S. Open Charge
21 Jun
Summary
- Scheffler rallied with a 32 on the back nine, playing it under par.
- A dramatic chip-in on the 14th fueled Scheffler's charge.
- He remains in contention for a career grand slam after Saturday's play.
Scottie Scheffler mounted a significant charge on Saturday at the U.S. Open, transforming his fortunes with an exceptional performance on the back nine. As the world No. 1 approached the turn, he was two over par for the day and nine shots off the lead, with his usual consistency seemingly absent.
However, Scheffler found his stride, playing the notoriously difficult back nine in 32 strokes, three under par. A birdie on the 10th, followed by a spectacular chip-in on the 14th and a subsequent birdie on the 15th, fueled his ascent. He added another birdie on the 16th, marking three consecutive gains.
Despite finding a bunker on the 17th and missing a short par putt, and a final-hole miss that could have brought him closer, Scheffler's comeback was remarkable. His play on Saturday, particularly the back nine, significantly improved his position and kept his pursuit of a career grand slam within reach.
Scheffler, who has already won two Masters and last year's PGA Championship and Open Championship, aims to become the seventh player to achieve the career grand slam. This would place him in the elite company of legends like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
