A day after a rather animated— and extremely frustrated —Scottie Scheffler pounded golf balls following his round, the World No. 1 was back at Oakmont's practice range in great spirits. Scheffler had only taken one shot less on Saturday, but having a one-year-old in tow made all the difference.

Ben Griffin is in contention at the U.S. Open and seems confident in his game as he drops quite the quote that'll make Scottie Scheffler raise his eyes.

Follow The Athletic ’s live coverage of the 2025 U.S. Open. OAKMONT, Pa. — Scottie Scheffler finished his second round at the U.S. Open on Friday at 4-over-par, eight shots back of the leader at that moment. He’s not convinced he’s out of it.

The GOAT of golfers and GOAT of broadcasters break down Scottie Scheffler's unconventional foot action and why it works

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, his roommate for the week, summed up Burns in one word during NBC’s broadcast: “hypercompetitive.” The two share more than just a room they’ve spent downtime watching the show Paradise together after putting their kids to bed.

Scheffler’s game has not been where he wants it, but he sits in a tie for 11th entering the final round at Oakmont.