Paul McGinley reacts to Scottie Scheffler arguing with Randy Smith after his first round at the US Open
Scottie Scheffler's pursuit of a career Grand Slam at the 2026 U.S. Open is marked by a 'brutal' opening round and a confrontation with Randy Smith.
📍 Aftermath
Scottie Scheffler faced a brutal test at Shinnecock Hills while pursuing a career Grand Slam. Paul McGinley reacted to an argument between Scheffler and Randy Smith following the first round.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 21d ago, after coverage quieted.
Where it stands
Scottie Scheffler finished the first round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills with a score of 2-over. The event serves as a bid for Scheffler to achieve a career Grand Slam.
Following the round, Paul McGinley reacted to an argument between Scheffler and Randy Smith. Coverage from Sky Sports and the PGA Tour highlights a 'great battle' against windy conditions and a 'brutal' major test. Outlets including ESPN, The Guardian, and Golf Digest focus on Scheffler's perspective regarding the career slam, with some reporting he does not care significantly about the milestone.
Further developments involve Scheffler's progress through the remainder of the tournament at Shinnecock Hills as he attempts to claim the victory needed for the career slam.
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Sources (10)
- Between Scottie Scheffler and career Grand Slam: a reinvented U.S. Open GOLF.com · 40d ago
- US Open: Scottie Scheffler enjoys 'great battle' as world's best praise 'brutal' major test at windy Shinnecock Hills Sky Sports · 40d ago
- What Scottie Scheffler said after U.S. Open first round NBC Sports · 40d ago
- Scottie Scheffler battles to 2-over at Shinnecock, trails in pursuit of career Grand Slam PGA Tour · 40d ago
- Scottie Scheffler's 2026 U.S. Open Therapy Session Fried Egg Golf · 40d ago
- U.S. Open 2026: In the most Scottie way, Scottie doesn't care (much) about the career slam Golf Digest · 40d ago
- Under The Radar Monday Q Info · 40d ago
- Scheffler faces mighty Shinnecock test in bid to claim career slam with US Open victory The Guardian · 40d ago
- Scottie Scheffler talks U.S. Open hopes, first Grand Slam bid ESPN · 40d ago
- Paul McGinley reacts to Scottie Scheffler arguing with Randy Smith after his first round at the US Open hitc.com · 40d ago
Answered
What was Scottie Scheffler's score after the first round?
Scheffler finished the first round at 2-over.
Where is the 2026 U.S. Open being held?
The tournament is taking place at Shinnecock Hills.
Who did Scottie Scheffler argue with?
According to hitc.com, Scheffler argued with Randy Smith after his first round.
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