WILL GRAVES National Writer, Author at The Rapid City Post

Scottie Scheffler reacts to his putt on the first hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Oakmont, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Scottie Scheffler has frustrating day at the US Open to fall 7 shots off the pace

June 12, 2025

Scottie Scheffler has some work to do to get into contention at the U.S. Open. The reigning PGA champion shot a 3-over 73 in the opening round at Oakmont. That left him in a tie for 49th, seven shots behind leader J.J. Spaun. Scheffler says he made some “sloppy” mistakes that cost him during a round that matched his worst-ever start in a major. The 28-year-old says he just needs to clean things up to put himself in position for the weekend.

Matt Vogt walks past the clubhouse to the first tee for a practice round for the 2025 US Open golf championship at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa. Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Matt Vogt once chose dentistry over golf. Back home at the US Open, he’s learned he didn’t have to

June 9, 2025

Matt Vogt is trading a drill for a driver at the U.S. Open. The 34-year-old Vogt, who runs a dental practice near Indianapolis, qualified as an amateur for the 156-man field. Vogt grew up north of Pittsburgh and caddied for a few years at Oakmont, which is hosting the national championship for the 10th time. Vogt played briefly in college before focusing on dentistry. He returned to the game in 2018 and qualified for this year’s Open two months after losing his father to colon cancer. Vogt says he’s going to try to enjoy the moment and plans to be back in his office next week.

WILL GRAVES National Writer.

Scottie Scheffler has frustrating day at the US Open to fall 7 shots off the pace

Matt Vogt once chose dentistry over golf. Back home at the US Open, he’s learned he didn’t have to

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