The 2025 U.S. Open has not gone according to plan for Scottie Scheffler. The world's top-ranked player, who came in as the heavy favorite to win his second straight major championship, sits firmly inside the cut line but a ways off contention through 36 holes.

Scottie Scheffler is going to make the cut at the U.S. Open. While that's nothing to scoff at, it isn't up to snuff for the No. 1 player the world.

Coming off a big birdie, Scottie Scheffler stepped onto the third tee box — his 12th hole of the day — looking to right his round and reclaim his role as U.S. Open favorite. He let loose with the driver but knew immediately the shot was way off target.