As the U.S. Open kicks off, Scottie Scheffler is the overwhelming favorite, unsurprisingly so, as he is now drawing Tiger Woods comparisons from his peers.

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.

Golf Channel’s Paul McGinley said, "He’s not been himself at all today. His stats are bad and he’s hit a lot of poor shots for him." ...

The winner of three of his last four starts had an uncharacteristically poor Thursday afternoon, but he goes right back out Friday morning.