Scottie Scheffler opens U.S. Open with 71, leaving him in contention but with ground to make up

Scheffler arrived this week as the overwhelming favorite, according to BetMGM Sportsbook, to win his third major. He has won five of his last eight tournaments, including his second Masters, and was coming off a victory at the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, where a 2-over 74 at Muirfield Village in the final round was still enough for a one-shot win over Collin Morikawa.