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Scheffler Edges McIlroy Into the Final Round

Scottie Scheffler carries a one-shot lead over Rory McIlroy into Sunday at the U.S. Open as the rivalry tightens around control and nerve.

RMReese Mercer
Jun 15, 2026 · 5 min read
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Scottie SchefflerUSA · R4 leader

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Scottie SchefflerWorld No. 1
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Rory McIlroyWorld No. 2
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Xander SchauffeleWorld No. 3
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Ludvig AbergWorld No. 5
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SG: TotalS. Scheffler2.81USA
DrivingR. McIlroy326.4NIR
GIR%C. Morikawa74.1USA
PuttingD. Thompson+0.92USA
ScoringS. Scheffler68.4USA
BirdiesL. Aberg4.9SWE
FedExCupS. Scheffler3,940USA

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