World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler was unable to produce his best golf on the final day of the U.S. Open as he watched his three-shot lead disappear amid tough conditions.

Scottie Scheffler's hopes of winning a second major of the year were ended by a poor final round at the US Open on Sunday, and the world No. 1 didn't look for excuses after his round

Scottie Scheffler is the best golfer in the world. Regardless of also-ran status over the weekend in the U.S. Open at Oakmont, the affable Texan has done more than enough since turning pro seven years ago to distance himself from his nearest pursuers among the sport’s current elite.

Sometimes it feels that Scottie Scheffler is inevitable. He’ll hang around, hang around, and rise up the leaderboard on Sunday afternoon as others fade down the stretch – from barely in the mix to serious contention on the final few holes, and maybe a title.

Coming into the week, the prior six U.S. Opens were won at a score of 6 under or lower -- the longest streak in championship history. The USGA had contested tournaments at unorthodox sites such as Los Angeles Country Club and a restored Pinehurst No. 2, where it will return with regularity.

Scottie Scheffler battled his way to a 1-over 71 at the U.S. Open. That was a slight improvement on his first-round 73 but still not the type of performance that’s made him the game’s dominant player the past three years.

Scottie Scheffler may be one of the best golfers in the world, but even he found himself humbled by the rigours of Oakmont Country Club by the end of the US Open on Sunday. Scheffler won the PGA Championship earlier this year and is a three-time major champion,