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Scheffler salvages 72 after near meltdown Story flow and key facts
Scottie Scheffler endured one of his worst ball-striking performances in two years during the second round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village, yet managed to salvage an even-par 72 through relentless scrambling and clutch putting. After opening with 10 missed greens and a shanked bunker shot, Scheffler found himself on the edge of the cut line, nine shots off the lead. Despite feeling like a 90 was imminent, he rallied with three birdies in his final six holes, including a 40-footer on the 16th. The round kept alive his bid to win a third consecutive Memorial, a feat that would match Tiger Woods' record. Scheffler, currently ranked No. 1 in the world, has made 76 consecutive cuts since August 2022. This performance came just before his attempt to complete the career Grand Slam at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
Facts
- Scottie Scheffler shot even-par 72 despite feeling like he might shoot 90 due to poor ball-striking.
- He shanked a bunker shot and hit only 15 greens in regulation through 36 holes—typically his average for one round.
- Scheffler made three straight birdies on the back nine, including a 40-foot putt on the 16th.
- He is nine shots behind leader J.T. Poston and remains in contention at the Memorial Tournament.
- This is Scheffler's final event before the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, where he seeks a career Grand Slam.
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