Three-time major winner Scottie Scheffler was left surprised that the U.S. Open lead was just four-under-par after he struggled to a three-over 73 in the opening round at Oakmont

All three were between seven and eight shots behind the leader, and all were in danger of being cut Friday. The U.S. Open remains golf’s cruelest test.

Scottie Scheffler has been in sensational form in recent weeks, though he struggled to find his rhythm in the opening round of the US Open, with the world No. 1 letting his frustrations get the better