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Scheffler gets some help from Clark, but can't take advantage at the US Open
By Eddie Pells, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
Scottie Scheffler got part of what he needed — a crack in Wyndham Clark's game that might have kickstarted his own run at completing the career Grand Slam. But Scheffler never nailed down the other part — namely, applying any pressure of his own on the player who left the door open Sunday at the ...
Key takeaway But Scheffler never nailed down the other part — namely, applying any pressure of his own on the player who left the door open Sunday at the ...
Why this matters in Magnolia News
For golf fans in Montgomery County, Scottie Scheffler's near miss at the US Open is a familiar tale of what could have been. As a Texan and one of the sport's top players, Scheffler's quest for the career Grand Slam resonates deeply in the local community. His inability to capitalize on Wyndham Clark's struggles at Shinnecock Hills means that fans in Magnolia will have to wait another year to see if Scheffler can join the exclusive group of golfers who have achieved this feat. With the US Open returning to Pebble Beach next year, Scheffler will have another chance to make history, and local fans will be watching closely to see if he can finally fill the last hole on his Grand Slam resume. The delay only adds to the anticipation and excitement building among golf enthusiasts in the Houston area, who are eager to see one of their own make a historic breakthrough.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Scottie Scheffler got part of what he needed — a crack in Wyndham Clark's game that might have kickstarted his own run at completing the career Grand Slam. But Scheffler never nailed down the other part — namely, applying any pressure of his own on the player who left the door open Sunday at the ...
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