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Scottie Scheffler Reclaims PGA Tour Money Lead After Frustrating U.S. Open Near-Miss

Despite a disappointing Sunday at Shinnecock Hills, Scottie Scheffler's T4 finish returns him to the top of the money list ahead of the Travelers Championship.

Scottie Scheffler's quest for a career Grand Slam on his 30th birthday ended in familiar frustration at Shinnecock Hills. A final-round 1-over-par left him at even par for the tournament, tying for fourth alongside J.T. Poston and Keith Mitchell +6500 (Bovada). Despite the disappointment of finishing four shots behind champion Wyndham Clark +3300 (FanDuel), who claimed his second U.S. Open title in four years, Scheffler's performance yielded a massive financial consolation prize.

Back on Top of the Money List

The T4 finish earned Scheffler $920,882, catapulting him back into the top spot on the PGA Tour money list with nearly $13 million in season earnings. He overtook Matt Fitzpatrick +2200 (FanDuel), who finished 22nd at the U.S. Open and now trails Scheffler by $606,966. Cameron Young +2500 (Bovada) sits just ahead of Clark on the money list with over $12 million, while Clark's victory pushed him to fourth place with over $8.9 million in season earnings.

Scheffler's Sunday was defined by agonizing near-misses. On the par-4 seventh, his bunker shot rolled back into the sand in classic Shinnecock fashion, resulting in a costly bogey. Though he had appeared to solve the course during a late run on Saturday, his putter went cold when it mattered most on Father's Day.

"I felt like I did enough to have a really good round," Scheffler said. "It was just, man, I felt like I hit a lot of good putts that were really close to going in. Just wasn’t able to kind of hole those."

Looking Ahead to the Travelers

The tour immediately pivots to the final signature event of the season, the Travelers Championship, which features a $20 million purse and a $3.6 million winner's check. Scheffler enters the week as the clear favorite at +480 (FanDuel), looking to extend his financial lead and put the major disappointment behind him. Meanwhile, players like Tom Kim +15000 (DraftKings), who recently crossed the $1 million mark for the season after sitting 99th on the money list, will look to make their own moves in the high-stakes event.

FAQ

Where did Scottie Scheffler finish at the U.S. Open?
Scheffler finished tied for fourth at even par, four shots behind winner Wyndham Clark.
Who leads the PGA Tour money list after the U.S. Open?
Scottie Scheffler leads the money list with nearly $13 million in season earnings, overtaking Matt Fitzpatrick.