Scheffler Aims For US Open Glory, Not Distracted By Past Triumphs

Scottie Scheffler remains focused and unfazed as he prepares for the US Open at Pinehurst, aiming for his third major championship victory. Fresh off his win at the Memorial Tournament, Scheffler has become only the fourth PGA Tour player in the past 60 seasons to secure five wins before the end of June. His recent triumphs include victories at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, The Players, The Masters, and RBC Heritage.

"I try not to think about the past too much, and I try not to think about the future too much," Scheffler told the media. "I just try and live in the present. Sometimes it's easier and sometimes it's a bit harder. I feel like coming off of last week, I was really excited and celebrated for a few minutes there, but my mind kind of just goes on to the next thing."

Scheffler emphasised that his focus is solely on the upcoming tournament. "I'm not thinking about my wins anymore. All I'm focused on is this week and getting ready to play. Just because I won last week doesn't give me any shots against the field this week. We all start even par, and the field is level again starting on Thursday. Last week doesn't really matter," he added.

Scheffler will tee off with PGA Championship winner Xander Schauffele and four-time major champion Rory McIlroy in Thursday's first round. These players are closest to him in the world rankings, adding an extra layer of competition.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler tees off on Thursday at 1:14 p.m. ET with Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler tees off on Thursday at 1:14 p.m. ET with Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele.

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"When I play with Xander and Rory here Thursday and Friday, they're not going to be saying weird stuff to me out on the golf course or trying to block my putt from going in the hole," Scheffler said. "As far as a target on my back, even if there was, there's really not much we can do in the game of golf. Most of it is against the golf course and playing against yourself."

Scheffler's current form puts him in a unique position. If he wins this week, he would be the first golfer to win on tour and capture a major in consecutive weeks since McIlroy achieved this feat at the 2014 PGA Championship.