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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 KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 21, 2026
· 4 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 U.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
Scottie Scheffler's near miss at the US Open will likely resonate with golf enthusiasts in Alamo Heights , where the sport is popular and local fans closely follow the careers of top players. As the world's No. 1 player, Scheffler's pursuit of the career Grand Slam is of particular interest, given his Texas roots. His inability to capitalize on Wyndham Clark's struggles at Shinnecock Hills means he will have to wait another year to attempt to join the exclusive group of players who have achieved this feat. For local golf fans, the wait will be especially keen, as they look forward to seeing Scheffler compete again at Pebble Beach next year. In the meantime, his performance will likely be a topic of discussion at local golf courses and country clubs, where fans will be analyzing what went wrong and how he can improve his chances next time around.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 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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