Scottie Scheffler's quest for the career Grand Slam ended in frustration at Shinnecock Hills, where a disappointing opening-round 72 left him playing catch-up all week. The world No 1 watched Wyndham Clark seize control with a first-round 66 and never relinquish the lead, despite Scheffler's valiant weekend charge.

Scheffler rallied with rounds of 68 and 69 to earn a Sunday pairing with Clark, getting within three strokes with five holes remaining. However, bogeys on the 14th derailed his momentum, and he finished at even-par, four behind Clark's winning total. The 30-year-old's fifth top-four finish in seven worldwide starts showed consistency, but not the breakthrough he sought.

After the round, Scheffler praised Clark's composure under pressure, particularly handling a hostile New York crowd that jeered during the final round. 'It shows a lot about Wyndham, how he handled not only this golf course but I think the crowd today as well,' Scheffler said of his fellow American champion.

The missed opportunity extends Scheffler's wait for the Grand Slam, with the PGA Tour moving to TPC River Highlands for the Travelers Championship. Clark's wire-to-wire victory marks his second major title, solidifying his place among golf's elite.