2021 U.S. Open: Five Who Will Not Win on Sunday

The leaderboard at the 2021 U.S. Open is a crowded one, and it features a number of big names. However, there are also some surprise names in the mix with 18 holes left to play.

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As major championship Sunday approaches, there are a number of players who could walk away with the title on Sunday. And there are those who won’t. Here are five players who will not win the 2021 U.S. Open on Sunday

Mackenzie Hughes – He has been outstanding the last two days, shooting 67 on Friday and 68 on Saturday. He jumped six spots in the third round and now has a share of the lead. But Hughes has rarely had such an occasion to be in the spotlight of a major on Sunday. The guess here is that the situation may be too big for him.

Russell Henley – He’s been in or near the lead the entire week, but this one is based strictly on his track record. Henley has a world of talent but has produced only three PGA Tour wins during his career. A major title would be a huge boost to his career but here’s predicting that it won’t come this week.

Scottie Scheffler – The defending PGA Tour Rookie of the Year does not lack in talent. However, he hasn’t won on tour yet and the guess here is that his first win will not be a major. That, plus the fact that he enters Sunday three shots back, will be too much to conquer in the final round.

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Matthew Wolff – This week has been a good one for Wolff, who has bounced back from his recent struggles to compete in the U.S. Open for the second straight year. But his 2-over par 73 on Saturday may have been enough to take him out of the mix. He’ll need something low on Sunday to win.

Dustin Johnson – He’s the number one player in the world, but there are four shots and eight players between DJ and the top of the field. That’s probably too much for even the mighty Johnson to overcome.

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