As live-betting and prop bets explode, athletes say they face more threats from fans than ever.

You won’t find Scottie Scheffler on Venmo these days, but that’s for a good reason. Scheffler spoke with the media leading up to the US Open at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Penn., this week.

Scottie Scheffler, the strong favorite for the US Open, revealed he closed his Venmo due to requests from bettors and discussed his preparations for the tournament at Oakmont Country Club.

Scottie Scheffler deletes Venmo after gamblers ask him for cash. Posted: June 12, 2025 | Last updated: June 13, 2025. The golf superstar sounded off about betters ahead of the U.S. Open, saying he ...

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There is so much of substance to talk about when it comes to Scottie Scheffler in June 2025, most of it revolving around his excellent play. Fresh off his win at the PGA Championship, and another at ...

In the latest example of gamblers harassing athletes, U.S. Open favorite Scottie Scheffler has deleted Venmo because disgruntled bettors requested payments from him.

Don’t bother looking up the Venmo account for the No. 1-ranked golfer in the world. Scottie Scheffler deleted his. The favorite to win the U.S. Open addressed interactions with golf bettors ...

U.S. Open press conference, Scottie Scheffler explained the bizarre reason he had to get rid of Venmo: fans paying him. The post The strange reason Scottie Scheffler had to delete Venmo appeared first ...

PGA Tour star Scottie Scheffler is the favorite heading into the U.S. Open this weekend and he's taken extra precautions to shield himself from the sports bettors.