World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler looks ahead to the 2026 season
Scottie Scheffler seems to be behind the curve this season. But he wonders if that’s really the case.
Scottie Scheffler entered the 2026 Memorial Tournament aiming for his third straight championship. He finished his round on June 4 in a tie for 33rd place at 1 over, six strokes off the lead. It may seem like a big deficit, but Scheffler is known for giving it his all in the final round. He is definitely in contention for yet another title.
However, Scheffler didn’t seem too happy with his play. After bogeying the 14th, Scheffler missed the ball to the left of the green on the 16th. The ball unfortunately bounced and landed in the water, a rare sight for the world’s top-ranked golfer.
After the shot, Scheffler was noticeably distressed and complained to his caddy.
Scheffler’s back nine certainly wasn’t his best, finishing 3 over par on his final nine holes. But this shot really pushed Scheffler over the edge, leaving him unsure of himself and wondering how he could have misjudged his shot so badly.
“I had no idea it was underwater,” Scheffler said. “I don’t know what to do.”
What did Scheffler say after the round?
Scheffler was similarly confused and disappointed in himself after the round. “I don’t really know what to do other than make good shots, and it’s frustrating when it doesn’t work,” Scheffler told reporters, according to Yahoo Sports.
“It can be very frustrating when you feel like you’re hitting a good shot and it ends up in the drop zone.”
How did Scheffler clear the hole?
Scheffler finished the 16th hole with a double bogey. Luckily, he got back on track with a birdie on the 17th hole right after that.
For reference, Scheffler was 2 under after the first round in 2025 and 5 under after the first round in 2024, winning both tournaments.
