
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is known for his calm, unshakable demeanor on the golf course — but even the steadiest players can crack under pressure. Ahead of the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush, Scheffler addressed a surprising moment that had fans and fellow pros talking: an emotional outburst with his putter during last week’s tournament that left even him “perplexed.”
The usually composed Texan was seen visibly frustrated on the 15th green during the final round of the Genesis Scottish Open. After missing a fourth straight makable birdie putt, Scheffler uncharacteristically slammed his putter into his bag, shaking his head in disbelief. Cameras caught the rare show of emotion, sparking speculation about whether the world’s top-ranked player was battling deeper frustrations on the greens.
Speaking to the media during his Open Championship press conference, Scheffler didn’t dodge the question.
“Yeah, I lost it for a second,” he admitted. “It’s not something I’m proud of. I hold myself to a certain standard, and that wasn’t it. I wasn’t angry at anyone — just frustrated that I couldn’t figure out the speed or the feel all week. I felt like I was hitting great shots and just not capitalizing.”
Scheffler, who has been dominant from tee to green all season, has quietly struggled with his putting in recent events. While still finishing near the top of leaderboards, his putting stats have dipped noticeably — something he acknowledged he’s been working hard to fix.
“I’ve been in the lab a lot lately, trying different things,” Scheffler said. “Sometimes when you’re grinding and not getting results, it boils over. I think that’s what happened.”
What surprised fans and Scheffler himself was how uncharacteristic the reaction was.
“I’m usually pretty good at keeping that stuff in,” he added. “It honestly caught me off guard. I’m human. I care. And sometimes, when you care a lot and things aren’t going your way, emotions can come out.”
Despite the hiccup, Scheffler says he’s feeling more confident heading into The Open — and remains focused on the bigger picture.
“I’ve made some tweaks this week with the putter. I feel good,” he said. “But more importantly, I’ve reset mentally. I’m coming in fresh, and I’m ready to compete.”
As Scheffler prepares to chase his second major of the season, fans will be watching closely — not just for his performance, but to see whether the putting frustrations are truly behind him.
One thing is certain: even the calmest champions have their moments — and Scottie Scheffler is determined to turn his into fuel for greatness.
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