Scottie Scheffler struggled during the opening round of the Charles Schwab Challenge, shooting a two-over 72 and making a triple bogey. This marked the second time in his last three rounds that he shot over par, breaking a streak of 41 consecutive rounds of par or better. Scheffler, who recently became a father, has had an eventful month that included being arrested before a tournament but still managing to perform well on the golf course.
Despite starting the round strong with two early birdies, Scheffler’s round took a turn with bogeys and a triple bogey on the 13th hole. His iron play, usually a strength, was off on Thursday, ranking 118th out of 132 players in strokes gained/approach to the green. Despite the disappointing round, Scheffler has shown resilience in the past, bouncing back from setbacks to finish strong in tournaments.
In addition to Scheffler, other notable scores from the first round of the tournament included Brian Harman with a 66, Tony Finau with a 66, Collin Morikawa with a 68, Jordan Spieth with a 71, and Max Homa with a 78. Homa struggled significantly during the round, making six bogeys and a double bogey. The tournament featured a mix of strong performances and struggles from top players.
Scheffler did not speak with the media after his round, leaving fans and analysts to speculate about his performance and mindset heading into the rest of the tournament. Despite the setbacks, Scheffler has shown in the past that he can bounce back from difficult rounds and put himself back into contention. His recent success as World No. 1 and strong showings in previous tournaments indicate that he has the skill and determination to overcome challenges.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Scheffler and how he responds to his opening round struggles. With a history of resilience and strong performances under pressure, he may use this setback as motivation to climb back up the leaderboard. The Charles Schwab Challenge promises to be an exciting event, with top players vying for the title and showcasing their skills on one of the premier courses on the PGA Tour.
