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2025 Golf Season Review: The Struggles of Eight PGA Tour Pros
Hey there, golf lovers! Now that the buzz of the Tour Championship has faded, it’s time to take a moment and reflect on the rollercoaster ride that was the 2025 golf season. We’ve seen some incredible highs, like Tommy Fleetwood finally breaking his long drought, but it’s also essential to chat about a few folks who found themselves on the struggle bus this year. Don’t worry! We’ll spotlight those who had a rough go at it, as they definitely need some love too.
You know how the game goes—it’s all relative. What might feel like a gigantic disappointment for a top-tier player could represent a personal best for someone else. The guys we’ll focus on today are names you probably recognize, yet they didn’t just miss the expectations set for them; they more or less fell flat on their faces in 2025. That said, they didn’t win a single tournament, let alone contend in any majors. Several of these fellas barely cracked the top 10 on any leaderboard, and trust me, if you were to ask them, they’d be the first to tell you how disappointing their season was.
Now, just to clarify, we’re sticking to PGA Tour players here. If you’re craving juicy gossip about some underwhelming LIV golfers who seem to have vanished into thin air, you can find that story over here. For each of the players on our list, I’ll be sharing their Data Golf ranking. These rankings provide a clear view of their performance throughout the years, covering all professional golf, including LIV events—so you get the full picture of where they stand in the wider scope of the sport.
8. Xander Schauffele
First up, we’ve got Xander Schauffele. Poor guy had injuries plague him throughout most of this season. He had an absolute stellar year in 2024, so no one’s throwing in the towel just yet. Still, expectations are sky-high for Schauffele—he kicked off the year as the second-best player in the world, after all!
But here’s the kicker: he ended the 2025 season ranked No. 8 in Data Golf, which is a significant drop and his worst finish since 2022. Shockingly, he didn’t snag a single top-five finish the entire year. It’s almost hard to wrap your head around. But hey, I’ve got faith he’ll bounce back in 2026—let’s hope his injuries are behind him!
7. Jordan Spieth
Next, let’s talk about the one and only Jordan Spieth. This year’s chart did show some signs of improvement from the depths he hit in 2024, climbing all the way from outside the top 100 to land at No. 30. Great news, right? Well, here’s the other side of the coin. Jordan is, well, just Jordan now—he’s a good player, but “star” might not be the best way to describe him anymore.
It’s been nearly four years since he last hoisted a trophy, and major contenders are starting to eye him suspiciously. He’s gone a whopping 11 majors without a top-10 finish, bringing in only four top-10s this season—two of which were in lesser events. For a player with his resume, going winless and not even being in the hunt during a major is not a good look. Reality check: Spieth isn’t the superstar he once was.
6. Will Zalatoris
Then there’s Will Zalatoris. Man, it’s a bummer to see how chronic back issues have turned the tide for this talented player—a name that was once buzzing at every major. He’s been struggling for a couple of years now, and in 2025, he dropped to a dismal No. 99 in Data Golf, failing to secure a single top-10 finish. It’s quite a steep decline from where he started the year.
It’s a bit of an incomplete scorecard because he underwent another back surgery this spring to fix two herniated discs, so he hasn’t been very active on the course. Since the PGA Championship, the only time we’ve seen him was when he made a cameo in Happy Gilmore 2. Let’s all hold our breaths and hope he gets back on his feet because we all know he can soar high when healthy.
5. Wyndham Clark
Now let’s shift gears to Wyndham Clark, who was riding high after winning the 2023 U.S. Open. Just about 15 months ago, he was nestled comfortably at No. 10 in the world rankings, but now he’s given way to a disappointing No. 49. His major victory seems almost like a flicker in the pan rather than a predictor of future greatness.
Clark did manage to make the 2023 Ryder Cup and 2024 Presidents Cup teams, but this year, he was nowhere near contention for the Ryder Cup. His T4 finish at the Open Championship stood out as a bright spot, but much of the spotlight was on his antics in the locker rooms rather than his performance on the leaderboard. It’s a strange fall from grace for the young star.
4. Sahith Theegala
Sahith Theegala? Well, this was a guy who had a promising 2024. He even snagged a spot on the U.S. Presidents Cup team! Unfortunately, 2025 was not in his favor. He dropped from No. 37 to No. 202 in Data Golf. Ouch! He only managed to land inside the top 20 in just two tournaments, and if that’s not a sign of struggle, I don’t know what is.
His rankings are in serious jeopardy unless he gets back to form soon. Sure, he’s one of the more popular players on Tour, but popularity doesn’t pay the bills—you have to perform. If he can’t right the ship quickly, he could find himself in a tough spot.
3. Collin Morikawa
At No. 3, we’ve got Collin Morikawa—who’s starting to have an eerily similar trajectory to Jordan Spieth’s career. Both started their professional journeys with a bang, only to settle down into what many are calling “very solid but unspectacular performances.” Morikawa hasn’t won since October 2023 and has dropped from No. 5 to No. 26 in Data Golf rankings. That’s far from ideal for a player of his caliber.
In his last 14 outings, he’s only claimed a single top-10 finish—just a T8 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Many fans are left wondering if his lack of distance off the tee is putting a cap on his potential. Although his iron play remains spot on, many of us were hoping for a bit more flash and flair from Morikawa.
2. Tony Finau
Tony Finau is up next, and boy, he’s someone I almost forgot about. After a fantastic run where he captured five victories between 2021 and 2023 and stood proudly among the top five in the world, he’s found himself slipping fast. By the time 2025 rolled around, he was barely hanging on as a top-20 player, currently sitting at a woeful No. 124.
In a shocking stat, he’s bagged just one top-10 finish in his last 26 starts. That’s jaw-dropping considering how polished his ball striking used to be. This season felt like a complete wash as he struggled with both accuracy and putting—two of the essential skills in a golfer’s toolkit.
1. Max Homa
Finally, let’s wrap this up with Max Homa. If you’ve been following him, you know he’s been going through a whirlwind of changes. He switched swing coaches last October, made the move from Titleist to COBRA in January, and even parted ways with his long-time caddie in April. After previously nabbing six wins between 2019 and 2023 and being a star player during the 2023 Ryder Cup, it seemed like Homa was ready to take over the tour.
But the past 15 months have been a rough patch. He started the 2024 season at No. 8 in Data Golf and has plummeted down to No. 149 since then. Yikes! Golf fans everywhere are crossing their fingers he finds his groove soon; the tour is a lot more exciting when he’s in the mix.
So, there you have it! Eight players who faced significant challenges during the 2025 season. Did I miss anyone? Sound off in the comments below, and let me know your thoughts on their performances this year. As golf enthusiasts, let’s hope these talented pros turn things around and get back to shredding those fairways next season!
Happy golfing!
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