Scottie Scheffler speaks after his final round at the PGA Championship and admits his problem all week
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Scottie Scheffler has commented on his performance at the PGA Championship after finishing outside the top 10 in a major for the first time since the 2024 US Open.
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Scheffler was the favourite heading into the second major of the year. Of course, he had finished second in each of his previous three starts leading into Aronimink.
And when the world number one was tied for the lead after the opening round, it appeared inevitable that the 29-year-old would go on to take charge of the tournament.
However, he was unable to keep his foot down. Scheffler posted successive rounds of 71 on Friday and Saturday. And when he made a bogey on his fifth hole on Sunday, it was clear that the Wanamaker Trophy would not be remaining in his possession.
Scottie Scheffler reacts to his performance at the PGA Championship
Scheffler seemed to struggle on the greens throughout the week. Meanwhile, he also appeared to make some uncharacteristic mistakes with his approach shots across the tournament.
Speaking to Sky Sports after his final round, Scheffler assessed his performance at the PGA Championship.
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images“I am pleased with how I battled. I battled really hard all week. I couldn’t get anything going on the greens this week. Today I hit a lot of greens but I wasn’t able to hole anything. That was the story of the week. I gave myself the opportunities but it doesn’t matter if you don’t make the putts,” he said.
Scheffler asked about the prospect of completing the Career Grand Slam
It was the US Open that felt particularly significant in Scheffler’s year. The final round at Shinnecock Hills will be played on his 30th birthday.
And of course, he is looking to complete the Career Grand Slam. But when asked about adding his name to one of the game’s most exclusive clubs next month, Scheffler insisted that his focus is elsewhere.
“I mean, I don’t really look that far ahead. I was never the guy who grew up from a young age saying I am going to win all the majors. I was just trying to continue to improve, I dreamed of playing golf on the PGA Tour. That was my dream always. I am fortunate to do it for a living and I am just going to do what has gotten me this far. I drive to continue to improve. I love to compete. That is what I focus on and compete the most,” he said.
“When I look at a week like this I think I have had a really good year on the greens and to have a disappointing week on the greens at a major championship is a tough pill to swallow.
“But I will go home and get some rest and get some practice in and get ready for the next week. That is the beauty of golf but the frustrating part as well. If I win this week then I have to prepare for next week, but sometimes after a loss it makes you even more excited.”
It is surprising that Scheffler has not been able to kick on since winning The American Express at the start of the season.
That was a statement of intent, particularly when you consider that the start of his 2025 campaign was disrupted due to injury.
And yet, he has never quite been able to find his best form in the months since.
It does feel as though a run of wins is just around the corner. However, Scheffler does not seem quite as invincible as he was last year.