Masters champion Scottie Scheffler's frustrations spiraled out of control at the BMW Championship on Friday, as he unleashed a string of expletives after a series of unfortunate shots. The reigning world No. 1 opened the second round with promise but faltered later on, even questioning the slope of the green after missing an easy putt.
Scottie Scheffler, the reigning Masters champion and world No. 1, experienced a relatable moment of golf-induced frustration at the BMW Championship on Friday. After opening the second round with a pair of birdies, Scheffler's game unraveled with a pair of bogeys on holes 4 and 9.
Scheffler's Frustrations Boil Over at BMW Championship
His frustrations reached a boiling point on the par-4 10th hole, a 553-yard challenge. Scheffler drove the ball an impressive 367 yards, but his next shot landed in the water. After taking a penalty, he appeared to miss the green entirely on his next shot, leaving him in disbelief.
"Is that not an upslope? Seriously," Scheffler asked his caddie. "Is that green not pitched like this?"
Scheffler's Frustrations Boil Over at BMW Championship
As the realization of his missed shot sank in, Scheffler couldn't contain his exasperation. "How is that possible," he exclaimed, before unleashing a string of expletives. "How? How! How is that possible? What the f---?"
Golfers worldwide can sympathize with Scheffler's frustration, knowing all too well the feeling of a shot that goes awry.
Scheffler's Frustrations Boil Over at BMW Championship
The frustration from the 10th hole seemed to linger for Scheffler throughout the day. He shot a 72, putting him 12 behind after the second round. The following day, his frustrations continued as he shot a 37 out of the front nine and was +3 through the 16th hole after four bogeys.
Despite his struggles, Scheffler remains a formidable competitor. He has proven his resilience time and time again on the course, and it's likely that he will bounce back from this setback.
However, the BMW Championship has presented a challenge for Scheffler, and it will take a strong performance on Sunday to contend for the title.
In the meantime, Scheffler's display of frustration serves as a reminder that even the best golfers in the world can experience moments of doubt and exasperation.
