'I’m Really Close': Scottie Scheffler Looks For Answers

If there is any current athlete in the sport of golf who understands what it means to win, it is Scottie Scheffler. With 13 career PGA Tour wins, Scheffler has inked himself into the history books as easily one of the best to ever play. In this 2025 season through six events played, he has made every single cut with two top ten finishes. Yet, Scheffler has had a rough go around on the course as of late. In his last three events he ranks at 25th place, ninth place, and an eighth way tie for 20th place. The  play seen by the No. one golfer in the world, has been unfamiliar to many in comparison to past seasons. With reality proving that Scheffler can indeed have a rough patch, many are wondering what’s next up his sleeve. 

Shake Off The Rust, Scheffler 

After a 20th place finish at The Players Championship, fans including Scheffler were left in confusion. From taking home the first place finish in the 2024 season at this course, the odds were far from being on his side this time around. His best round came in round one with a 69, totaling in just one bogey with four birdies on the day. Then things just continued to take a turn for the worst and never turned back in the favor of Scheffler. His competitive edge eating at him throughout, something he expressed in his period with the media. 

“I’m a competitive guy, and I felt like I could have played a lot better this week,” Scheffler said. “Like I said, I’m really close. I maybe finished the week 4-under par. I felt like I played some better golf than that. Looking forward to fine-tuning things next week and then getting ready for Houston.”

With so many achievements in his PGA Tour career despite only being 28-years-old, his success is still on the rise with an anticipated appearance at the Texas Children’s Open. An event he has had much experience in, just coming up short in the 2024 season of play. 

Can He Secure First Season Win?

With the next appearance for Scheffler not scheduled until the Texas Children’s Open, we can expect dialed in focus after last season. Finishing in second place was a mishap by all means, but something he has had to deal with ever since. With a chance at redemption and first season win, the top ranked golfer in the world is coming for yet another repeat. 

Missing his opportunity in the most recent event, Scheffler has put himself in position time after time to continue his legacy. With a field to feature 144 of the top athletes in the world, things will continue to be difficult by all means. In comparison to a 2024 season where it felt as though Scheffler just dominated every event, this time around things are different. The competition seems to be stepping up to the bright lights Scheffler brings, and even outperforming him in recent events to date.

Being ranked No. one in the world is earned, and deserves the respect it comes with. Having familiarity with his next expected course will be a plus, after finishing runner-up to Stephan Jaeger.