Scottie Scheffler's Bumpy Start: World No. 1 Struggles at Phoenix Open
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Scottie Scheffler's bid for a third consecutive win at the Phoenix Open hit a snag on Thursday, as the world's No. 1 golfer stumbled to a 2-over 73 in the first round. The American Express winner started strong, sinking a birdie putt on the 10th hole, but his momentum was short-lived. A series of mishaps, including a double chip on the 18th and a three-putt on the first hole, left him 10 shots behind leader Chris Gotterup. Scheffler's inconsistency was a far cry from his usual form, which has seen him notch 33 consecutive rounds under par. The 25-year-old has not missed a cut in over three years, but his chances of extending that streak are now in jeopardy. The double bogey on the second hole, which followed a drive into the right fairway bunker, proved to be a turning point in Scheffler's round. He added a birdie on the 17th before things started to unravel, culminating in a 3-over 38 on his second nine. Scheffler will need a low round on Friday to avoid missing the cut for the first time since the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship. The PGA Tour's longest-active streak of cuts made stands at 65, and Scheffler is determined to add to that tally. The golfing world will be watching closely as the world's top player looks to regroup and get back on track.
