Houston Open: Watch Scottie Scheffler “misread” from 6 feet on 18 costs chance at playoff
In a thrilling finale at the Houston Open, Scottie Scheffler’s bid for a third consecutive victory was foiled by a misread putt on the 18th green, leaving him just short of a playoff opportunity. Scheffler, who had been on a remarkable run of form, found himself in contention once more but fell agonizingly short of…
In a thrilling finale at the Houston Open, Scottie Scheffler’s bid for a third consecutive victory was foiled by a misread putt on the 18th green, leaving him just short of a playoff opportunity.
Scottie Scheffler misses a 5’ 4” birdie putt on 18 to lose by 1 stroke.
He had not missed a putt inside 7 feet the entire weekend before that putt.
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Scheffler, who had been on a remarkable run of form, found himself in contention once more but fell agonizingly short of claiming the title. Stephan Jaeger emerged as the victor, displaying resilience with a steady 3-under 67 to secure his maiden PGA Tour win after 135 starts. The 34-year-old German held his nerve against the formidable World No. 1, becoming the first player to halt Scheffler’s momentum in his last three events.
Reflecting on his victory, Jaeger acknowledged Scheffler’s exceptional play, describing their battle over the past few days as exhilarating. He recognized Scheffler’s potential for greatness and focused on maintaining his own performance amidst the competition.
Jaeger’s consistent play, marked by nine consecutive pars on the back nine, proved decisive in fending off Scheffler and the rest of the chasing pack. Despite the absence of birdies down the stretch, Jaeger remained composed, navigating the challenging course and securing the win by a single stroke.
For Scheffler, the defining moment arrived on the 18th hole, where he faced a crucial birdie putt from just beyond five feet to extend the contest to a playoff. Despite showing improvement in his putting throughout the tournament, Scheffler’s putter betrayed him when it mattered most, leaving his putt below the hole and ending his title aspirations.
In the end, Jaeger’s steady performance and ability to withstand the pressure secured a well-deserved victory, while Scheffler was left to ponder what might have been as he narrowly missed out on another triumph.