Scottie Scheffler absolutely loses it at $20m PGA Tour event: “How? HOW?!”

Scottie Scheffler Caught on Hot Mic Dropping F-Bomb During Frustrating Round at BMW Championship

In a moment of raw frustration, Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, was caught on a hot mic dropping a loud expletive during his round at the BMW Championship. The incident unfolded during a challenging day for Scheffler at Castle Pines Golf Club in Colorado, where he struggled to maintain his usual high standards.

Scheffler’s round was a rollercoaster, as he carded an even-par 72. His scorecard featured a mix of five birdies, three bogeys, and a costly double-bogey. It was a performance uncharacteristic of the two-time Masters champion, whose form in 2024 has generally been strong.

The frustration boiled over at the par-4 11th hole, where Scheffler encountered significant trouble. After his second shot found the water, he was forced to take a penalty drop. From 110 yards out, his approach shot landed on the green but rolled long into the rough. Despite landing on an upslope, the ball didn’t spin back towards the hole as expected.
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Visibly perplexed, Scheffler turned to his caddie, Ted Scott, and asked in disbelief, “Is that not an upslope? Seriously!” As he walked towards the green, still visibly agitated, Scheffler let out an emphatic, “What the f—! How is that possible? How? HOW?”

This outburst is a reminder of the fiery temperament Scheffler exhibited earlier in his career. When he first started working with Ted Scott, Scott reportedly made it clear that Scheffler needed to manage his anger if they were to succeed as a team. Since then, Scheffler has largely kept his emotions in check, but incidents like these suggest that the pressure is beginning to show.

This wasn’t an isolated incident either. Just a week earlier, Scheffler was caught on camera slamming his wedge into a bunker at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Such displays of frustration have led some golf fans to speculate about what might be behind the recent outbursts.

In light of these incidents, some fans jokingly suggested that Scheffler’s brief time in a jail cell before the PGA Championship has changed him. Others believe that his recent behavior might be influenced by the challenges of being a new parent, possibly including a lack of sleep.

While Scheffler’s raw emotions are understandable given the high stakes and intense pressure of professional golf, these recent outbursts mark a noticeable shift in his usually composed demeanor on the course. As he continues to compete at the highest level, it remains to be seen whether he can regain the calmness that has been a hallmark of his recent success.