Scheffler sparks fan reaction after angry tee box | Golf News

Scottie Scheffler slammed his driver on the tee in a second of frustration during his failed attempt at back-to-back trophies at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday.

Wyndham Clark secured victory at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, before he and Amanda Balionis shared an awkward second during the post-round interview. Scheffler wasn’t far off the tempo after capturing the event a 12 months in the past close to his hometown of Dallas.

Scheffler’s tee shot on the 487-yard par-4 thirteenth gap veered left, and the World No. 1 confirmed his displeasure as he tried to stay aggressive while Clark prolonged his lead during the ultimate spherical.

Scheffler was compelled to play his method from the dried grass exterior the left tough, and he dug his driver into the tee box as the ball sailed through the air.

As Clark recorded an eagle on the twelfth gap, Scheffler fell out of competition and followers flocked to social media to voice their reactions. “Scottie is COOKED,” one person posted online.

“People are asking ‘what’s wrong with Scottie?’NOTHING. He’s 25 under par. He’s behind two guys today who are a combined 56 under par,” another commented.

A 3rd observer also famous, “This is when I knew it was over for Scottie. Frustration started to show.” Following online criticism from followers, Scheffler acknowledged Clark’s distinctive weekend efficiency after his victory.

“Yesterday he putted really, really good,” Scheffler said on Sunday. “The only putt I can really remember him missing, he missed two putts on the last couple holes. Outside of that, he was holing everything yesterday. Sometimes you’ve just got to tip your cap and say good playing, and 60 was going to be pretty tough to beat today.

“Overall, I’m proud of this week for myself, but I want I may have gotten a few more pictures out of it. Overall, Wyndham performed great golf.” Scheffler finished in third place at TPC Craig Ranch.

“It was a good week,” said Scheffler. “Like I said, it is always enjoyable to play in my hometown. The crowd assist was great this week. Like I said, it was a lot of enjoyable.

“I wish I would have made a few more birdies, but overall it was a lot of fun.”