Scheffler Stumbles: BMW Championship Round 1 Struggles

Scottie Scheffler encountered difficulties in the opening round of the BMW Championship, carding a 2-over 72. This performance followed his victory the previous week at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Scheffler's putter proved to be a significant challenge, with several key misses contributing to his score.

Early in his round, Scheffler bogeyed holes three, four, and five. He played from the rough frequently in the initial stages, reaching four over par through his first seven holes. Despite birdying the eighth, he continued to face an uphill battle.

Scheffler showed signs of recovery later in the round, with approaches that allowed him to attack hole locations and crucial par saves on the back nine. However, the overall effort required considerable work. He managed to hit only six fairways and 11 greens in regulation, indicating a need to improve his driving accuracy for the upcoming rounds.