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Scheffler's Near 59 Fuels Magic Number Drought
2 Jul
Summary
- Scottie Scheffler narrowly missed a 59 at the Travelers Championship.
- Jordan Spieth is playing the John Deere Classic instead of Scottish Open.
- Harris English's caddie faces visa issues for the British Open.
Scottie Scheffler's quest for a rare sub-60 round at the Travelers Championship fell just short, missing a 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole. This near-miss has continued golf's drought of a 'magic number' score in July, an anomaly considering multiple sub-60 rounds have occurred annually since 2012.
Jordan Spieth has altered his schedule, opting to play in the John Deere Classic instead of the Scottish Open. This decision is part of his preparation for the British Open at Royal Birkdale and aims to improve his FedEx Cup standing, where he currently sits around 50th.
Meanwhile, Harris English faces potential challenges for the British Open as his caddie, Eric Larson, is awaiting a decision on his visa. Larson, who previously served prison time for a drug offense, is hopeful his application will be approved.
The article also touches on differing player perspectives on pressure in major championships, referencing Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda. It notes that Collin Morikawa surpassed $50 million in career PGA Tour earnings.
