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Scheffler's Shocking Water Hazard Moment at Memorial
5 Jun
Summary
- Scottie Scheffler hit an uncharacteristic shot into water on hole 16.
- He expressed significant frustration with his performance and the outcome.
- Scheffler finished the hole with a double bogey but birdied the next.
Scottie Scheffler, seeking a third consecutive victory at the 2026 Memorial Tournament on June 4th, found himself tied for 33rd place after an opening round of 1-over par. Despite a history of strong final rounds, Scheffler appeared visibly displeased with his play, particularly after a shot on the 16th hole went into the water.
This uncharacteristic error led to significant frustration for the top-ranked golfer. He later told reporters, "It can be very frustrating sometimes when you feel like you're hitting good shots and then you're going to the drop zone." Scheffler finished the 16th hole with a double bogey, though he promptly birdied the 17th.
For context, Scheffler had strong opening rounds in previous years, finishing 2-under in 2025 and 5-under in 2024, both of which he went on to win. His current standing, however, indicates a tougher challenge this year.
