Scottie Scheffler Explains Astonishing Blunder After PGA Tour Loss

Scottie Scheffler threw away a PGA Tour win at the Travelers Championship on Monday.

He lost to Viktor Hovland in a playoff.

Scheffler and Hovland were tied after 72 holes at TPC River Highlands.

A weather delay on Sunday meant the playoff was bumped to Monday.

Both men found the fairway off the 18th tee and fired excellent approaches to the green.

Scheffler's approach was sensational, leaving him less than 3ft for a birdie.

But Scheffler slammed his putt through the break, and it caught only the left edge.

Hovland's victory was confirmed after he holed his birdie try from 6ft.

Scheffler believed he had the correct read, but failed to match it with the right pace.

He said: "I hit it on my line, I think it was just a little bit firm."

The result continued a frustrating season for the world's best player.

Scheffler has just one win in 2026, an underwhelming return by his high standards.

He struck the ball really nicely, which is a positive.

Scheffler is not one for panicking and will use the momentum going into the rest of the season.

It has been a grueling two weeks for Scheffler, who was in the hunt down the stretch at the U.S. Open.

He admits it has taken its toll, but feels he did some really nice things this week.

Scheffler finished 2nd at the Travelers Championship on Monday.

He will look to bounce back from the loss and improve his season record.

The 30-year-old is focused on the rest of the season.

He will use the experience to improve his game and come back stronger.

Scheffler's next tournament is unknown, but he will look to make a strong comeback.

He has the skills and the talent to win, and will be a contender in his next event.