Scottie Scheffler suffers shocking collapse at Scottish Open

Scottie Scheffler suffered a stunning collapse at the Scottish Open, blowing a three-shot lead with just two holes to play on Sunday. The world No. 1, who had looked in control throughout the final round, bogeyed the 17th and 18th to finish tied for 10th at 12-under par.

What happened at the Scottish Open?

Scheffler entered the final day with a two-shot advantage and extended it to three with a birdie on the 16th. But his approach on the par-4 17th found the rough, and he failed to get up and down for par. At the 18th, his tee shot went right into the trees, forcing a layup. He then chunked his third shot short of the green, leading to another bogey.

Why it matters for Scottie Scheffler

This was Scheffler's first event since winning the Masters in April, and he was using the Scottish Open as preparation for next week's Open Championship at Royal Troon. The late implosion raises questions about his mental resilience heading into the season's final major.

What comes next for Scheffler?

The world's top-ranked golfer will now turn his attention to The Open, where he'll look to bounce back. His Ryder Cup captain, Zach Johnson, will be watching closely as he considers his team selections for the September event.

Scheffler's collapse was all the more surprising given his dominant form this season. He has already won four times on the PGA Tour in 2024, including his second Masters title. But golf's fickle nature was on full display at the Renaissance Club, where one bad swing can change everything.