Scottie Scheffler’s Frustration During The Memorial Tournament

Scottie Scheffler expressed clear frustration during the opening round of The Memorial Tournament on Thursday. Playing at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, his troubles started after teeing off on the No. 16 hole. Scheffler’s shot initially landed on the green, but then took a hard bounce, ending up in the water nearby.

Standing in disbelief, Scheffler voiced his frustrations to his caddie, Tedd Scott, saying, “I don’t know what to do,” and “I can’t hear a word you’re saying.” As he walked with Scott, he added, “I feel like that was a good shot. Now I’m in the water.”

A nearly two-minute video on X highlighted more of his frustrations during the challenging first-round performance. Scheffler remarked, “Absolutely flushed a seven iron, and we get the wind wrong, and now I’m in the water. I don’t think you understand how frustrating that is,” he told Scott, emphasizing his struggle to get the wind right despite making good shots.

Fans reacted to Scheffler’s unexpected shot that resulted in a double bogey, with some suggesting his attitude was becoming difficult to watch. Comments varied from calling him “a crybaby” when he’s not winning to noting his changes in demeanor.

Tedd Scott, showing professionalism, did not react to Scheffler’s remarks, understanding this as part of his duty to allow Scheffler room to vent during these emotional moments on the course.

Scheffler’s performance in 2026 has seen ups and downs. After winning The American Express in January, he has not won any other events. His best finishes have been second places, indicating he remains a serious competitor. He ended Thursday’s round 1-over par (73), tied for 33rd on the leaderboard, which still keeps him in contention for the event he won last year. J.J. Spaun, Wyndham Clark, Tommy Fleetwood, and Ryan Gerard shared the lead at the top.

The intense pressure to maintain dominance might have caught up with Scheffler. Thursday’s episode likely reflects a top golfer grappling with delivering another winning performance, echoing his earlier success at Pete Dye Stadium Course.