As we come closer to the Masters, the speculation on the ongoing form of the World No. 1 has been the talk of the town. As in the past year, his performance before the Masters already had two victories, three top-5s, and two top-10s. However, in 2025, Scottie Scheffler did not get the ideal start. With all hopes for his 2025 performance after 7 victories in 2024. The palm injury seems to have affected the golfer. His best finish in 2025 until now came at the Genesis Invitational, where he was placed T3. In that too, his round scores weren’t adding much confidence. He recorded 70-67-76-66, which showcased a mix of performance. The decline in performance raised eyebrows with worry.

The golfer, with his three appearances in the past at the Houston Open, could only achieve two runner-up finishes (2022 and 2024) and a T28 position finish (2020). But this year, he is planning to change it. Scheffler, who is known for his strong mentality, did what most of the golf world was expecting. A comeback. With just two events in between for the Masters. His performance at the ongoing Houston Open has raised hopes for the fans. The American professional, after his bogey-free first round with three birdies, scored 67. Despite the great round, the doubt of his inconsistent round scores followed, considering his 2025 season form.

However, this time, Scottie Scheffler was in a different mood. Continuing the dominant form, he added 8 more birdies to match his low from 2022, which was 62. Not only this, but he also hit 17+ greens in regulation for the first time and gained 3 or more strokes, putting in the same ground. Sharing about the great achievement, PGA Tour Communications shared a post on X.

The post read, “Scheffler’s 62 is his lowest round on TOUR since closing with a 62 at the 2022 World Wide Technology Championship (finished T3).” Though the golfer has recorded many bogey-free rounds, take the example of his Masters 2024 first round. He carded 6 birdies in that round, resulting in a 66 score. But recording 62 was a feat that was not matched by the golfer for a long time. It took him 797 days to re-achieve that feat. Scheffler is currently on the solo lead with a stroke difference from Taylor Pendrith.

Despite the great finish in two rounds, Scheffler isn’t satisfied with his performance. Is that a hint that better rounds are coming?

Scottie Scheffler after recording 62 in the second round

The World No.1 rose against the speculation with his performance in the first two rounds at the Houston Open. But unlike the fans who are celebrating his brilliant achievement, Scheffler isn’t really happy with it. In the post-round interview, he was asked, “Have you felt a round like this maybe brewing?” Answering to which, the golfer shared how he was expecting better.

He said, “Today was a day where I felt like my ball-striking could have been a bit better, and I was able to hole some putts. I hit a lot of greens but I felt like my irons were just barely off, and I felt like I could have been hitting them a little bit closer to the hole, but overall kept it on the green, kept giving myself looks.” Even after having 11 birdies and an under-11 score in the first two rounds, the golfer is still looking at what could have been better. The quality of keeping the game at the forefront makes him the best.

Now, with him considering the flaws for the comeback, can we expect a better finish in the further rounds? What are your thoughts on it? Share with us in the comments below.