It’s rare to see World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler break character. Known for his steady demeanor and level-headed approach, the reigning Masters champion typically keeps emotions in check—even under pressure. But every now and then, even the best reach a boiling point.

Earlier this season at the Phoenix Open, Scheffler was cruising comfortably at 2-under through 14 holes of his third round. Then came the 15th—a misstep that unraveled more than just his scorecard. After a bogey, frustration took over, and the 28-year-old snapped, slamming his club against his golf bag in uncharacteristic fashion. Fast forward to the RBC Heritage, and a similar pattern has emerged. Scheffler opened strong, carding an impressive 64 in Round 1. But in the second round, momentum slipped away. As shots veered off course, so did the composure. Cameras captured a moment that said it all: a visibly agitated Scheffler swinging his club hard into the rough while walking down the fairway.

His visible frustration mirrored a season that hasn’t lived up to its billing—especially after a dominant 2024 that saw him win seven titles. Though still competing at an elite level, the victories have been elusive in 2025. And Scheffler knows it.

Following his round, Scheffler opened up during his press conference. When asked to sum up the day, he didn’t mince words. “I thought the golf course was tougher today,” he said. “I felt like the fairways I hit it in, the pins were hard to get to. And the fairways that I missed, it was kind of the gettable pins… it just felt like that at times out there.” He finished with a 70—three birdies, two bogeys—and expressed particular frustration with his misses off the tee. Still, he managed to save par on the more challenging 15th and 16th holes, avoiding any major scorecard damage.

The moment that drew the most attention, though, wasn’t on the leaderboard—it was the clip of Scheffler taking out his frustration on the course. Social media didn’t take long to react:

Despite the outburst, Scheffler struck a tone of resilience. “Just little stuff like that can turn your day the wrong way,” he admitted. “I fought pretty hard today and hung in there well to be four or five back on the weekend.” Well, away from the optimism of the golfer, his ongoing form has a different story to narrate for his weekend performance.

Scottie Scheffler’s ongoing form

Scheffler may be staying under par, but there’s no denying the uphill battle. His 2025 season has been filled with near misses and inconsistencies, a stark contrast to his red-hot run just a year ago. And while his mindset remains optimistic, the numbers tell a different story. Out of seven tournaments this year, Scheffler has posted under-par rounds on the weekend only twice. Still, his saving grace has been damage control—five of those weekend rounds ended at even-par, keeping him within striking distance without ever truly contending.

His most recent sub-par finish came at The PLAYERS Championship, where he posted a final-round 73—yet another example of strong positioning fading under Sunday pressure. So, where does that leave him heading into the weekend at RBC Heritage? He’s close, but not quite back. The question now is whether he can channel his frustration into fuel—or if the wait for a 2025 victory continues.

What do you think? Can Scheffler turn it around and defend his title? Or will the World No. 1 keep chasing form a little longer? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.