Scottie Scheffler Comforts 21-Year-Old Pro After a Costly Blunder at Procore Championship

It’s not every day that a 21-year-old rookie finds himself paired with the World No. 1 in a PGA Tour event. But for one player, the third round of the 2025 Procore Championship at Silverado Resort’s North Course offered just that — a front-row seat with Scottie Scheffler [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/scottie-scheffler/]. And for Scheffler, who’s no stranger to the pressure-packed weekends, it didn’t take long to recognize something special in the young pro walking alongside him. After the incredible 8-under round on Saturday, Scottie Scheffler was asked about his experience playing alongside Justin Hastings, a rookie on the PGA Tour. “Yeah. He looks like he’s got a lot of talent,” Scheffler began in his post-round press conference [https://tee-scripts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/25-0913-Scheffler.pdf]. “I think he handled the environment today pretty well. He didn’t have his best stuff on the front nine, but he did a really good job of posting a score today, which when you’re looking to get your professional career started, that’s always a good skill to have is be able to post good scores when you’re not playing your best, and he did a really good job of that today,” Scheffler added. Scottie Scheffler’s response carried more than just polite praise and offered heartfelt encouragement to a rookie finding his way in the big leagues. For Hastings, these words from Scheffler will no doubt resonate. He is just fresh off an incredible amateur career, and only weeks into his professional journey, he has already had the chance to play with one of the greatest players ever. Despite having a nerve-wracking experience of playing with Scheffler, [https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-scottie-scheffler-pairing-triggers-nerve-wracking-admission-from-pro-golfer-had-to-take-a-few-deep-breaths-justin-hastings/] which he described as “constantly having to take deep breaths and slow myself down,” Hastings did a good job with his performance. Though he didn’t bring his best on the front nine, he dug deep to shoot 1-under 71, leaving him tied for 12th at 8-under overall. He is now placed six shots behind Scheffler, who sits solo third at 14-under heading into Sunday. But Justin Hastings’s journey to this point has been incredible. While he’s still finding his footing among the pros, Hastings was one of the top amateurs before he turned pro in July. The Cayman Islands native was a standout collegiate player at San Diego State University and earned his spotlight when he won the Latin America Amateur Championship in January. But this week wasn’t his debut on the PGA Tour. Justin Hastings made his PGA Tour debut last year, when he was still an amateur, at the Puerto Rico Open. He shot 70 & 71 to miss the cut by a single stroke, and surprisingly experienced the same outcome even this year. Before missing the cut at the Puerto Rico Open this year, Hastings also took part in the Mexico Open in February, and finished a solid tied 13th, possibly the best amateur in the field. It’s performances like these, paired with his 13 amateur titles, that not only turned heads but also earned him coveted spots in multiple majors this year. JUSTIN HASTINGS’S PERFORMANCES PAVED THE WAY TO THE MAJORS Justin Hastings [https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-who-is-justin-hastings-exploring-amateur-mexico-open-stars-life-family-ethnicity-more-pga-tour/]‘s road to the biggest stages in golf wasn’t paved with privilege or pedigree, but through hard work. The 21-year-old earned his place at the 2025 Masters after his victory at the 2025 Latin America Amateur Championship, which also helped him secure starts at the U.S. Open and the Open. Hastings even called the Masters invite a dream come true — “I grew up a huge Masters nut.” And so much so that he even faked sick days to skip school just to watch Augusta’s opening round. “Every Thursday when the Masters was on, I’d be sick from school to watch the first day,” he added. Justin Hastings also became the first player from his country to ever tee it up at the U.S. Open, and became the only amateur to make the cut. He ultimately finished tied 55th, earning low amateur honors in just his second-ever major start, and on one of the toughest setups in U.S. Open history. This was his best finish in the majors this year, missing the cut in the other two, and soon after he played at Royal Portrush, Hastings decided to turn professional, an opportunity he earned via the PGA Tour University program. Now, a regular on the PGA Tour Americas, Hastings is no longer just a rising name — he’s a presence. From once being ranked 12th on the WAGR to now casually teeing it up alongside Scottie Scheffler, Hastings has shown he belongs in the same conversation as the game’s elite. His rapid rise hasn’t just been about results but rather about resilience, composure, and a quiet confidence that’s earning him the respect of golf’s biggest stars.

Scottie Scheffler Comforts 21-Year-Old Pro After a Costly Blunder at Procore Championship

Scottie Scheffler Comforts 21-Year-Old Pro After a Costly Blunder at Procore Championship

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