Scottie Scheffler May be Going Home amid Back Injury at Colonial
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World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler's form in recent weeks suggests that the only thing that can stop him from having a season similar to his last is injury. Alarm bells went off in the golf world on Friday about just that possibility.
Scheffler was seen wincing in pain after his tee shot on the second hole at Colonial Country Club during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge. It was hole No. 11 of the day for him, as he started on the 10th tee.
In the video shared on social media, the World No. 1 can be seen doing his footwork (the famous 'Scheffler Shuffle') in a much deeper way than usual when executing the shot while groaning. He then brings his hands to his waist and leans forward.
Scottie Scheffler was seen wincing in pain after his tee shot on hole 2 of the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge. 📽️@espn pic.twitter.com/a2D0xqyB3d — Julio Valdera (@julio_valdera) May 23, 2025
Despite this, the three-time major champion continued his round, although without his usual dominance. He finished with one birdie and one bogey over the last eight holes. Prior to this situation on the 2nd hole, Scheffler had carded one birdie and two bogeys.
Scottie Scheffler of the United States watches his putt on the tenth green during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 at Colonial Country Club on May 23, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas....
Scottie Scheffler of the United States watches his putt on the tenth green during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 at Colonial Country Club on May 23, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. MoreHis 1-over score for the round put him at 1-under through 36 holes and in serious danger of missing the cut for the first time since the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship. Currently, the cut line for the Charles Schwab Challenge is projected to be exactly 1-under.
But there are dozens of players still out on the course. So, there is a good chance that line may move before the end of the day.
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