Scottie Scheffler Struggles with Duffed Chip, 3 Straight Bogeys at WM Phoenix Open

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In the first round of the 2026 Waste Management Phoenix Open, world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler struggled with a duffed putt on the 18th hole and followed it up with three straight bogeys, uncharacteristic for the dominant player who won two majors in 2025.

Why it matters

Scheffler's struggles are noteworthy given his recent dominance on the PGA Tour, winning 20 times and cementing his status as one of the best golfers of his generation. The Waste Management Phoenix Open is known for its raucous crowds, which may have played a factor in Scheffler's rare off day.

The details

Scheffler duffed a putt on the 18th hole, a rare mistake for the world No. 1. He followed that up with bogeys on the next two holes and a double bogey on the third hole, before finally getting a birdie to get back on track. This was Scheffler's worst round of golf since last June, a stunning result for the player who has been so dominant recently.

• Scheffler duffed a putt on the 18th hole in the first round.
• Scheffler followed the 18th hole with a bogey and double bogey on the next two holes.
• Scheffler finally got a birdie on the 3rd hole to get back in the groove.

What’s next

Scheffler will look to rebound in the remaining rounds of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, where he will try to get back on track after this rare off day.