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Scottie Scheffler Struggles in Phoenix Open First Round
World No. 1 golfer shoots 2-over 73, faces potential missed cut
Feb. 5, 2026 at 6:39pm
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Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer, got off to a shaky start in the first round of the Phoenix Open on Thursday, shooting a 2-over 73. Scheffler, who had 33 straight rounds under par coming into the event, struggled with his chipping and putting, leading to several bogeys and a double bogey. The frustrating round left Scheffler 10 shots off the early lead and in danger of missing the cut for the first time in over three years.
Why it matters
Scheffler has been one of the hottest players on the PGA Tour, winning his last two starts. A missed cut at the Phoenix Open would be a surprising stumble for the world No. 1, who was the favorite to win this event for the third time in his career.
The details
Scheffler got off to a good start with a birdie on the 10th hole, but immediately gave that shot back with a bogey on the 11th. He sandwiched two birdies around a bogey on the 14th, but things started to unravel late in his round. Scheffler had a double chip on the 18th that led to a bogey, then added another bogey on the 1st hole with a three-putt. He then made a double bogey on the 2nd hole after a poor tee shot and approach shot. Despite a birdie on the 3rd, Scheffler closed with a bogey on the 8th hole, shooting a 3-over 38 on his second nine.
- Scheffler closed out his 2025 season with a win in Napa, California.
- Scheffler opened this season by winning The American Express in Palm Desert, California, for his 20th PGA Tour victory.
- Scheffler had 33 straight rounds under par coming into the Phoenix Open.
The players
Scottie Scheffler
The world's No. 1 ranked golfer, who was the favorite to win the Phoenix Open for the third time in his career.
Chris Gotterup
The early leader in the Phoenix Open after the first round.
What’s next
Scheffler will need to shoot a low round on Friday to avoid missing the cut and ending his streak of 65 consecutive made cuts on the PGA Tour.
The takeaway
Scottie Scheffler's shaky start at the Phoenix Open, where he was the favorite, highlights the challenges even the world's best golfers can face on any given week. Scheffler will need to quickly rebound if he hopes to continue his recent run of success on the PGA Tour.
