When does winning too much become a problem? You know how sometimes success can bite you back? Well, Scottie Scheffler just found that out the hard way. We’ve all been there – riding high after a big win, feeling unstoppable. But here’s the thing about our world No. 1: he might have pushed it too far. The guy just won the CJ Cup Bryson Nelson, and then the PGA Championship, and instead of taking a breather, he’s out there chasing win number three in a row. Now, watching what happened at Colonial made us all wince a little.
Hours after being spotted wincing in pain at Colonial Country Club, Scottie Scheffler sat down for his Saturday press conference and dropped a bombshell. When asked about coming off the emotion of winning the Nelson and his third major, the world No. 1 made a stunning admission.
“Well, I would say mentally I am a bit tired,” Scheffler revealed. “I’m definitely taking a lighter schedule this week than I normally would at a tournament, but overall my game, it feels like it’s in a good spot. I felt like I was able to get some good rest to start this week.”
Wait, what? Is the guy who dominated Quail Hollow mentally exhausted? Scheffler continued his candid assessment: “I’m just out here battling. I had a good day today. The first two days definitely could have been a bit better, but we’ll see how things shake out during the course of the afternoon and see what I can do tomorrow.” This wasn’t the typical champion’s confidence we’re used to hearing. Instead, it was raw honesty about the toll of relentless success. The admission came after a concerning incident with fans worried about his physical condition.
During Friday’s second round at Colonial Country Club, Scheffler lined up his drive on the par-4 second hole – his 11th hole since he started from the 10th tee. Then it happened. He stretched too much on his downswing, immediately grabbing his back and leaning forward with evident discomfort.
Journalist Julio Valdera captured the moment on video. His tweet said it all: “Scottie Scheffler was seen wincing in pain after his tee shot on hole 2 of the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge.” Fans watching couldn’t help but notice. One observer stated, “He looked like he was in a lot of pain.”
Did Scottie Scheffler Just Hurt His Back After That Drive?!
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The back incident raised immediate concerns about Scheffler’s physical condition. He barely cut by one stroke after struggling through the remainder of Friday’s round with a 1-over 71. The world No. 1 found himself 10 strokes behind the leaders and in danger of missing his first cut since 2022.
The physical pain was just the visible symptom of a deeper issue – mental and physical fatigue from an absolutely brutal schedule.
Scottie Scheffler’s 2025 Schedule Raises U.S. Open Concerns
Let’s talk numbers here. Scottie Scheffler has competed in 11 of the last 24 days in May 2025. That’s nearly half the month grinding on golf courses across America. His recent wins came within three weeks of each other. The workload becomes even more staggering when you examine his 2025 performance.
He’s played 11 tournaments, won twice, and recorded eight top-10 finishes. The man hasn’t missed a single cut, extending his streak to 55 consecutive cuts made. His victories have been dominant, including a record-tying 31-under performance at the Nelson. Yet the calendar keeps ticking.
He has the Memorial Tournament (May 29-June 1) and the RBC Canadian Open (June 5-8) on his schedule. That’s two more competitive weeks before golf’s toughest test. The timing raises questions about whether his relentless pursuit of victories might cost him at Oakmont.
The U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club starts June 12-15. Scheffler enters as the betting favorite with odds as low as +320. A victory would deliver his fourth major and first U.S. Open title, putting him three-quarters of the way to a career Grand Slam.
Remember, this is the same player who missed the first two events of 2025 due to a hand injury from making Christmas ravioli. Since returning, he’s been unstoppable – perhaps too unstoppable for his good.
Scheffler showed his resilience by bouncing back with a 6-under 64 on Saturday after barely cutting. He moved up 42 spots on the leaderboard despite admitting to mental fatigue. The performance demonstrated his ability to compete under pressure and highlighted the toll his schedule is taking.
The question remains: when does winning become too much? For Scottie Scheffler, that answer might come sooner than expected, especially with the U.S. Open approaching in less than three weeks.
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